Roof Skylight Protection
Skylights are one of the most common causes of fatal falls during roof work, and almost every one is preventable. We stop the risk at source.
- BS EN 1873:2014+A1:2016 & ACR[M]001:2019
- No roof penetration
- Lets natural light through
Stop falls through fragile rooflights
Roof skylight protection is any system that stops a person or object falling through a fragile skylight or rooflight. Some systems are collective, protecting everyone on the roof with no equipment needed; others are personal, used with a harness and anchor.
We supply and install Kee Cover and Kee Dome systems, removing the risk at source and keeping your roof compliant with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
- Industrial buildings with maintenance access
- Warehouses, factories and distribution centres
- Commercial roofs with plant, ductwork or solar
- Schools, hospitals and public buildings
Rooflights often look safer than they are
Many skylights look solid, especially when dirty or weathered, but they are classed as fragile in law and can give way without warning.
- Glass, GRP or plastic panels that were never designed to take weight
- UV and weather degradation that often can't be seen from above
- Poor visibility where a skylight blends into the roof
- A false sense of security among people who assume the roof is safe
Types of skylight protection
Kee Cover rooflight covers
A mesh panel on a galvanised steel frame that clamps over the rooflight with no penetration, so light still gets through. Tested to BS EN 1873:2014+A1:2016 (1,200 J impact) and the ACR Red Book, ACR[M]001:2019. Best for standing seam and trapezoidal roofs.
Kee Dome skylight railing
A freestanding modular guardrail built from Kee Klamp fittings that surrounds the skylight, with no roof penetration. Complies with BS EN ISO 14122-3:2016. Best for flat membrane roofs of 3° or less.
Temporary protection
For short jobs such as repairs, resealing or solar installs, CoverLite gives quick, reusable cover. See temporary skylight protection.
Compliance, prevention and peace of mind
Legal compliance
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require employers to prevent falls through fragile surfaces.
Accident prevention
Simple measures like Kee Cover or Kee Dome prevent fatal falls.
Reduced liability
Proper protection helps avoid prosecution and insurance complications.
Skylight protection installations
Kee Cover and Kee Dome systems on industrial and commercial roofs across the UK.
Skylight protection isn't optional
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require employers to prevent or minimise the risk of falls through fragile surfaces, and skylights are treated as fragile in law whatever they look like.
Kee Cover is tested to BS EN 1873:2014+A1:2016 and the ACR Red Book (ACR[M]001:2019); Kee Dome complies with BS EN ISO 14122-3:2016. All skylight protection should be inspected by a competent person at least annually, and again after roof work, alterations or severe weather.
Protected rooflights, from survey to certificate
Specialists in height safety and roof access since 1991, we tailor every system to your roof, rooflights and budget.
Survey
We identify every fragile rooflight and assess the risk.
Specify
Kee Cover or Kee Dome chosen to suit your roof type and rooflight sizes.
Install
Professional installation to BS and EN standards.
Certify & inspect
Compliance documents plus planned inspections for the long term.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about roof skylight protection. Can't see yours? Our team is happy to help.
What must skylights on a roof be protected by?
A suitable control measure under the Work at Height Regulations 2005: either collective protection, such as a Kee Cover rooflight cover or Kee Dome railing, or a personal fall protection system used with a harness and anchor.
What is the difference between Kee Cover and Kee Dome?
Kee Cover is a mesh panel that clamps directly over the rooflight, so it suits standing seam and metal profile roofs. Kee Dome is a freestanding guardrail around the skylight and suits flat membrane roofs with a shallow pitch.
Can you walk on a Kee Cover?
No. Kee Cover stops a fall through the rooflight but isn't a walking surface. Where routine access is needed it is paired with a guarded walkway such as Kee Walk.
Does skylight protection block natural light?
No. Kee Cover uses an open mesh and Kee Dome is an open railing, so light still reaches the building below.
How often does skylight protection need inspecting?
At least annually by a competent person, and again after roof work, alterations or severe weather.
Is skylight protection a legal requirement?
Yes. Employers must prevent or minimise the risk of falls through fragile surfaces, and skylights are classed as fragile however solid they look.
Often specified together
Temporary Skylight Protection
Lightweight, reusable GRP rooflight covers for repairs, resealing, inspections and solar installs.
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Fragile Roof Access
Lightweight walkways and platforms that spread load safely across fragile roof surfaces.
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Roof Edge Protection
Freestanding, non-penetrating guardrail that protects everyone at the roof edge, with no harness needed.
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