Temporary Covers

Safe and Secure Covering for Open Pits on Construction Sites

Description

SVC Temporary Covers are a convenient and essential OHS product for any civil construction project. They are designed to solve the critical problem of concealing open pits, manholes, and trenches during construction, protecting workers and any passers-by from potential falling or tripping hazards.

Used extensively in new subdivision construction and road reinstatement works, these covers prevent personnel, equipment, and debris from dropping into open excavations before the final surface levels are completed. Robustly built in a high-visibility colour, Temporary Covers are an optimal non-permanent safety implement to cover exposed openings, offering many more benefits than unsafe alternatives such as flat timber boards (which are commonly used on many construction sites).

SVC’s Temporary Covers feature a tapered edge design that reduces tripping, combined with a raised surface pattern that provides slip resistance. Their light weight allows them to be easily transported between site and storage yards where they can be reused on new projects, making them a cost-effective and indispensable component of any site safety plan.

Features & Benefits

  • Convenient, easy-install solution for site security and pedestrian protection
  • High-visibility bright yellow colour is instantly noticeable, alerting pedestrians of a ground hazard
  • Robust unit that withstands up to 800kg loading
  • Tapered edges and raised surface pattern prevent pedestrians from tripping or slipping

Material Specifications

  • Constructed from a lightweight polymeric composite material
  • Unit weight of 22kg

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Operating since 1948, SVC Products is a well-respected local manufacturer and supplier of high quality products to the civil construction industry. Contact our friendly team to discuss your next project.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you stop Temporary Covers from moving or being blown away?

SVC's Temporary Covers include holes at all four corners which allows them to be bolted down, preventing movement. They may also be weighted down with soil or sandbags to prevent accidental dislodgement.

Are Temporary Covers load-rated for vehicles?

No, SVC's temporary covers are rated for pedestrian traffic only with a maximum load capacity of 800kg. If there is a risk of vehicles driving over the cover, a heavy-duty steel plate or appropriately load-rated cover must be used instead.

What is the main purpose of a temporary cover?

Temporary Covers are used during construction to provide a safe, solid cover over open pits or trenches before the permanent access cover or grate is installed. This is a critical OHS requirement to ensure worker and public safety can be upheld at all times.

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