What Is Facade Access? A Complete Guide for Building Owners. Facade access refers to the systems, methods and equipment used to safely reach and maintain the exterior surfaces of a building. This includes everything from window cleaning and facade panel replacement to routine inspections, glazing repairs and general maintenance. For building owners, asset managers and […]
Working safely at height …the passive approach A fall is the single most serious risk associated with working at height, leading to death or long-term injuries. Even from a relatively short distance, a fall can cause severe injuries, including fractures, spinal cord injury, concussions and brain damage. Where there is a risk to health and […]
Rope Guide Rails Rope Guide Rails are a facade access solution that are utilised when there are delicate balustrades made from glass or fragile alloys in place on high-rise buildings. Generally these structures cannot take the loads placed upon them by the rope ‘side loading’ that is caused by industrial abseilers, when performing maintenance works […]
Are solar panels crippling your fall protection efforts? The installation of solar panels on commercial and industrial premises across Australia is booming. As the technology in this industry continues to improve, the benefits over traditional energy sources are becoming increasingly apparent and embraced. With the price of electricity and energy continually rising and impacting the […]
Building maintenance and industrial rope access systems On high-rise buildings and industrial facilities, industrial rope access systems allow technicians to access the inaccessible, safely and quickly – to conduct work that may include inspections, maintenance, service and repair. Rope access is a work positioning method developed from rock climbing and caving techniques recognised for its […]
Rising to the challenge Lockdowns, shutdowns, restrictions, social distancing, mask wearing, hand sanitising, the list goes on. Whichever way you look at it, it’s no longer business as usual. The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how we live, work and socialise as we continue to endure this worldwide crisis and adjust to our new way […]
Not your standard jockey Industrial rope access technicians use many methods as they abseil down the side of tall buildings, suspended in mid-air by their harness and ropes. Jockeying into position, these highly skilled operators ride the structure performing tasks that involve precise techniques and manoeuvres, accessing difficult-to-reach locations at heights that take your breath […]
