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C-17A Engine Maintenance: Faster, Safer, Better

Maintaining a C-17A Globemaster III is no small task. These aircraft are enormous, complex, and absolutely essential to military logistics operations. Keeping them in peak condition means maintaining their engines …
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BridgeDeck: Raising Workshop Safety and Efficiency for CEA

Why CEA Looked for a Change Traditional ladders and makeshift platforms had begun to slow routine maintenance and invite unnecessary risk. CEA wanted a solution that reduced set‑up time and …
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The M1 to Raymond Terrace Project: SafeSmart Access Towers in Action

Why SafeSmart Access SmartStairs Are the Secret Weapon on the M1 to Raymond Terrace Project Reaching heights of up to 18 metres without lateral ties, SafeSmart Access SmartStair towers offer …
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How SafeSmart Access Transformed Harvester Maintenance at Tahbilk Estate

Harvest season isn’t exactly a walk in the park. It’s high-pressure, fast-paced, and full of unexpected challenges. And when a key piece of machinery breaks down, every second counts. In …
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Eliminating Scaffold from BHP’s Bowen Basin Workshops

From Scaffold to Tailored Access Platforms: BHP’s Workshop Transformation The Bowen Basin—an expanse of coal-rich land in Queensland, Australia, where the work is tough, the machinery is enormous, and the …
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Rolling Stock Maintenance with Cantilever Platforms: Sydney Trains

How Sydney Trains Innovatively Implemented Cantilever Platforms to Streamline Maintenance Operations Rail networks are the circulatory system of a city, and keeping them running smoothly requires constant upkeep. However, rail …
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How Progress Rail Overhauled Roof Access with a Mobile Gantry System

Workshops are the beating heart of any rail operation. This is where the real work happens—where heavy machinery gets stripped down, repaired, and put back into service. For Progress Rail, …
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Maintaining Safety Standards When Working at Height

Following the correct safety protocol is essential while working at height. Whether working at height daily or only on occasion, it is up to the employer to ensure safety is …
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A Guide to Capping Beams and Safety Solutions

Capping beams are an integral part of construction, used across many industries from rail infrastructure to basement construction. They are typically used in deep foundation construction. This is where the …
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Exploring the Essential Role of Underground Mining Equipment

A Comprehensive Guide Underground Mining is a major mining industry in Australia, and mine operators across the country have refined the science of extracting minerals from beneath the earth’s surface. …
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Exploring the Essential Role of Above Ground Mining Equipment

A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Stuff Out of the Ground Dig into the brown or greenfield of above ground mining access equipment with this comprehensive guide, which uncovers its essential …
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Mining Giant Yancoal Overhauls Conveyor Safety with Innovative Guardrail System

In the heart of Mount Thorley Warkworth, one of Australia’s bustling coal mining hubs, a threat was lurking. The massive conveyor systems—vital arteries transporting tons of material daily—are potential hazards …
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The Ultimate Guide to Fall Arrest Systems

A Comprehensive Analysis of Safety Measures and Best Practices Fall arrest systems are a critical component in protecting workers from potentially fatal falls by stopping a person mid-fall and minimising …
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Roof Safety Anchor Points: A Quick Guide

Roof Safety anchor points are essential components of fall protection systems used in industries such as construction, roofing, and maintenance where workers are at risk of falling from heights. These …
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Three Examples of Scaffold Edge Protection

Scaffold edge protection is crucial for ensuring the safety of workers and the public during construction projects, especially on large and complex structures. Here are three examples showcasing different approaches …
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Ultimate Guide to Roof Barrier Protection

Roof barrier protection is a critical aspect of maintaining safety when working at heights, particularly on construction sites and during maintenance work on roofs. Roof edge protection systems help prevent …
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How to Choose the Right Roof Edge Protection

Selecting the appropriate roof barrier system depends on various factors such as the building type, project duration, roof design, and specific safety requirements. We went through a full guide to …
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Precast Edge Protection at Eastern Creek

SafeSmart’s edge protection system has successfully overcome a significant edge protection challenge atop of one of the most state-of-the-art data centres of CDC in Eastern Creek. This project is part …
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Temporary Stair Towers: Tackling the High-Stakes Challenges of the M1 Extension with SmartStairs

