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Awkward Access is Killing Productivity: The Modular Stepover Solution When height access is awkward, work slows down. It’s a simple reality of the job site: crews are forced to reposition gear, wait for scaffolding to be built, or work from compromised positions just to reach the task at hand. Modular Stepovers represent “A Better Way.” They reduce friction in the task by placing a stable, purpose-built platform exactly where the work is performed. By replacing ad-hoc ladders and makeshift bridging with a defined work zone, you move away from relying on “be careful” behaviours and toward engineered safety. The result is a safer, faster site. But that was a challenge on the North Shore Health Hub project in Sydney. The Challenge Robert Pizzarotti’s steel fixers needed to work close enough to the wall to reach up to 3.4m and install steel reinforcing—without losing time repositioning access or clashing with vertical reo bars. The Solution SafeSmart assessed the site and recommended vertical ladder Modular Stepovers with a 4m platform, enabling the platforms to be positioned between vertical reo bars so the work platform could sit right up against the wall. Measurable Outcomes: Efficiency Meets Safety Moving to a modular system is more than convenience; it delivers tangible outcomes you can claim and measure. Eliminate Downtime: Workflow continues with fewer stops and starts. Our designs are mobile and craneable, meaning solutions can be moved between floors or positions without being dismantled. Improve Labour Efficiency: Reduce the headcount required for setup and pack-down. With faster installation and less repositioning, your skilled labour stays focused on the actual work, not the access method. Enforce Hazard Control: Full edge protection—including guardrails, midrails, and toeboards—is bolted directly to the platform. This provides a higher level of engineering control compared to ladders or improvised bridging. Standardise Planning:

The short answer is: yes…and no. AdjustaStairs can work as a complete, standalone access system where you’d normally opt for a scaffold stair tower. They’re commonly used for basement excavations, batters and headstocks, canal or rail access, container and truck access—and more. The self-levelling treads, fast setup, and ability to join flights deliver a safe, multi-user staircase without the need to build a full tower.   When AdjustaStairs Replace a Scaffold Tower Fast, code-compliant access: One-piece flights unfold and handrails lock in place. Self-leveling between about 32–48° means you’re ready to use in minutes – no extra certification tag needed. Adaptable to changing levels: As excavations deepen or fill, the stairs reset instantly. Multiple flights can join for long batters, keeping pace with site changes. High throughput, minimal footprint: Available in 600mm and 1200mm widths for one-way or two-way traffic. Folds flat for quick relocation in tight spaces. Versatile accessories: Options include hanging or mid-landings, extended guardrails, scaffold-mount hooks, and step extensions, ensuring a perfect fit for pits, shafts, screens, trucks, and more. We’ve worked with many companies that have successfully used complete AdjustaStairs systems to replace towers: A cost comparison between scaffold tower and AdjustaStairs was undertaken for this basement project – saving upwards of $10k. Southern Program Alliance successfully used the system to scale out of the railway trench and across a bridge. Their project allowed them to remain compliant while rapidly adapting to changing site conditions. A bridge’s falsework construction saved two-weeks of installation time with AdjustaStairs used to go from the completed bridge to the headstocks above the water. When AdjustaStairs Complement a Scaffold Tower Scaffold towers still have their place. AdjustaStairs work brilliantly as the dynamic, code-compliant staircase inside or alongside scaffolds when you need to: Provide adjustable, two-way access within jump-form towers to formwork.

Working near an edge? Don’t gamble on guesswork. Our 9-point checklist turns “we’ve got rails up” into a documented, standards-aligned control that stands up to audits and real-world conditions. What you’ll get The exact checks installers and supervisors miss most Quick pointers for AS/NZS 4994.1 (temporary) vs AS 1657 (permanent) Load performance, rail heights, openings, and infill—made practical Sign-off, inspection cadence, and evidence you can hand an auditor Who it’s for Builders, roofers, facility managers, and safety leads who need compliant, repeatable edge protection without wading through standards on site. Why download it now Faster prestarts, cleaner sign-offs, fewer call-backs. One page. Zero fluff. Get the checklist → Download your copy and put a compliant barrier between people and risk.