Access Gantries and Gantry Platforms

What Is an Access Gantry Platform?

An access gantry platform is a fixed, elevated walkway or work area that allows safe and reliable access over or around equipment, machinery, vehicles, or building infrastructure. These platforms are essential in industrial, commercial, and transport environments where working at height or traversing obstructions is part of daily operations.

Purpose-Built for Safety and Access

Access gantry platforms provide a stable, designated surface for personnel to walk, work, or inspect safely at height. By reducing the need for ladders, mobile scaffolding, or temporary systems, they help eliminate common fall risks and streamline operational efficiency.

Typical safety and functional features include:

• Non-slip walking surfaces
• Guardrails and toe boards for fall protection
• Stair or ladder access points
• Clearance designed around equipment or obstructions
• Modular or custom-built configurations

Where Are Gantry Platforms Used?

These platforms are widely used across a range of industries where overhead or elevated access is required:

• Warehouses and depots – for access over parked vehicles, bays, or conveyor lines
• Processing and manufacturing plants – for maintenance around production lines or overhead services
• Transport and logistics hubs – to access truck trailers, tankers, or containers
• Mechanical and roof areas – where access to HVAC units or service corridors is needed

Each platform is engineered to meet site-specific access needs and operational demands.

Designed to Australian Standards

All Safetylyne gantry platforms are designed and manufactured in compliance with AS1657, ensuring the highest standard of safety for platforms, walkways, stairways, and ladders. This helps organisations meet their WHS obligations and create safer, more compliant workplaces.

Engineered to Fit



At Safetylyne, we specialise in custom gantry platform solutions. Our team designs platforms that integrate seamlessly with your facility—whether indoors or outdoors, permanent or modular. From design and compliance through to fabrication and installation, we tailor each system to suit your workflow, layout, and safety priorities.

Gantry Platforms and Access Gantries

Elevated access gantry systems provide safe access to hard-to-reach areas. They vary in design and mobility to suit specific tasks, from industrial maintenance to transportation and site traffic logistics.

Key features include:

+  Stable and secure structures for safe work at heights

+ Compliance with Australian standards for ladders and platforms

+ Options for fixed, portable, or suspended systems

+ Durable construction, often with non-slip surfaces, guardrails and stairs for safe access essential for work at heights

+ Safetylyne's gantry platforms can be installed on uneven surfaces to provide safe and compliant even working surface for easy access solution

Types of Gantry Platforms

1. Fixed Gantry Platforms

A permanent structural access solution for repetitive tasks or areas requiring constant access. These platforms are ideal for:

• Industrial equipment maintenance
• Conveyor or plant system inspections
• Warehouses with elevated access needs

Features:

• Customisable designs for specific site layouts
• Durable materials for heavy-duty use
• Compliance with Australian safety standards and regulations for work at heights

2. Maintenance Access Platforms

These platforms support routine servicing and inspections. They give workers stable, safe access for HVAC work and solar panel maintenance.

Advantages:

• Lightweight aluminium maintenance platforms for easy portability
• Durable, corrosion-resistant materials for long-term use
• Custom sizing to fit tight spaces or specific equipment
  

3. Suspended Gantry

Suspended gantries are lightweight and easy to move.

Applications:

• Building and plant maintenance access, production line access, food manufacturing conveyors access, storage access, including cold storage access, warehouse access solutions.
• Accessing large machinery or plant equipment
• Safely walking through facilities, warehouses, conveyors, abattoirs etc

Benefits:

• Non-slip surfaces and guardrails for safety
• Flexibility to reach different heights and angles
• Suitable for corrosive and humid environments

4. Tanker and Truck Access Platforms

Specialised platforms designed for safe access to large vehicles such as trucks, tankers and mining machinery access.

Benefits:

• Enhanced safety for loading, unloading, and maintenance tasks
• Stability for high-risk environments
• Custom-engineered designs to accommodate different vehicle sizes

5. Stair GANTRY Platforms

Combining stairs and platforms, stair access platforms are perfect for ergonomic and secure movement between levels.

Applications:

• Industrial facilities with multi-level operations
• Construction sites requiring elevated access
• Warehouses and logistics centers

6. Bridge Deck Gantry Platforms

Bridge deck platforms are versatile solutions designed for both indoor and outdoor applications. Engineered for stability and safety, they are especially useful in environments with uneven ground or challenging site conditions.

Applications:

• Construction sites requiring elevated access across varying terrain
• Maintenance of bridges, overpasses, and other infrastructure
• Industrial facilities with large or uneven workspaces

Benefits:

• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, with durable materials that withstand harsh weather conditions
• Customisable designs to accommodate uneven ground and site-specific requirements
• Enhanced safety features, including guardrails and non-slip surfaces, for secure operations for maintenance access, crossover access, work at heights, mining sites access, pipelines crossover, etc

7. Viewing Gantry Platforms

Designed to provide elevated observation points for monitoring, supervision, or public viewing in industrial, commercial, or warehouse settings. Eg, recycling facilities and distribution centers and manufacturing plants.

Applications:

• Factory floors and production lines
  
• Training and demonstration areas
  
• Public or staff observation in stadiums, arenas, or workshops

Benefits:

• Clear, elevated visibility over active areas
  
• Secure and stable structure for extended viewing
  
• Customisable size, height, and railing configurations

Key Features to Look For When Selecting a Platform or Gantry

+ Compliance. Ensure the platform meets Australian standards for ladders and platforms.

+ Material. Opt for aluminium platforms for durability and corrosion resistance.

+ Safety Features.  Look for non-slip surfaces, guardrails, and fall protection systems, like guardrails and appropriate edge protection systems.

+ Custom Design. Choose platforms tailored to your site-specific requirements tu suit custom requirements of your project for the best operations efficiency.

Safetylyne: Your Trusted Partner in Height Safety

Safetylyne specialises in the design, manufacture, and installation of gantry platforms, access platforms, and other height safety solutions. We ensure every solution is tailored to meet specific operational needs while prioritising safety and compliance.

Why Safetylyne Access Systems are the Smart Choice?

+ Engineered and Manufactured in Australia.  Designed to handle tough Australian conditions.

+ Compliant and Durable. Adheres to all relevant safety standards and regulations, ensuring reliability over time.

+ Custom Solutions.  From fixed gantry platforms to portable access platforms, solutions are tailored to your industry and site requirements.

Get Expert Advice on Compliant Access Systems Today

Choosing the right platform is crucial for safety, productivity, and compliance.

Contact Safetylyne today for a consultation and discover how our tailored solutions can meet your operational need.