SmartStairs has debuted on Australia’s National Land Transportation Network. The temporary stair tower system has featured along the 15 km addition to the M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace …
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Western Sydney Airport Project: Tailoring Solutions for Unique Applications

Inside Western Sydney Airport: How CPB/Acciona and SafeSmart Access Are Building the Future of Aviation Infrastructure Western Sydney is gearing up for a significant leap in aviation with the ongoing …
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TL-100: The Portable Light Tower You Can Rely On

When you’re deep into heavy machinery maintenance, especially in dark or outdoor conditions, reliable lighting becomes essential. Whether you’re dealing with complex repairs or working in a dimly lit workshop, …
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Ensuring Safety and Compliance with Non-Drill Edge Protection System

At SafeSmart Access, we’ve enhanced our leading-edge protection system, Non-Drill, with new face-mounted components. This innovation was crucial in addressing the challenge of providing edge protection around a 9-metre deep …
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Stairway to Innovation: FRP (Form Reo Pour) Construction with AdjustaStairs

In the Southern Redland Bay region, Queensland, Silverstrand is making significant strides in constructing a state-of-the-art Wastewater Treatment Plant. This ambitious project, pivotal for the Southern Redland Bay Region’s future …
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SafeSmart Access Roof Platforms Enhance Tram Manufacturing at Dandenong

As part of Alstom Transport Australia’s strategic initiatives to enhance tram manufacturing efficiency and safety at Dandenong, the Car Body Fabrication Gantry delivered by SafeSmart Access plays a crucial role …
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SafeSmart Access Supporting LendLease at Victoria Cross

Innovative Access Solutions Propel North Sydney Metro Project to New Heights. Diving deep beneath the surface, the North Sydney Metro Station emerges from 10 floors below to seamlessly integrate into …
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Increasing Scaffold Safety for Mine Site, Mt Authur Coal, BHP

In our latest example, we explore how SafeSmart Access greatly improved work and safety at BHP’s Mt Arthur mining site. The case study shows how our Reduction audits on existing …
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Ensuring Safety Across Trenches: Sedgman Limited’s Success

In Australia’s mining landscape, the twin pillars of safety and efficiency guide every decision, making the search for solutions to everyday issues crucial for operational success. CIMIC Group’s Sedgman Limited, …
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Property Maintenance Platforms for Programmed

This is the story of how SafeSmart Access fulfilled the property maintenance access needs for Programmed Maintenance Services, using off-the-shelf equipment to tackle the nitty-gritty challenges of facility maintenance. Plus, …
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Unearth how SafeSmart Access Enhances Mining Safety with an Innovative Work Platform

Unearth how SafeSmart Access enhances mining safety and efficiency with a height-adjustable innovative work platform for the Caterpillar 777 haul trucks and more! UltraRaise Safety Enhanced In the pursuit of …
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Innovative Access Solutions Propel North Sydney Metro Project to New Heights

Faced with unique challenges due to its various levels and design, innovative solutions were needed to connect the site’s access points with the streets of Dennison and Miller.
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M1 Abrams Work Stands & Access Platforms

Discover how Safesmart Access has revolutionized maintenance for M1 Abrams tanks with their versatile platforms, ensuring safety and efficiency for defense forces.
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How to write a Safety Work Method Statement

A Safety Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a crucial document used in the construction industry to outline how high-risk construction work will be carried out safely. Complying with safety regulations …
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Temporary Mezzanine Stairs

Maximizing Efficiency on Site: The Role of Temporary Mezzanine Stairs in Construction Temporary mezzanine stairs offer a flexible and efficient solution for accessing elevated spaces in various settings, such as …
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Reduce Silica Exposure with a Non-drill Post & Handrail System

Silica dust, a silent yet formidable adversary in the construction world, has long posed significant health risks to workers. Minimising workers’ exposure to harmful silica dust is of increasing concern. …
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What to Consider When Choosing a Platform for Truck Loading

  Picking the correct truck loading platform is vital for businesses that handle heavy goods loading and unloading. A well-designed loading platform can significantly enhance efficiency and safety, while also …
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Portable Stairs & Temporary Stairs for Construction

