Safety Base is an Australian-made temporary handrail post support for residential and commercial construction sites. This listing is for 1 Safety Base unit.

How does Safety Base work?

The support holds a timber handrail post and has slots for a toeboard. It forms part of a temporary edge protection assembly with timber posts, rails, toeboards and the specified fixings. The central post cavity accommodates a 90 mm x 90 mm post or two 90 mm x 45 mm timbers, subject to the installation instructions.

What testing documentation is available?

Melbourne Testing Services report MT-15/203, dated 22 April 2015, documents testing of a Safety Base temporary railing assembly against test loads specified in AS/NZS 4994.1:2009. The report describes the tested timber, spacing, substrates and fixings. Read the full report and installation instructions for the conditions of the tested assembly.

Download the full test report | Download installation instructions

Can Safety Base be reused?

Safety Base can be reused from site to site, subject to inspection and correct installation. Inspect the supports, timber and fixings regularly. Replace cracked components as directed in the installation instructions.

Which fixings should I use?

Fixings depend on the substrate and installation configuration. Refer to the full installation instructions and test report, including the specified washers, backing and substrate requirements, before installing.

How do I order larger quantities?

Safety Base is available online as single units and boxes of 6 or 12. For bulk order enquiries, call Paul on 0478 771 620 or email sales@safetybase.com.au.