Abstract: A temporary barrier is described which comprises a barrier panel (12) supported upon feet (14), wherein the barrier panel (12) comprises a plurality of barrier panel components (16, 18), the barrier panel components (16, 18) being arranged side-by-side and being secured to one another using an upper elongate reinforcing member (20), the panel components (16, 18) being of plastics material form.

Abstract: A temporary barrier 30 comprises a barrier panel 11 manufactured from a moulded plastics material and an end-to-end connector arrangement 34a, 34b, wherein the barrier panel 11 is moulded with at least one mounting location 33a for locating a connector element 34a of the end-to-end connector arrangement, allowing the connector element 34a to be affixed at the mounting location 33a, to extend from the barrier panel 11 to be able to connect in end-to-end fashion to an adjacent temporary barrier to be provided.

Abstract: A cover comprises main section 12 provided with link means to allow linking of the cover to an adjacent cover, wherein the main section 12 is shaped to include opposing side walls 18 and defines a reinforced plastics material central region 22 in which elongate reinforcement members 26 are provided extending within the side walls 18, and end regions 24 located to opposite ends of and integrally formed with the central region 22, the elongate reinforcement members 26 provided in the side walls 18 stopping short of the end regions 24, and wherein the link means are provided at the end regions 24.

Abstract: A barrier (10) is described that comprises a barrier panel (12) having a first side edge (16) and a second side edge (18), and including a pair of fixed feet (26), the barrier panel (12) defining a channel within which a reinforcing member (34) is received, the reinforcing member (34) being oriented so as to be upstanding, in use, and located intermediate the first and second side edges (16, 18), and an adjustable foot (36) carried at the lower end of the reinforcing member (34).

Abstract: A cover is described which comprises main section (12) provided with link means to allow linking of the cover to an adjacent cover, wherein the main section (12) is shaped to include opposing side walls (18) and defines a reinforced plastics material central region (22) in which elongate reinforcement members (26) are provided extending within the side walls (18), and end regions (24) located to opposite ends of and integrally formed with the central region (22), the elongate reinforcement members (26) provided in the side walls (18) stopping short of the end regions (24), and wherein the link means are provided at the end regions (24).

Abstract: A fence is described comprising a base (12) of or containing a relatively dense plastics material and a panel (14) of a less dense plastics material, the panel (14) and base (12) including features cooperating, in use, with one another to secure the panel (14) to the base (12) in such a manner that the panel (14) is supported in an upstanding configuration, and a foot (20) pivotally mounted to the base (12) about a substantially vertical pivot axis, the foot (20) being pivotable between a stowed position in which it lies substantially entirely beneath the base (12) and an in use position in which it projects from the base (12), the footprint of the combination of the base (12) and the foot (20) being greater than the footprint of the base (20) alone in the in use position.

Abstract: A cover comprises a load bearing panel (12) of generally square or rectangular form and having an upper surface (14a) and an underside surface (14b), at least some of the edges of load bearing panel (12) being provided with ramp members (22) which are molded onto the load bearing panel (12), the ramp members (22) each defining an upper ramped surface (22a) and a lower, ground engaging surface (22b), wherein the ground engaging surface (22b) is spaced beneath the underside surface (14b) of the load bearing panel (12).

Abstract: A barrier (10) is described that comprises a barrier panel (12) having a first side edge (16) and a second side edge (18), and including a pair of fixed feet (26), the barrier panel (12) defining a channel within which a reinforcing member (34) is received, the reinforcing member (34) being oriented so as to be upstanding, in use, and located intermediate the first and second side edges (16, 18), and an adjustable foot (36) carried at the lower end of the reinforcing member (34).

Abstract: A kerb ramp is described comprising a ramp body (12), a stop member (28) depending downwardly from the ramp body (12), an upper lip (20) secured to an upper edge part (16) of the ramp body (12) that, in use, is supported upon the kerb or footpath surface, and a lower lip (22) secured to a lower edge part (18) of the ramp body (12) that, in use, is supported upon the road surface, wherein the upper and lower lips (20, 22) are of a rubber or rubber-like plastics material and extend beneath the ramp body (12) to engage, respectively, the kerb or footpath surface and the road surface, and wherein the stop member (28) is engageable, in use, with an upright wall of the kerb.

Abstract: A cover is described that comprises a load bearing panel (12) of generally square or rectangular form and having an upper surface 14a and an underside surface (14b), at least some of the edges of load bearing panel (12) being provided with ramp members (22) which are moulded onto the load bearing panel (12), the ramp members (22) each defining an upper ramped surface (22a) and a lower, ground engaging surface (22b), wherein the ground engaging surface (22b) is spaced beneath the underside surface (14b) of the load bearing panel (12). A method of manufacture thereof is also described.

Abstract: A base for a temporary barrier, comprising (i) a support portion of plastics material on which is provided an upwardly extending spigot or socket for engaging with a part of the barrier; (ii) a first elongate, horizontally extending, ground engaging stabilising member of plastics material which is connected to and extends from the support portion to a first remote end; (iii) a first elongate stiffening member which is connected to the first stabilising member and extends horizontally from adjacent the first remote end towards the support portion; (iv) a second elongate, horizontally extending, ground engaging stabilising member of plastics material which is connected to and extends from the support portion to a second remote end in a direction opposite to the first stabilising member; and (v) a second elongate stiffening member which is connected to the second stabilising member and extends horizontally from adjacent the second remote end towards the support portion; wherein the first and second stiffening me

Abstract: A ballast weight is provided for a base for supporting tubular fencing poles on spigots. The ballast weight is in the form of a removable slab of molded plastics which in its underside has groove portions to receive frame members of the base. The end of the slab lies over a central transverse member of the frame and has a recess to accommodate the spigots. A pair of identical slabs can be used, one each side of the central transverse member of the frame.

Abstract: A barrier arrangement comprising a barrier panel 14, a walkway surface 10, and a bracket 20 securable to the walkway surface 10 and operable to secure the barrier panel 14 to the walkway surface 10, holding the barrier panel 14 in an upright configuration.

Abstract: A trench cover comprising a main body arranged to cover or partially cover a trench, in use, and retainer means operable to resist lateral movement of the cover, in use, the retainer means comprising a plurality of movable retainers, each being movable between a retracted position in which it projects beneath a lower surface of the main body.

Abstract: A ballast weight is provided for a base for supporting tubular fencing poles on spigots. The ballast weight is in the form of a removable slab of molded plastics which in its underside has groove portions to receive frame members of the base. The end of the slab lies over a central transverse member of the frame and has a recess to accommodate the spigots. A pair of identical slabs can be used, one each side of the central transverse member of the frame.

Abstract: A barrier arrangement comprising a barrier panel 14, a walkway surface 10, and a bracket 20 securable to the walkway surface 10 and operable to secure the barrier panel 14 to the walkway surface 10, holding the barrier panel 14 in an upright configuration.

Abstract: A trench cover comprising a main body arranged to cover or partially cover a trench, in use, and retainer means operable to resist lateral movement of the cover, in use, the retainer means comprising a plurality of movable retainers, each being movable between a retracted position in which it projects beneath a lower surface of the main body.