750 Collins Street
750 Collins Street comprises 10 floors of mixed office and business space and has impressive views over the Docklands. The building brings in an abundance of natural light to these areas through large expanses of glass which cover the exterior facade and interior atrium.
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The situation
750 Collins Street comprises 10 floors of mixed office and business space and has impressive views over the Docklands. The building brings in an abundance of natural light to these areas through large expanses of glass which cover the exterior facade and interior atrium.
A system for regular maintenance of the glass areas was required for rope access operators. Unobtrusive but robust products with a focus on ease of use, the systems would be frequently accessed so durability was an additional factor to be considered.
Permits for drop zones and the use of EWPs (Elevated Work Platforms) to place the systems in difficult to reach areas high above the atrium were some of the challenges that the installation had to overcome.
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Solution - Australian made rigid rails for safe and easy maintenance
In initial discussions with the developers Multiplex, they had specified that an Australian manufactured product would be their first choice for the project.
Having both installed and used Kattsfe rigid rails in the past and knowing that all the Kattsafe rail systems are produced on-site at our facilities here in Melbourne, our installer recommended them as the perfect solution.
Additionally, the rope access rigid rail system was an ideal selection due to its low impact design, rope access functionality and user mobility.
The installation of curved rail sections would also provide smooth and complete access around entire areas without the operator having to disconnect and reconnect their rope lines. This can be a huge advantage in both cost and time saving efficiencies.
Multiplex, on behalf of their client, also stipulated that the systems supplied must offer back up documentation, to enable all operators to receive the necessary training to ensure safety in the workplace and to maintain their Duty of Care. Kattsafe's comprehensive operation manual gives workers detailed step by step instruction in its use, as well as providing:
Maintenance checklists
Technical requirements
Material data and information
Compliance and testing details
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Detailed layout plans were drawn up by our in-house Design Team and in what was a flawless install, Multiplex were extremely impressed with the rigid rail's versatility.
And, as for the team from API Rope Access, who are always eager to work at height, they grabbed the chance to demonstrate the great manoeuvrability of Kattsafe rigid rails in action.
"This is the beauty of the system, its ability to enable the operator to perform their work at height safely and with very little restriction of movement", Murray Voss, Kattsafe's Technical Manager said.
In the end, a smooth sailing project from start to finish.
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