Slips and trips are the single most common cause of minor injury in UK workplaces, according to the HSE. With shorter days and wetter ground, winter only raises the risk. The good news is that much of it can be designed out with the right non-mechanical kit, put in place before the weather turns.
Walkways and Access Routes That Stay Usable in Wet Weather
Your team needs a firm, clearly defined route from the site entrance to welfare units and work areas, whatever the weather. Ground protection mats laid along key routes give a stable surface that won’t churn into mud, keeping footing secure for the full length of your hire.
Keeping Pedestrians and Plant Apart When Visibility Drops
Darker mornings and early sunsets make it harder for operators to spot people on foot. GAP’s barriers and fencing let you create clear separation between pedestrian routes and plant movements, so everyone knows exactly where they should and shouldn’t be. Pair them with GAP tower lights for well-lit crossing points and access areas.
Ground Protection That Stops Sites Turning to Mud
Heavy rain and constant plant traffic can turn a site into a swamp in a matter of days. Bogmats and steel road plates spread the load, protect the ground beneath and give vehicles a stable surface to work on. As a major UK stockist of steel road plates, GAP can help you cover large areas quickly.
Barriers and Fencing for Temporary Winter Layouts
Winter work often means changing your site layout at short notice, from closing off waterlogged areas to rerouting access. GAP delivers barriers and fencing UK-wide using specialist vehicles, with HIAB at all our depots to place large loads without a forklift. Our team can assemble and dismantle fencing for you, and mobile welders can carry out repairs on site to keep your perimeter secure.
Why Choose GAP This Winter?
With non-mechanical solutions available alongside welfare units, tower lights, heaters and power, GAP gives you one supplier for everything your site needs to stay safe through the colder months. Our nationwide depot network means the right kit is never far away.
Don’t wait for the first slip. Speak to your local GAP team today and keep your site safe, accessible and moving this winter.