Construction sites require safe and efficient access and egress points for workers and materials. Portable stairs offer a solution for temporary access points that can be easily moved and adjusted …
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A Guide to Scaffolds and Stairs

Introduction In the world of construction, safety and efficiency are paramount. This is particularly true when it comes to navigating the heights and depths of a construction site. One of …
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AdjustaStairs Batter Stairs Calculator

The Ultimate Guide to the AdjustaStairs Calculator In today’s fast-paced construction world, ensuring safety and compliance is paramount. Whether you’re an architect, builder, or homeowner, choosing the right staircase for …
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Superior Viewing with Innovative Edge Protection Posts

When it comes to large construction and infrastructure projects, the use of Edge Protection around leading edges is fundamental to ensure worker safety and prevent devastating injury.  The Hanging Problem …
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Edge Protection for Buildcorp’s Cross Laminated Timber Structures

Working with timber structures pose unique challenges. The Bond project was a first of its kind for Buildcorp, the worksite managers were in desperate need of compliant edge protection system …
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Acoustic Wall Temporary Works Solution for Vaughan Civil Stabilisation Works

Dealing with noise in civil projects is a big task. Vaughan Civil took on such a challenge at Oran Park. Near residential areas, this work zone needed intelligent noise control …
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Getting Hands-On Experience with SafeSmart Products at Productivity Bootcamp

SafeSmart Access recently participated in the Productivity Bootcamp event organized by Paul Breen, the Founder of Productivity Group. The event took place from 15th to 17th March 2023 and aimed …
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Safe Access Solution for Train Maintenance: Downer EDI Rail’s Success Story

Train maintenance is a critical task that requires specialised equipment and trained personnel. The Auburn Maintenance Centre in Sydney maintains several trains, including the Waratah Trains, Sydney Growth Trains, and …
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SafeSmart Exhibits at Land Forces 2022 Defence Australia

Access recently exhibited at Land Forces 2022 at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre.
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Face Mounted Capping Beam Edge Protection

Learn how a 2mH face-mounted capping beam edge protection barrier from SafeSmart Access maximized space for Dasco.
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Hunter Valley supercharges safety and efficiency with SafeSmart solutions

Find out how a Hunter Valley coal producer used our height access platforms to improve safety and efficiency at their maintenance workshops.
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A Better Stretcher Stairs Solution for Basement Access

Learn how AdjustaStairs can save you up to $10k on your next basement job with scaffold-free ingress and egress solutions for stretcher stairs access.
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Non-bolted Heavy Duty Edge Protection for Tunnel Construction

When it comes to tunnel construction, safety is of the utmost importance. Our heavy-duty edge protection system is designed to keep workers safe and allow quick access when necessary.
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EasyDeck: Alternative To Trestle & Planks in Construction

Find out how you can use the safe, modular single-level edge protection solution that’s perfect for minor construction works.
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How SafeSmart’s Adjustable Stairs & Walkways Increased Productivity for Rail

SafeSmart’s modular AdjustaStairs and AdaptaSpan components facilitated site access for hundreds of personnel involved in the Level Crossing Removal Project.
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Sydney Trains Reaching New Heights with BridgeDeck

BridgeDeck’s innovative solution allowed Sydney Trains to provide a safe, cost-effective and adaptable access platform for maintenance crews.
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AdaptaSpan Saves Probuild Time & Man-hours on MLC Centre Project

When faced with a unique installation challenge on the MLC Centre project, Probuild turned to AdaptaSpan. The solution saved time and money while limiting downtime and disruption.
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The Ingenious Way AdaptaSpan is Helping Tower Crane Operators Work Faster And Safer

Tower crane operators are under pressure to get the job done quickly and safely. Read how AdaptaSpan is helping them do just that.
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How the Cantilevered Hoop Guardrail Platform is Changing Safety in the Rail Industry

The Cantilevered Hoop Guardrail Platform is a lightweight aluminium platform that negates the need for a harness, slashing time taken to complete the task and making it safer.
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How did SafeSmart Access provide edge protection while also increasing efficiency on site at Rozelle Interchange?

