Height Safety
Height Safety Solutions

Height Safety Facade Access Systems

Height Safety Facade Access Systems for high-rises ensure safe exterior maintenance, tailored to the unique challenges and designs of towering structures.
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Roof Anchor Points Installation and Certfication
Roof Anchor Installation and
Certification
Our glass replacement services for high-rise buildings ensure that broken or damaged windows are replaced efficiently and safely, minimizing downtime.
Roof Walkways and Guardrail Systems
Roof Walkways and
Guardrail Systems
Roof walkways and guardrails provide safe and secure access to rooftop areas while minimizing the risk of falls. We offer the design and installation of customized roof walkways and guardrail systems tailored to your building's specific needs.
Roof Safety Static Line Systems
Static Line & Life Line
Systems
Static line systems allow workers to move freely along a horizontal lifeline while remaining securely attached to a fall arrest system. We design and install static line systems that provide continuous fall protection and ensure worker safety.
Roof Safety Access Ladder
Roof Access Ladder
Static line systems allow workers to move freely along a horizontal lifeline while remaining securely attached to a fall arrest system. We design and install static line systems that provide continuous fall protection and ensure worker safety.
roof access safety step ladder
Plant Platforms & Access Systems
At SAS Projects, we pride ourselves on our expertise and experience in providing a wide range of Plant Platforms and Access Systems tailored to meet your specific needs.
Roof Safety Skylight Protection
Skylight Protection
We understand the importance of providing a safe working environment for your employees, especially when working at heights. That's why we offer customised skylight protection systems designed to secure workers from the dangers of skylights, transparent roof sheeting, and rooftop atriums.
Roof Safety Access Hatches
Roof Access Hatches
Our glass replacement services for high-rise buildings ensure that broken or damaged windows are replaced efficiently and safely, minimizing downtime.
Roof Safety Access Stairs and Ladders
Step Ladders & Stairs
Roof walkways and guardrails provide safe and secure access to rooftop areas while minimizing the risk of falls. We offer the design and installation of customized roof walkways and guardrail systems tailored to your building's specific needs.
roof safety guardrail systems
Guardrail Systems
Static line systems allow workers to move freely along a horizontal lifeline while remaining securely attached to a fall arrest system. We design and install static line systems that provide continuous fall protection and ensure worker safety.
overhead rail systems
Overhead Rail Systems
Static line systems allow workers to move freely along a horizontal lifeline while remaining securely attached to a fall arrest system. We design and install static line systems that provide continuous fall protection and ensure worker safety.
roof safety plant platforms systems
Plant Platforms Systems
At SAS Projects, we pride ourselves on our expertise and experience in providing a wide range of Plant Platforms and Access Systems tailored to meet your specific needs.
High Rise Facade Access Systems
Facade Access Systems
We understand the importance of providing a safe working environment for your employees, especially when working at heights. That's why we offer customised skylight protection systems designed to secure workers from the dangers of skylights, transparent roof sheeting, and rooftop atriums.

Facade Maintenance: The Ultimate Guide for Facade Access Systems

Facade maintenance is a crucial aspect for companies aiming to maintain a prestigious corporate image. This task can be labor-intensive, expensive, and may require the rental of costly equipment to ensure safe access for window cleaning or other maintenance tasks. Traffic management, footpath, and road closures may also need to be incorporated into the work plan. In this comprehensive guide, we at SAS Projects will cover various facade access systems to help you make the best decision for your building.

The Importance of Load-Bearing Capabilities

Many glass and curtain wall facades lack load-bearing capabilities. Rope access (abseil) over these facades must be independently supported so that there is no load applied, which often requires specialist equipment. Building designers must consider incorporating roof access, fall protection, and facade maintenance systems into their documentation.

Responsibility of Building Owners and Managers

For existing buildings, it is the responsibility of the PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) to ensure that their workers are supplied with user-friendly, compliant, and efficient systems that offer the safest way to perform work at height.

Safe and Easy Maintenance: Options for Building Facades

There are a variety of systems available for facade maintenance, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Here, we discuss the most popular options:

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Features

Facade Access Systems

Rigid Rail, Davit Systems, Needle Systems and Rope Access Anchors

Davit Systems are increasingly being used for facade maintenance, providing a cost-effective, time-saving solution. They offer multiple user capability, effortless mobility, and facade integration.

Easy access to difficult-to-reach areas

Effortless mobility

Low maintenance and dust resistant

Requires a qualified rope access operator

A BMU is an automatic, remote or controlled mechanical vehicle with a cradle that can be suspended from the roof. It moves around the upper level of a structure, carrying personnel to conduct maintenance.

Advantages of Davit Systems:

Wide working area

Multiple person use

Reduced risk level

Suitable for tall buildings

Limitations:

Large initial investment

Limited ability for retrofitting to existing buildings

Expensive and ongoing maintenance

Codes of Practice - Australian Standards

How to Manage Work Health & Safety Risks - Code of Practice (Safe Work Australia). 

This code provides practical guidance for businesses on how to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards to minimize risks to workers' health and safety.

Industry Codes for Fixed Platforms, Fall Arrest Systems,Static Lines, Walkways, Guardrails, Stairways, and Access Ladders (WAHA).

This industry code, published in September 2021, provides guidance on the design, installation, and maintenance of fixed platforms, walkways, guardrails, stairways, and ladders for working at height.

Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs)

EWPs are mobile units used to provide temporary access for people or equipment to elevated areas, often referred to as "cherry pickers" or "scissor lifts".

Advantages of Davit Systems:

Relatively low rental cost

Versatile reach range

Limitations:

Larger units can have significant footprints

Generally, two-person use capacity

Industry Code for Permanent Anchor Systems, Lifeline & Rail Installations for Working at Height (WAHA).

This code offers guidance on the design, installation, and maintenance of permanent anchor systems, lifeline, and rail installations for working at height.

Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces - Code of Practice (Safe Work Australia).

This code provides practical guidance on managing risks associated with falls at workplaces, including risk assessment and control measures.

Conclusion

Selecting the right facade maintenance system requires careful consideration. Each building is unique, and height safety solutions are not one-size-fits-all. At SAS Projects, we can assist you with new system designs or conduct auditing and/or system installation on your existing buildings. For advice on your requirements, contact us on the form below:

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