Best Products to Combine with Guardrails

At Kite Group, we understand that effective safety systems are more than just individual components – they are integrated solutions designed to protect people and improve accessibility in demanding environments. While our handrail and guardrail systems form the backbone of safe access on industrial sites, rooftops, and platforms, their full potential is realised when combined with additional safety products that address specific use cases.

Here’s a look at the best products to combine with our handrail systems, offering a comprehensive safety package tailored to your environment.

Gates – Secure Controlled Access

Self-closing or hinged gates are essential in maintaining continuous edge protection. Whether you're securing access to ladders, walkways, or machinery, our gates ensure that safety is never compromised.

Applications:

• Ladder access points

• Restricted access zones

• Transitional areas, e.g. between public and employee zones

Inclusion benefits:

• Matches seamlessly with our handrail systems

• Powder-coated or galvanised finish options

• Spring-loaded for self-closing closing

• Full height or half height options available

• Adjustable width for maximum flexibility

  
  

Adding a gate eliminates the risk of open gaps and reinforces controlled access throughout your facility.

Mesh Infill Panels – Fall Protection and Object Containment

Why include wire mesh infill panels?

For areas where fall protection or debris containment is critical – such as elevated platforms or mezzanines – wire mesh panels are an ideal addition. These panels fit directly below our guardrails, forming a robust barrier against tools or materials falling from height.

Applications:

• Elevated walkways

• Catwalks

• Stairs

• Industrial platforms

• Workstations near drop-offs

Inclusion benefits:

• Modular and easy to attach to existing handrail systems

• High visibility with minimal wind resistance

• Prevents both personnel and objects from falling

• Can be used to replace midrail, saving on tube costs

Wire mesh infill panels extend the safety zone vertically, creating peace of mind for both operators and those below.

Kick Plates – Protection from Below

Why include kick plates?

Often overlooked, kick plates (or toe boards) are vital for sites where tools or materials might be dislodged near the edge. Installed at the base of a guardrail, they prevent items from slipping off platforms and posing risks to people or equipment below.

Applications:

• Rooftops

• Maintenance platforms

• Scaffold edges

• Mechanical rooms

Inclusion benefits:

• Pre-drilled options for quick installation

• Corrosion-resistant material choices

• Complements wire mesh for full-height protection

  
  

Kick plates provide an extra layer of passive protection, particularly in environments where a tool dropped from above could cause fatal injury.

Access Ladders – Safe Vertical Movement

Why include access ladders?

Vertical movement often requires transitioning between levels, making fixed access ladders a key part of any complete fall protection strategy. Pairing our ladders with integrated handrails and safety cages ensures secure entry and exit at height.

Applications:

• Roof access

• Industrial silos and tanks

• Multi-level platforms

• Plant equipment enclosures

  
  

Inclusion benefits:

• Designed to connect directly with handrail terminations

• Safety cages for ladder over 2.5m

• Anti-slip rungs

When used alongside our handrail systems, access ladders form a cohesive and safe route for workers navigating vertical and horizontal pathways.

Why Integration Matters

Each of these components – gates, mesh panels, kick plates, and ladders – serve a unique safety function. But when combined with Kite Group guardrail systems, they form a comprehensive fall protection solution that goes beyond compliance and directly supports operational safety, ease of maintenance, and modular scalability.

Whether you're outfitting a rooftop, factory floor, or industrial plant, our modular systems and compatible safety components offer unmatched versatility and performance.

Ready to Build a Safer Site?

Let us help you design the optimal safety solution for your project. Contact Kite Group today to learn how our full suite of handrail systems and accessories can be tailored to your site’s exact safety needs.

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