SafeSmart Access provided protection over the shaft penetration, while also enabling safe and efficient access over the void for increased mobility. Learn more.
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Adaptapanel: Full Height Capping Beam Edge Protection

SafeSmart Access’ temporary works edge protection system AdaptaPanel is the ideal solution for deep excavations. Learn more.
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Bridge Work Access: Two Weeks Of Downtime Saved With AdjustaStairs!

SafeSmart Access AdjustaStairs. The portable solution that’s AS1576 compliant and eliminates the need to build scaffold during bridge falseworks. Read more.
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SafeSmart Access solving edge protection problems by designing and engineering bespoke brackets

On a major infrastructure project in NSW, Edge protection was needed to be pre-installed onto steel bridge girders on the ground before the bridge girder was lifted into position.
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SafeSmart solves a temporary access challenge at Circular Quay, Sydney

Designed by one of the world’s leading architecture firms Foster + Partners, and created by Lendlease, 180 George St will become a centrepiece of a new precinct at Circular Quay.
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SafeSmart Access partner with Productivity Bootcamp to promote education and product innovation to Australian youth

We are thrilled to share the news of our new partnership with Productivity Bootcamp to promote and educate young people on product innovation in the construction industry along with exposing youth to the scaffolding trade. Find out more.
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Keeping cool with SafeSmart Access

BRM Refrigeration is renowned for their servicing of refrigerated truck, trailer and container refrigeration in North West Tasmania. They constantly require access to mobile cooling units on the truck bodies, above the cab, on a range of trucks.
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Chemicals Manufacturer gets safety on top of Isotainer

One of our Australian-based clients, a diversified chemicals manufacturer specialising in bulk liquid storage, required safe access on top of an Isotainer. Scaffolding was too consuming and costly to erect every time the workers required access to the Isotainer.
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Provider on High with Safe Access Solution

A global provider of track maintenance machinery who have a manufacturing base in Sydney, recently reached out to SafeSmart Access to provide a solution for safe access when installing HVAC systems and roof sections on the machinery they manufacture.
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SafeSmart save the day with their 3-step Cantilever Platform

The Billbergia Rhodes Central Project in Rhodes, Sydney is well underway. It is a centrepiece for the entire peninsula bringing together monumental architecture with engaging lifestyle retail, fresh market stores, laneway dining and a spectacular new indoor recreation centre, all radiating around a vibrant public plaza and paces from Rhodes station. Rhodes Central Stage 3’s luxury tower residences open up to Sydney Harbour and the market-style village centre.
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SafeSmart Floats HCF’s Height Safety Boat

Harbour City Ferries, a joint venture of Transfield Services and Transdev, operates and maintains the ferries of Sydney Harbour. As a key part of the harbour city’s transport infrastructure for …
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Shelling Out Public Safety at the Cove

Shell Cove is a joint development between Shellharbour City Council and property developer Frasers, who were looking to provide a way for general public and prospective buyers to gain a bird’s eye perspective of the development as part of a marketing effort. To do this, a customised system would need to be installed so that on-foot access was easy from existing stairs and footpaths and that an ample platform area was provided for several people.
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More Work Needed to Reduce Work-Related Fatalities in 2019-20

Safe Work Australia has released an update featuring new data on work-related fatalities. Although numbers are down, the industries involved and causes are still the same.
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SafeSmart Brings Roar to a Hush at Newcastle V8 Supercars

SafeSmart are on the road again to bring noise attenuation to the Newcastle CBD for the V8 Supercars Newcastle 500. See what SafeSmart did for iEDM for trackside harmony.
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Hutchinson’s Debris Danger Dealt With

Whilst working on the Castle Residences project on Castlereagh Street Sydney, contractors Hutchinson Builders’ workers were working on formwork decks just below street level when an unusual hazard was identified.
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GM Takes Metropolitan Hotel Scaffold Design to Infinity

The Metropolitan Hotel, on the corner of George and Bridge Streets in Sydney, thought to have been built around 1876, recently underwent a refurbishment to refresh gaming areas, bar areas and the rooftop terrace.
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Innovative Scaffold Bridge Keeps Hyde Park Running

