Garage pit covers

Securing your workshop pit?

Much more than a simple recommendation!

In his role as Occupational risk prevention, INRS, through its recommendations R468 and R469, strongly recommends the installation of a manhole protection device for prevent any risk of falling from a height.

This regulation regarding workshop pits naturally applies to the construction of a new garage pit, but also to the bringing all existing maintenance pits into compliance.

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that this is much more than a mere recommendation because, In the event of an accident, the absence of an effective and compliant safety device can lead to very serious legal and financial consequences. for you and your company.

All garage pits must have a reliable and efficient locking system.

French specialist manufacturer, Xpertive® designs and installs pit covering solutions for all needs since 2014. We secure an average of one hundred pits per year. Whether your pit is under construction or being renovated, we offer Bespoke systems to ensure the safety, compliance and efficiency of your maintenance workshops. Our covers meet the strictest requirements in terms of Fall protection and compliance.

How to secure your garage pit and what protection system to choose?

When choosing a pit cover, several criteria need to be considered: the desired level of protection (anti-fall, pedestrian, drive-over), the workshop's activity, the frequency of use, and the budget. Soft or rigid pit cover? Pit cover netting, PVC tarpaulin, or aluminium slats? Manual or motorised system? Fixed or retractable guardrail? A steel pit cover, timber joists, or perhaps grating? You have at your disposal Multiple solutions for protecting and closing your garage pit, and thus avoid all risks of falls and other workplace accidents in your workshop…

At Xpertive, our experts will guide you to help you find the ideal solution: the pit protection that will be most suited to your needs and budget.

Our solutions for covering garage pits

We offer a comprehensive range of pit covers to suit all requirements:

• Ultra-strong aluminium motorised curtains
• Manual PVC tarpaulin shutters
• Grilles and platforms for secure access
• Back protection inserts

Our systems are designed to ensuring the protection of users of your workshop, prevent and combat the risks of falls into pits and facilitate daily use and setup.

The standards to adhere to for your pit cover

Our pit covers comply with current standards and regulations

• Recommendations R468 and R469 from CARSAT and INRS, aiming to prevent occupational risks in maintenance workshops.
• Directive 2006/42/EC, applicable to motorised covers to ensure their safe use.
• QHSE and HSE Procedures, reducing the risk of falls, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and improving working conditions.
• Our solutions have been validated by APAVE, ensuring an optimal level of security and compliance.

Design, manufacture and installation of your pit covers

Opt for Xpertive, that's choosing:

• A French manufacturer with a production workshop in Neuville-sur-Saône.
• A single point of contact who accompanies you from design to installation.
• A bespoke manufacture to meet the specific needs of each client.
• Skilled technicians for the installation and maintenance of your roofing.
• A high-performing and responsive after-sales service, with parts available in stock in France and support by phone, video call, or on-site.

Xpertive ensures a reliable, durable and compliant solution for securing your workshop pit. Contact us to learn more about our pit covers and receive personalised support.

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