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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.

When people work near an edge, the first job is to remove the risk. Australia has two key rulebooks that set the bar for doing that right. Here’s what they say, in clear language, and how Adaptapanel helps you meet them. The two rulebooks Temporary edge protection, Standard 4994.1. This joint Australian–New Zealand standard covers temporary barriers used during construction and maintenance. The current edition was published on 10 November 2023. It sets the requirements for design, manufacture, installation and testing. Permanent access, Standard 1657. This standard covers fixed platforms, walkways, stairs, ladders and their guardrails for long-term use. The current edition was published in 2018. Which one applies? Use the temporary rulebook when the barrier is there for the job. Use the permanent rulebook when the access will remain for ongoing work. Scope details most people miss (but OH&S don’t) Roof pitch limit: The temporary rulebook is written for roofs up to and including 35 degrees. Steeper roofs need specific design. People first, debris separate: The temporary rulebook is about protecting people at edges. It does not cover catching materials; if you need debris control, use toe-boards or mesh or set exclusion zones. What regulators expect before you choose gear Guidance from New South Wales is blunt: where you can’t eliminate the need to work at height, physical guardrails are the best control for roof edges. Harness systems should only be considered after a risk assessment shows edge protection isn’t reasonably practicable. The national code of practice says to follow the hierarchy of controls, eliminate the hazard where you can, then prevent falls with barriers and platforms before considering lower-level controls, and keep records to prove it. What a compliant temporary barrier looks like From the rulebook and the state guidance, your system should: Handle real-world forces from people