On the Hyde Park leg of the 2019 Sydney Running Festival, organisers faced the need for accommodating over-road race access across Park Street.
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CBH Group Experience No (Fall) Pain with Grain

CBH Group, a grower-owned co-operative based in Western Australia, cover many aspects of operations such as grain storage and handling, marketer support, transport, shipping and processing.
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Platform 26 and 27 Falls: a Ghost of the Past at Central Station

As part of the Sydney Metro project, two disused underground platforms will be transformed into a high voltage room for the new underground station box. During works, Laing O’ Rourke workers wanted to eliminate the fall danger around the platform edges. See what they did.
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Roberts Pizzarotti and Marques Formwork: Bigger Steps to Safety at North Shore Health Hub

During basement construction of the North Shore Health Hub in St Leonards, workers were installing steel reinforcing, which according to plans was to be placed 3.4m up from the floor. Steel fixers experienced a challenge with using standard equipment, as it meant ascending and descending frequently to move along the wall for drilling and installation. See what they did to solve it.
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Lendlease Reduce Trip Hazards at 60 Martin Place

At the site of the new 60 Martin Place development, contractors Lendlease faced challenges for moving around a cluttered formwork deck.
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WorkSafe Victoria Deem Safety Harnesses at Lowest Classification for Those Working on Rooves

Although it is not a safety regulator, the Clean Energy Council’s guidelines for solar panel installation highlights not only qualifications and best practices for installing a system but also best …
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BlueScope Train Maintenance Gets Elevated Safety at the Port

At an internal maintenance facility, BlueScope required maintenance access to rail cars, which was placed in a difficult position 6.5m away from an existing walkway, and 3.2m in an elevated position.
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Sydney Metro Workers Go Overhead for Underground Station

Sydney Metro City and Southwest awarded John Holland CPB Ghella (JHCPBG) the contract to build the new 15.5 km twin tunnels from Chatswood to Sydenham. This includes the future Victoria Cross North Station on Miller Street in North Sydney. See how SafeSmart helped workers and heavy vehicles share the space.
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A Bridge Over Doubled Water Crossing

At the Skeleton Creek segment of Melbourne’s Western Roads Upgrade Project in Truganina, civil contractor Winslow were experiencing a safety challenge for giving workers pedestrian access from one of side the creek to the other. The existing road bridge had no footpath and using the narrow road itself was perilous, with a constant flow of heavy haulage vehicles present. See what SafeSmart brought to the table.
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Sydney Water Plant Gets the Proscaf Treatment

Sydney contractor Above All Solutions were commissioned to provide ways for maintenance people to access several points at a water treatment plant. In a plant like this, curved and angular concrete walls in spillways, tanks and around pipe infrastructure make height access very difficult, particularly due to a limited amount of suitable points for securing equipment. See how Proscaf solved it.
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Formwork Deck Access Gets Lift at Macquarie Park

In what will be a higher-density zone, several architecturally-designed multi-level apartment buildings are taking shape. Of course, with multiple levels, challenges can become apparent for height access for workers.
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SafeSmart Brings Sturdier Edge Protection to Tunnel Project

A major road tunnel infrastructure project in Sydney, that links points such as Chatswood to Sydenham and Sydenham to Bankstown, is well underway. At a major excavation point in the project, contractors were required to walk around the excavation close to the edge of a deep drop on a narrow area. Due to the depth of the drop, standard edge protection could not be used and still be compliant with AS regulations.
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SafeSmart Expands in Melbourne

SafeSmart’s reach into Victoria got another boost this week via an expansion into a new warehouse facility in Melbourne’s north west.
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Getting the Concrete Over the Concrete, Safely

Being a high-rise development, concrete trucks are visiting this site all day, every day, as Icon pumps tens of thousands of litres of concrete on to the site, for backfilling and slab work.
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Melbourne Tram Refurbishment Gets a SafeSmart Lift

The world’s biggest urban tram network is in Melbourne, Australia, with a sum total of 250km of track, closely followed by Moscow, with 208km.
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Beaming Up Safety at LCRA’s Mernda Rail Extension Project

