Ensuring safety on rooftops is paramount, especially when it comes to preventing falls through skylights and rooflights. Planet Platforms, a leader in innovative fall protection systems, offers a cost-effective range of skylight protection systems specifically designed to mitigate these potential fall hazards. Among their flagship offerings, the Kee Cover® stands out as a robust, component-based system for safeguarding personnel working at height.
Skylights and rooflights, while excellent for allowing natural light into a building, can pose serious safety risks if left unprotected. Many skylight designs, particularly older or domed skylights, sit on fragile roof surfaces and are not built to support the weight of a person. Without appropriate rooflight protection, they become a significant hazard.
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), approximately seven individuals are killed each year due to falls through fragile roofs or rooflights, with many others suffering life-altering injuries. These alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for reliable skylight fall protection systems that comply with UK safety regulations.
Planet Platforms has long been committed to protecting workers with tailored fall arrest systems and access solutions for various roof types. Their range of systems—including the Kee Cover®—demonstrates their practical understanding of fall protection on diverse roof surfaces. Each solution is engineered to not only comply with safety regulations but also integrate smoothly with building design, offering peace of mind without compromising on function.
The Kee Cover® skylight protection system is specifically designed to shield fragile roof surfaces while still allowing natural light into the structure below. It provides reliable fall protection without reducing a skylight’s effectiveness.
Whether you're working with flat, trapezoidal, or standing seam roof profiles, the Kee Cover® provides a tailored solution. It’s a trusted choice for those looking to protect workers while retaining the benefits of natural daylighting.
Available in both standard and raised models, Kee Cover® offers adaptability across a range of skylight styles and different shaped roof lights:
The system features robust hot dip galvanised metal frames and mesh panels that maintain high visibility and durability. It’s a practical and secure fall arrest solution that helps reduce the risk of accidents on fragile surfaces.
Safety is not optional, it's a necessity. Kee Cover® complies with the most stringent UK and European fall protection standards, including:
This means the system has been thoroughly tested to support personnel working at height, offering reliable protection in line with current safety legislation.
The Kee Cover® is supplied as a component based system, simplifying transport, assembly, and installation. Using Kee Klamp® fittings and secure tek screws, the components can be easily bolted together and affixed directly over skylights. Standard mesh panels measure 2 metres in length by 1 metre in width, with metre extension panels available for larger skylights.
This modular approach helps reduce both installation time and cost—perfect for projects where flexibility and speed are key.
Whether your site has standard rooflights or domed skylights, Kee Cover® offers protection covers that adapt to a variety of needs. With colour-coated frame options to enhance visibility and a flexible structure that accommodates larger skylights, this is a truly versatile system.
Extension panels also make it easy to protect rooflights of any dimension, helping you build a tailored fall arrest setup that fits seamlessly with your existing roof structure..
Thanks to its hot dip galvanised steel frame and corrosion-resistant mesh panels, Kee Cover® delivers long-term performance even in harsh weather conditions. It remains structurally sound and safe over time, offering protection with minimal maintenance.
By choosing Planet Platforms and Kee Cover®, you’re investing in a durable, compliant, and efficient system designed to keep your workers safe while preserving the natural lighting benefits of your building.
Skylights pose serious risks on fragile roofs—but with Kee Cover®, you can protect your team without sacrificing natural light. This durable, cost-effective system is easy to install, fully compliant with safety standards like the ACR Red Book, and adaptable to different shaped roof lights and roof surfaces.
Ready to reduce risk and boost rooftop safety?
Contact Planet Platforms today to find the right skylight protection system for your site.
