The invention relates to a barrier panel for a temporary edge protection system, wherein the barrier panel (2) is arranged for quick-coupling with another barrier panel (3), wherein the barrier panel comprises a horizontal lower frame element (9) having opposite first and second ends, wherein the lower frame element comprises a male connector (13) at the first end thereof and a female connector (14) at the second end thereof, which male and female connectors are arranged to be quick coupled to respective female and male connectors of other barrier panels by receiving the male connector into the female connector, and wherein the barrier panel comprises a horizontal upper frame element (10) with opposite first and second ends, wherein the upper frame element comprises a first connection part (15) at the first end thereof, and a second connection part (16) at the second end thereof, which first and second connection parts are arranged to be quick coupled with respective second and first connection parts of other barrier panels. The invention further relates to a temporary edge protection system including the barrier panel.