The challenge for workers on the ground has been gaining access to the top of the beams while they are still on the truck, to connect the crane to lifting points. A combination of the height and no rails in this temporary situation presented very real fall dangers. And clambering up the sides of truck trailers presents more opportunity for serious injury. John Holland commissioned portable height access product maker SafeSmart Access to custom design and build a platform that would fit the job perfectly.
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Case Study: Keeping Workers Safe from Above

ProScaf 80mL, 10kPa Overhead Walkway with heavy duty rockfall netting
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Clever Scaff System Keeps Tunnel Construction on the Low Down

And Cleaner Air for Workers. Sydney’s roadways are undergoing an unprecedented amount of renewal over the course of 2017 and into 2018, including major freeway upgrades and tunnelling projects, for …
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Yancoal Gain Safe and Smart Access to Plant Equipment

Mining company Yancoal operate an open-cut site – Mount Thorley Warkworth. On a site like this, machinery and plant equipment are always on the go. To maintain a profitable schedule, …
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Added Safety for Lendlease at Kingsford Smith Drive

Kingsford Smith Drive in Brisbane is one of the major arterial roads that connect the airport to the CBD. That’s why, in anticipation of growing traffic volumes, the road is …
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Steps to Smart Safety at Northconnex

Northconnex is a new tunnel project that upon completion will link the M1 Pacific motorway at Wahroonga with the Hills M2 Motorway at West Pennant Hills, taking the traffic-volume strain from the very busy Pennant Hills Road and Cumberland Highway. At one site, concreting for capping a beam was required. The challenge presented by such large pits is worker access during shotcrete application.
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WestConnex Pedestrian Access Goes Unhindered

WestConnex is a new motorway project that aims to reduce congestion for vehicles travelling to the CBD and the Port Botany precinct from the northwest and southwest of Sydney. The project encompasses several components – the new M5 motorway tunnel between Beverly Hills and St Peters, the widening of the M4 at the Parramatta end, and the plans to build the Sydney Gateway and the M4-M5 link, making the route somewhat of a semi-ring road.
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Conquip BulkX Comes to Australian Construction

Conquip Engineering Group are a UK-based construction consultancy and project efficiency company. They offer a diverse range of services—from bulk excavation to engineering, logistics consultancy to environmentally-conscious construction practices—and are bringing their flagship solution to Australia via SafeSmart Access – the BulkX System.
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CAD Drawings Bring Customised Scaffolding to Life for Lendlease

Another successful job utilising Proscaf, for Lendlease. SafeSmart offers CAD modelling for pre-install visualisation.
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Monadelphous Gain Ease of Access, Tanks to SafeSmart

Major projects construction company Monadelphous have been building Origin Energy’s new facility in Durham Downs, Queensland. This new gas facility required the installation of new water tanks. And the maintenance …
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Case Study: SafeSmart Has Lendlease Singing from the Crane Tops

A big part of the Barangaroo project in Sydney is the new casino and commercial and residential tower developments.
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Avalon Report: SafeSmart Aviation Get Amongst It

Claimed by organisers as the biggest airshow in the southern hemisphere, the 2017 Australian International Airshow attracted over 200,000 people during its three public days. In the week leading up …
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Westside Story: Penrith Station Gets a Lift

As part of a $150 million government plan to improve access to six key Western Sydney railway stations, Penrith Station is undergoing works.
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Two-Way Traffic for Productivity

It may be one thing to recognise that height safety is a big issue in Australian construction for worker welfare, but quite another to also recognise that when utilised properly, premium height access products increase productivity.
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SafeSmart Brings Truck Loading to the Next Level

The Victorian Level Crossing Removal Project is in full swing, and aims to remove 20 dangerous level crossings across Melbourne by 2018, and a total of 50 level crossings across Victoria by 2022.
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SafeSmart Gain Access to Land Forces

Maintenance of vehicles and other modes of transport and combat machinery is an essential element of an effective defence force. Of course, forces like the ADF do this to a tee.
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Proscaf: Kwikstage Has Left the Building

There have been only a handful of developments in scaffolding in its long history of existence. The introduction of aluminium is the most notable innovation in this time; it has provided lightweight manoeuvrability paired with strength, saving contractors millions of dollars due to increased speed of installation and easier handling.
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Buildcorp and St Vincent’s on High with Smart Access Solution

