Trench Covers & Road Plates

Pedestrian Hole Covers, Trench Plates & Road Plates for Safe Access

Pedestrian hole covers, trench plates, and steel road plates play a critical role in maintaining safe, temporary access across active worksites. These products are essential for preventing accidents and ensuring uninterrupted movement during construction, maintenance, and emergency operations. By covering open trenches or unstable ground, they provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for protecting workers, pedestrians, and vehicles.

Pedestrian Hole Covers and Trench Covers

Trench covers are also referred to as “pedestrian hole covers”, are designed to prevent falls and injuries by safely bridging open trenches. They are typically made from strong materials such as galvanised steel, plastic, or composite fibre, allowing them to handle a range of load requirements. Trench covers are ideal for pedestrian zones and light traffic areas and are frequently used during utility repairs, civil works, and short-term construction projects. These covers often feature non-slip surfaces, integrated handles or lifting points, and are available in a variety of sizes to match specific site requirements.

Key Features of Trench Covers

• Durability: Constructed from strong materials to withstand heavy loads and harsh weather conditions.
• Safety: Protects workers and pedestrians from falling into open trenches.
• Versatility: Available in various sizes and shapes to fit different trench dimensions.
• Easy Installation and Removal: Designed for quick and efficient deployment and removal.
• Customisable Options: You can customise some trench covers with features like locking mechanisms or reflective markings for added safety.

Road Plates

Steel road plates are designed for more demanding environments where heavy vehicles need to cross excavations or damaged ground. Manufactured from heavy-duty steel, they are suitable for high-traffic areas and can bear the weight of HGVs and construction machinery. Road plates come in a variety of sizes and thicknesses, with options including both standard and anti-skid finishes.

Anti-skid steel road plates are recommended for areas exposed to wet or icy conditions, as their textured surfaces provide superior traction and reduce the risk of slipping. Most road plates also include fork pockets or lifting eyes to support safe and efficient handling on-site.

Key Features of Road Plates

• Durability: Constructed from strong materials to withstand heavy loads and traffic.
• Versatility: You can use steel plates to bridge gaps, provide a stable surface, or facilitate vehicle movement.
• Portability: Lightweight and easy to transport for quick deployment and removal.
• Customisable Sizes: Available in various sizes to meet specific requirements.
• Anti-Skid Options: Some road plates have anti-skid surfaces to improve traction and safety.

Applications for Pedestrian Hole Covers and Road Plates

These products are used across a wide range of applications, including:

• Construction sites: to create temporary access routes across trenches and excavations.
• Utility maintenance: to provide safe access during repairs or upgrades to water, gas, or electrical networks.
• Highway works: to keep roads open while maintenance or resurfacing is underway.
• Emergency response: to create safe, fast access to affected areas.
• Event venues and public areas: to provide temporary walkways or vehicle routes across soft or uneven ground.
• Loading docks and car parks: to improve surface stability during vehicle movement.

We offer a comprehensive range of trench covers and road plates to suit a variety of site needs. All products are available for purchase or hire, with next-day delivery available across the UK. Whether you need a single pedestrian cover or bulk quantities of anti-skid road plates, we can support both small and large orders.

To complete your site setup, we also supply a full range of complementary products, including barriers, road cones, and ground protection mats.

Contact Us

If you're unsure which road plate or trench cover is best for your project, please get in touch with our expert team. You can call us on 01283 512 111, email sales@firstfence.co.uk, or use our online live chat for immediate assistance