feature article - tomorrow’s health and safety

For too long, window and glazing installers have faced a dangerous dilemma when working at height – pay the price for scaffolding or take risks to get the job done. Stronghold® changes all that.

Born from first-hand experience of unsafe practices in the glazing trade, Stronghold was developed by founder Daniel Cheddie to eliminate the impossible choice between safety and affordability. The result is a revolutionary, self-contained internal safety anchor system that’s redefining how professionals work at height, not just in fenestration, but across construction, facilities management, lift engineering, and the emergency services.

Stronghold® combines innovation, practicality, and compliance in one lightweight, mobile system that sets up in under ten minutes, tool-free, fix-free, and entirely damage-free.

Fully conforming to BS EN795 B:2012 and CEN TS 16415:2013, it creates an instant high-visibility barrier around open spaces such as windows or lift shafts, providing secure anchor points for up to three harnessed operatives and their tools. By allowing work to take place safely from inside the building, Stronghold eliminates external scaffolding requirements, preventing falls, reducing costs, and streamlining installation times.

Its versatility is matched only by its impact. Stronghold’s reusable, compact design makes it easy to transport, store, and redeploy, supporting sustainable safety practices while protecting workers and the public alike.

Unlike scaffolding, it can’t be climbed by intruders, reducing on-site security risks, and by anchoring tools and components as well as people, it helps prevent dropped-object incidents too.

Stronghold isn’t just a product. It’s a commitment to raising the bar for safe working at height. Engineered by industry professionals for real-world conditions, Stronghold® empowers businesses to work smarter, faster, and, above all, safer.

Every person working at height deserves a secure, strong hold.

COMPANY PROFILE

Stronghold® was conceived and engineered by Glazesafe founder and CEO Daniel Cheddie, designer of the award-winning Sashmate® system. Daniel’s background as a window repair specialist and 24 years as a firefighter has given him a unique insight and allowed him to pioneer safe, practical solutions that set new industry standards.