Assembly services cover the installation of protection systems added to a structure, permanently or temporarily, to limit fall risk at its source, together with the access methods those systems require. Collective protection comes first in this field: mesh systems close off openings and unprotected edges, while rope access makes work possible at points where a scaffold or platform cannot be erected.
What Falls Under This Heading?
Assembly work is carried out on many kinds of structure, from active construction sites to buildings already in use. The scope broadly consists of:
- Security Mesh Installation that arrests falls across horizontal areas and along facades,
- Mesh stretching in internal vertical openings such as shafts and stairwells,
- Rope Access Services carried out with rope and anchor arrangements,
- Exterior Glass Cleaning performed on rope at high-rise buildings.
The choice between mesh systems and rope access usually depends on how long the work lasts, what access the structure allows and how many people are on site at once; where protection has to stay in place, a fixed system such as a lifeline may suit better.
Assessment Before Installation
Every installation begins with a site-specific assessment. The load-bearing capacity of the element the anchor will be taken from, the geometry of the opening, work running below and around it, weather conditions and the evacuation scenario must all be addressed before work starts. Anchor points and connecting components should be chosen from products complying with the relevant standards, such as EN 795, and any change to the design during installation should be reassessed. Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331 and the Regulation on Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Work define these measures as the employer's responsibility.
What to Look For When Choosing a Service
The right assembly contractor is judged not by price but by whether the work can be documented. The installing team is expected to have completed Working at Height Training, the materials used should be traceable, and a handover and periodic inspection plan should be defined once installation is finished. No work at height should begin until a rescue plan is in place. Tell us the conditions on your site and we can assess together which method of protection fits.
