Enhancing Construction Site Safety with the CableSafe Adjustable Kick Plate

Published 30 Jan 2026

Enhancing Construction Site Safety with the CableSafe Adjustable Kick Plate

Construction site safety isn’t optional, it’s a legal and moral responsibility. With tools, materials and debris is constantly moving across elevated work zones, the risk of dropped objects poses a serious threat to workers below and to the overall success of any project. That’s why choosing effective safety solutions like the CableSafe Adjustable Kick Plate is essential for modern job sites.

Why Drop Prevention Matters on Construction Sites

Objects falling from heights are one of the most common causes of site injuries, equipment damage, and project delays. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, employers must provide protective measures such as toeboards to prevent falling tools and debris.

Dropped object prevention not only protects workers and assets it also helps companies stay compliant with safety standards. Traditional solutions often lack adaptability or durability and can be difficult to install or reuse across multiple projects.

Meet the CableSafe Adjustable Kick Plate

The CableSafe Adjustable Kick Plate is a smart safety solution designed specifically to address the vulnerabilities around platform edges and grated openings. Unlike fixed components, this kick plate offers flexibility and robustness which makes it ideal for a variety of elevated work environments.

Key Benefits:

• Adjustable & Flexible: The kick plate can be extended to suit different opening sizes, helping you reduce engineering delays and custom fabrication.

• Durable and Long-Lasting: Built from high-grade aluminium, it’s corrosion-resistant, recyclable, and ready for reuse across many projects.

• Easy Installation: With a simple installation kit including galvanised J-bolts, spring pins and nuts, workers can set it up without hot work permits.

• Standards-Compliant: Designed according to OSHA jump protection standards, this kick plate helps platforms meet safety thresholds for toeboard height and strength.

These features make the CableSafe Adjustable Kick Plate an ideal choice for contractors, site managers and safety professionals who are serious about dropped object protection.

Kick Plate Materials & Weatherability

• Strong aluminium frame (thickness 3mm – 012inch)
• Aluminium production is corrosion resistant, recyclable and is greener/environmentally friendly in comparison to plastic alternatives
• Silver coloured, but available in safety yellow for enhanced visibility of Adjustable Kick Plate barrier
• Excellent weather resistance and robustness
• Design in accordance with NEN-EN-ISO 14122
• OSHA approved design (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Kick Plate Features & Benefits

• Dropped Object Prevention
• Solid re-usable toeboard
• Lightweight and strong aluminium design
• Universal design for steel grated floors and walkway

Kick Plate Widespread Success

• Standard size universal design
• New design based on heavy industrial experience
• Used in many different applications
• Strong and simple in use

Where to Use Adjustable Kick Plates on Site

This solution excels around:

• Elevated platforms

• Scaffolding openings

• Grated walkways and service decks

• Temporary work areas that have irregular or changing dimensions

For permanent or temporary site edge protection, the adjustable kick plate easily integrates with other safety products.

CableSafe Adjustable Kick Plate Installation

The CableSafe Toeboard product is very simple to install and can be easily removed by hand to provide flexible and reusable installation. Available in a universal standard size, the product is design to protect any size opening, simply by increasing the number of Adjustable Kick Plate units to suit the desired size gap/opening. The Adjustable Kick Plates will reduce turnaround time for engineering and design, as well as installation time constructing the grated floors and railings.

• Installed with clamps on grated steel floors
• Supplied with galvanised J-Bolt, spring pin and nuts
• No necessity for welding or hot work
• Not hot work permit or scaffolding required
• Fast and easy to install by hand (no tools required)

Complementary Safety Products to Consider

To build a robust site safety system, combine the adjustable kick plate with these CableSafe solutions:

• Toe Boards – Ideal for preventing tools and debris from rolling off edges.

• Safety Net Roll or Walkway Mats – Adds an extra layer of protection beneath elevated areas.

• Cable Guards – Ensure safe access and border protection around risky zones.

Electrical Safety Equipment | CableSafe

Thorne & Derrick stock and supply the complete range of CableSafe Electrical Safety Equipment, including Dropped Object Prevention, such as the Walkway Mat, Guard Net & Safety Nets. CableSafe safety solutions are essential to ensure LV MV HV cable safety and a generally safe working environment in sectors such as, construction, renewable energy, data centres, rail, oil & gas and petrochemical industries.