Data Centres
INDUSTRY
Data Centre Access Systems for Construction and Maintenance
Data centre projects need access systems that fit the build sequence and the finished facility.
SafeSmart supplies temporary and permanent access for construction, commissioning and maintenance. This includes precast edge protection, bridge crossings, work platforms, stairs and walkways for plant areas.
CASE STUDY
Data Centre Project Experience
CDC’s Eastern Creek data centre project used a custom no-drill edge-protection system that connected to ferrules cast into precast panels.
SafeSmart developed the arrangement with Hindmarsh Constructions and third-party certifiers. The system avoided post-drilling into the completed panels while providing edge protection for crews at roof level.
CASE STUDY
Data Centre Edge Protection & Proscaf Bridge Solutions
SafeSmart supported this Sydney data centre project from the early stages, working with the client to develop access and edge protection systems as construction progressed.Â
The broader package included Non-Drill Edge Protection rails, bolt-down guardrails, AdaptaPanel WorkThru and Proscaf scaffolding. One of the site’s major access requirements was a Proscaf 10 kPa bridge connecting separate work areas.Â
SAFESMART Solutions
Access That Works With the Build Programme
Large precast panels, active internal roads and staged service installation can change how crews move around a site.
Access needs to be planned around the work area before it becomes a hold-up. This can include handrails connected through planned panel fixings, a bridge crossing over a service route, or a platform positioned for repeated installation work.
SafeSmart works with builders, design teams and facility representatives to review the access task, available space and installation method.
Temporary Access for Data Centre Construction
Non-Drill Edge Protection for Precast Panels
Precast panels should not need to be altered after installation just to protect an exposed edge.
Bridges Across Site Roads and Services
Internal roads, drainage lines and service routes can separate work zones.
Controlled Access Through Edge Protection
Some tasks require access through temporary edge protection for materials handling, installation or facade work.
Platforms and Stairs for Repetitive Work
Installation and commissioning teams often work at the same height for extended periods.
Permanent Access for Plant and Maintenance
Permanent access needs to suit the people who will inspect, service and replace equipment after handover.
SafeSmart can supply access systems for:
Chillers, cooling towers and generators
Switchboards and electrical equipment
Roof and plant-room walkways
Pipework and cable-tray step-overs
Maintenance platforms and stairs
Equipment removal routes
Bring permanent access into the design phase so the finished facility has usable routes to the equipment that requires regular attention.
Temporary access and edge protection
- Slab and roof-edge protection
- Service penetrations and loading areas
- Temporary stairs and access bridges
- Plant installation and commissioning platforms
- Standard systems that can move between construction stages
- Reducing reliance on scaffolding and portable ladders
Permanent access
- Access to chillers, cooling towers and generators
- Switchboard and electrical equipment platforms
- Step-overs across pipework and cable trays
- Rooftop walkways and plant access
- Maintenance stairs, platforms and guardrails
- Equipment removal and replacement routes
Discuss Your Data Centre Access Scope
Send through your drawings or RFQ, along with the area you need to access and the project timing.
SafeSmart can help determine the right access system for construction, commissioning or ongoing maintenance.
Quality is key, when it comes to height access
- Comprehensive
No matter the stage you’re at on a project, we have a height access solution to keep you safe at height.
- Versatile
Not all products are single-task focused. You’ll find many of our products cover various tasks.
- Investment
An investment in a quality height access solution is an investment in your health, efficiency, and time.
