When Sarah Constructions set out to deliver Bloom, two new eight-storey apartment buildings in Adelaide’s Glenside, they needed a height safety partner who could keep pace with a complex project, coordinating multiple stakeholders and strict compliance requirements.
There were two key onsite requirements. First, safe full roof access to critical rooftop assets such as mechanical units, solar panels and gutters. Secondly, a need for safe facade access to windows not accessible from the balconies. And in both cases, the height safety systems needed to be maintainable and fully compliant with Australian standards.
As one of Australia’s leading height safety companies, we are well-versed in understanding complex projects comprising multiple height safety needs. We’ve designed and installed many similar solutions on sites Australia wide, including the University of Queensland and John Fawkner Private Hospital in Victoria.
A purpose-built height safety system designed to last
After an initial site inspection our team designed and delivered a fully engineered, compliant and maintainable solution on time and to budget. With multiple trades on site including mechanical, roofing, cladding, steel fabrication and the main construction team, our own team successfully coordinated the programme and set outs to minimise delays and maintain smooth project execution.
1. Purlin-mounted roof anchor points
Our team installed purlin-mounted anchor points above windows to enable safe facade maintenance. Because the roof sheeting was installed on raisers, we introduced custom-designed spacers between the sheeting and purlins to prevent roof damage – a key requirement for long-term integrity.
2. Re-belay anchor points for safe facade access
Re-belay anchors were installed on the underside of supporting steel, enabling controlled descent and safe rope access where balconies could not provide reach. Our team worked closely with the builder who provided the pre-drilled steel based on our set-out requirements, which meant that our team could complete installation more efficiently.
Safe access today, set up for strong maintenance processes in the future
The final installation is fully compatible with the builder’s structural design, maintains the integrity of the roof sheeting, and allows safe ongoing access for decades to come.
Of course, designing the right height safety systems is just one step in the ongoing process of maintaining safe work practices at heights and mitigating risk.
At RISSafety we support many of our clients with long-term safety compliance services, including:
- Annual height safety inspections of all roof anchor points and access systems
- Ongoing fall protection inspections to ensure all equipment remains safe and certified
- Clear documentation and asset registers to streamline future maintenance.
Looking for a local long-term partner for installation and maintenance of height safety systems? Our team is backed by decades of experience and can deliver a solution that maintains structural integrity and meets Australian Standards.
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