Aluminium Walkway & Guardrail Systems
Our engineered Aluminium Walkway Systems and Guardrail Systems provide designated path access to plant, equipment and maintenance areas.
They are designed to maximise user efficiency, provide protection to access pathways and integrate with your facility and existing systems.
Walkways and Guardrail Systems
Safetylyne designs, supplies, fabricates, and installs aluminium walkway and guardrail systems for process plants, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings across Australia.
Every access system is engineered to the access requirements of the site: load rating, span, surface type, and installation constraints.
Structural aluminium gives these systems a long service life with no repainting or recoating required.
Industrial and Commercial Walkway Systems
Industrial sites need walkway systems built around their infrastructure. Pipe racks, vessels, conveyors, and elevated equipment all create access problems that need engineering, not just hardware.
Safetylyne designs and installs aluminium walkways for industrial and commercial sites. Systems span existing structures without loading them. Aluminium keeps installed weight low and craneage requirements minimal on live sites with tight access windows.
Aluminium Guardrail Systems
Guardrail requirements differ across a site
Platform edges, mezzanine perimeters, open structural edges, and equipment access areas each carry different load conditions and fall exposure.
Safetylyne fabricates fixed aluminium guardrail systems to suit each location.
All systems meet AS 1657:2018, which sets minimum handrail heights, post spacing, load requirements, and toeboard specifications. Handrails sit at 1100mm at high-risk edges.
Platform entry points get self-closing gates where required.
Aluminium guardrail performs in atmospheric chemical exposure without repainting.
It is lighter than steel at equivalent strength, which simplifies handling and installation on elevated or restricted sites.
Gantry Walkways for Comprehensive Safety and Access
Advanced gantry walkway systems, also known as floating walkways, suspended catwalks, and elevated walkway solutions, provide secure and reliable access for complex environments.
Engineered with non-slip surfaces, durable materials, and adaptable layouts, these walkways ensure safe navigation across elevated areas and minimise risks.
Designed for seamless integration with existing structures, these height safety systems meet safety standards, supporting industrial, commercial, and specialised access needs to provide total compliance and peace of mind in challenging locations.
Our solutions are ideal for outdoor and indoor environments, such as manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, industrial and manufacturing spaces and any other spaces.
By adhering to the hierarchy of control, our systems offer a robust, long-term solution for fall prevention, especially for elevated areas, industrial sites and extensive roof spaces.
Foldable Guardrails for Flexible Safety and Aesthetics
Fold down guard rails, also known as collapsible, retractable, or hidden guardrail systems, provide dependable fall protection while preserving a clean rooftop or facade appearance.
These guardrails can be
folded
when not in use and can be deployed easily for maintenance with manual or pneumatic operation.
Perfect for architectural projects that need safety with style, they unfold only when required.
Foldable guardrails fold down when not in use and deploy easily for maintenance, with manual or pneumatic operation. They suit architectural projects and heritage sites where a fixed rail would affect the building's appearance.
Read more about
choosing between fixed and foldable guardrails.
Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) walkways
FRP (fibreglass-reinforced polymer) walkways can be specified where aluminium isn't the right material for the environment, typically where the surface faces direct, repeated contact with strong acids, alkalis, or chlorinated compounds, or where non-conductive, non-sparking properties are required.
FRP Walkways features:
+ Lightweight with High Strength. Significantly lighter than metal or concrete, simplifying transport and installation.
Corrosion Resistant. Doesn't corrode in coastal or chemically exposed industrial environments.
+ Electrically Non-Conductive and Non-Sparking. Non-galvanic and non-magnetic, suited to electrically classified zones and explosive atmospheres.
+ Dimensionally Stable. Holds shape and structural integrity across temperature extremes, with low thermal conductivity and RF transparency for sensitive equipment areas.
+ UV Stable. Resists fading and degradation under sustained sun exposure.
Safetylyne supplies FRP walkways powder-coated in yellow for high visibility or grey to minimise visual impact, matched to your site's safety requirements and building aesthetic.
In addition to these performance features, FRP walkways can be powder-coated and are available in a variety of colours to complement the aesthetic of your facility. You can order custom-made yellow walkways and guardrails for high visibility or grey scale to minimise visual impact.
Safetylyne’s FRP walkways can be tailored to match your specific design needs and building aesthetic and colour, ensuring that functionality meets form without compromise.
Walkway Grating Options
Walkway mesh grating suits most industrial and commercial applications.
Safetylyne fabricates grated walkways meets AS/NZS 4586 for slip resistance, drains freely, and handles regular maintenance traffic.
Aluminium chequerplate works where a solid surface is needed - in enclosed plant areas or cleaner environments where drainage is managed separately.
FRP grating is specified when the walking surface faces direct contact with acid liquids, alkalis, or chlorinated compounds, or where non-conductive properties are needed.
The aluminium structural frame stays in place while only the grating surface can be changed to suit the application for industrial sites.
Understanding Guardrail System Obligations for Workplace Safety
Guardrail systems are an essential element in ensuring workplace safety, particularly in environments where employees are exposed to the risk of falling from heights.
For example, in Queensland, strict obligations are in place to safeguard workers in industries like construction, maintenance, and industrial operations.
Safetylyne team emphasises compliance with all safety standards, ensuring that our clients meet their legal and ethical responsibilities.
When Are Guardrails Required For Edge Protection Under Regulations?
According to Queensland’s workplace safety regulations, safety rails are mandatory in the following situations:
- Maintenance access and construction projects
Guardrails and roof railing systems must be installed when there is a risk of falling more than 3 metres in housing construction, and more than 2 metres in other types of construction.
- Permanent and Temporary Systems
Guardrail systems are necessary for both permanent and temporary worksites, particularly on roofs, mezzanines, elevated work platforms, and open edges.
Safetylyne guardrails and walkways provide essential safety for various industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects.
Designed for compliance with AS 1657 , these height safety systems feature durable, corrosion-resistant aluminium and slip-resistant surfaces to withstand Australia’s tough industrial environments. Ideal for enhancing worker safety during inspections and maintenance.
Compliance with Australian Standards
To ensure the highest level of safety, guardrails must comply with relevant Australian standards:
- AS/NZS 4994 - This standard covers temporary edge protection systems, ensuring that guardrails are designed and installed to withstand typical site conditions.
- AS/NZS 1657 - This standard outlines the design and construction of fixed platforms, walkways, stairways, and ladders, including the appropriate use of guardrails to prevent falls.
Following both Standards and approved Codes of Practice is essential for creating safe, compliant access systems - and avoiding the risk of legal or safety issues on-site.
Our team of height safety experts is committed to providing cutting-edge safety solutions, designed to meet your specific needs while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Choose a complete solution from design to installation, ensuring that your complex access systems projects are seamlessly integrated into your operations.
Contact SAFETYLYNE today to get your access solved.