Safe Evacuations with SafeSmart – When Purchase Beats Hire
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Safety Steps to a Fine Bridge

Sydney Airport Safely Spans the Canal
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SafeSmart Access to Exhibit at Dallas Aviation Week

SafeSmart Access will be exhibiting at one of the biggest aviation MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhauls) events in the world – MRO Americas Aviation Week, April 5-7 2016.
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The Growing Edge Protection Shortcut Phenomenon: a Deadly Exercise

With the internet opening up markets around the world for individuals and businesses, the job of acquisition has been made easier, with access to a greater range of products and tools at competitive prices. Of course this choice opens up the possibility of a greater variation in quality, as well as having purchasers inadvertently breaking the law or breaching compliance regulations. Put simply: in Australia, our rules can be much different to their rules.
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Blackhawk Up for a Few More Years Yet

An Australian Blackhawk work platform maker is spreading its wings beyond the Pacific, with serious interest from the helicopter’s country of origin: the US. Having replaced the iconic Vietnam War-era Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, the Sikorsky Blackhawk has become one of the world’s most recognisable of rotary aircrafts.
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Access Industry Compliance: the Labels for Life

There are many variables at a worksite that present danger to workers. The environment is constantly changing – machinery being repositioned, structures changing size and shape and the ground can be stable one day, yet unstable the next due to excavation.
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SafeSmart Solves a Temporary Pedestrian Bridge Challenge at Barangaroo

The SafeSmart Access SmartStairs system is a modular design that provides pedestrian access for temporary or permanent applications.
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Qantas Engineering

The brief from Qantas Engineering department was to design and install a mobile cabin access to the rear exit door of the B737. The platform needed a sturdy deck that would fit with the contour of the plane and remove any fall from height hazard during mandatory works on this area.
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Adjustable Access Stairs – for Excavation Access

UPDATE 2018: this product his since become a popular flagship product from the SafeSmart-branded range, now called ‘AdjustaStairs‘. The SafeSmart Access Adjustable Aluminium Safety Stairs provide an ideal access option for …
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Australian Helicopters

After Australian Helicopters secured the contract to service four new bases in Victoria for emergency air services, SafeSmart was successful in winning the design and supply of maintenance stands for each site. These will be delivered to Essendon, Latrobe Valley, Bendigo and Warrnambool over the next 12 months as each site is commissioned. The platforms consisted of 2 side platforms and a tail platform suited to the Augusta Westland 139 aircraft.
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North West Rail Link

North West Rail Link Contractor TJHD JV commissioned SafeSmart to proceed with the manufacture of the Cross Passage access platforms. These platforms will be used for walkways and access into the cross passages as well as providing loading docks for equipment and materials. Over 6 metres in length, these platforms can be joined to allow continuous, unobstructed access.
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Coming Soon – Fold Flat Portable Stairs

Months of development and testing are almost at an end with the impending release of our new portable stair design. As well as the famous adjustable height and self-levelling capability, this new model will have the ability to fold completely flat.
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SafeSmart Global expands further

SafeSmart Access Canada has moved forward into the Oil and Gas industry in Saskatchewan and western Canada. This exciting development unlocks an opportunity to better service our international clients including BHP, Rio Tinto and other mining operators.
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A380 Spot Maintenance Platform Design

SafeSmart Access is undergoing a new design for an aluminium platform to service the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747 and 787 Dreamliner. This revolutionary mobile platform will allow maintenance checks to be conducted with ease.
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Cantilever Platform Release

In August 2013, SafeSmart released a new range of maintenance platforms, aimed at the machinery maintenance, heavy construction, and industrial maintenance market. The unique feature of these platforms was the large, self-supported 1m cantilever section, allowing users to reach over obstacles and get closer than ever before to their work area without reaching out from the platform.
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Bridgedeck Access System Developed

After a Plant Hire client approached SafeSmart in May 2013, seeking a cost-effective, versatile and easy system to change windscreens on their range of road rollers, we looked inside our broad range to see what could be utilised to provide a solution to their access problem. The product had to be height and width adjustable to suit different makes and models of machine, and simple and quick to use for maintenance staff in yards across the country.

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