Fall Protection Systems for Green Roofs

Non-Penetrative Lifeline Solutions for Protecting Roof Integrity and Ecology

As a specialist provider of Fall Protection Services, we offer the Horizontal Unipost Lifeline for Green Roofs. This innovative system is designed to provide robust safety for maintenance workers without compromising the critical waterproofing, insulation, and ecological properties of the vegetated roof structure.¹

By using a non-penetrative, ballasted approach, we ensure that both the workers and the integrity of your green roof investment are fully protected.

Technical Advantages of Our Green Roof Systems

This Unipost solution is specifically engineered to function seamlessly within a green roof environment:

Non-Penetrative and Structural Integrity

This system requires no perforation of the roofing membrane. The Unipost on a fall arrest mat is secured by the substrate or gravel covering the mat, which ensures the lifeline’s stability (ballasted system). This preserves the roof’s isolating properties, ensuring the waterproofing, roof insulation, and roof structure remain intact.

Safety and Energy Absorption

The system is highly secure and approved for up to 2 users. It achieves its safety by absorbing energy by deformation in case of a fall, minimizing forces transferred to the roof structure. The anchor point itself is stainless steel for longevity and corrosion resistance.

Versatility and Usage

The Unipost for green roofs can be used on horizontal roofs up to a slope of 5 degrees. It is either used as a single anchor point for one or two persons (compliant with Type A) or as a support for the horizontal lifeline (compliant with Type C). The system is compatible with our highly reliable SecuRope EVO lifeline.

The M12 threaded bolt on the Unipost allows for the attachment of an anchor point or a Securope anchor, providing flexible access solutions.

Customisation

We offer the possibility of custom-made solutions with the Fallprotec’s engineering department to ensure the system perfectly integrates with any unique or complex green roof design. Installation is easy and straightforward.

Applications and Compliance

Key Applications

The Unipost for green roofs is essential for providing safe maintenance access to:

All types of sedum and intensive green roofs

Mechanical equipment and air handling units located on green roofs

Areas requiring compliance with both Type A (single anchor) and Type C (horizontal lifeline) standards

Roofs where preserving the thermal envelope is a priority

Regulatory Compliance

All our Green Roof Unipost systems are installed by certified technicians, ensuring adherence to the following standards: EN 795:2012 Type C (lifeline) & Type A (anchor point), and CEN/TS 16415:2013 (multi-user).