Trench Covers, also known as footway boards, give pedestrians a safe, level walkway over small trenches, pits and uneven ground on footpaths, construction sites, events and fairgrounds. They are made from HDPE with steel reinforcement underneath, have a low-profile non-slip traction pattern on top and anti-skid elements on both sides, and hold from 350 kg up to 700 kg.
| Size | Weight | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 × 800 × 30 mm | 14 kg | 45189 |
| 1600 × 1200 × 30 mm | 25 kg | 45196 |
$195 – $335Price range: $195 through $335
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A trench cover, also called a footway board, is a flat, low-profile board laid over small trenches, pits, cables or uneven ground to give pedestrians a safe, level walkway on footpaths, construction sites and events.
Ground Nurse trench covers hold a minimum of 350 kg and up to 700 kg. They are designed for pedestrian use, not vehicles. For vehicle traffic over trenches, see our Road Plates and Road Bridges.
Two sizes: 1200 × 800 × 30 mm (14 kg, code 45189) and 1600 × 1200 × 30 mm (25 kg, code 45196).
No. Each cover has a non-slip traction pattern on top and anti-skid elements on both sides to stop it moving, plus low-profile edges to reduce trip hazards. An optional rubber outline is available for extra safety.
A trench cover sits flat over narrow openings and uneven ground as a low-profile walkway. A trench bridge spans wider open trenches, has safety gates on each side and supports up to 1 tonne per platform.
Yes. Ground Nurse delivers Australia-wide, with pickup from our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses.
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