Manufacturing Facility Access Solutions

Optimising Movement, Safety, and Efficiency in Industrial Environments

Manufacturing facilities require precise and reliable access solutions to support daily operations, equipment maintenance, and worker movement. With complex layouts, high-traffic zones, and machinery that often requires overhead or elevated access, properly engineered solutions are essential for productivity, safety, and compliance.

From gantry bridges and platforms to walkways and stair systems, a well-designed access infrastructure ensures smooth operations while minimising risks and downtime.

Key Access Solutions for Manufacturing Facilities

1. Gantry Bridges & Overhead Access

Gantry bridges provide elevated access across production lines, conveyor belts, and machinery, eliminating obstructions on the factory floor. These structures are essential for safe worker movement, enabling maintenance personnel to access overhead equipment, piping, or ventilation systems without disrupting workflow below.

+ Custom spans and load-rated designs
+ Non-slip surfaces and guardrails for safety
+ Designed to integrate with existing structures

2. Gantry Platforms & Maintenance Walkways

Gantry platforms offer stable, elevated work areas for technicians performing maintenance on large equipment, industrial tanks, or automated production lines. These platforms can be fixed or adjustable, depending on the operational requirements.

+ Ideal for servicing machinery and industrial components
+ Available in modular and custom configurations
+ Lightweight, corrosion-resistant materials for durability

3. Fixed & Modular Walkways

Walkways are critical for navigating large manufacturing sites, offering safe passage over hazardous areas, moving parts, and restricted spaces. Whether running alongside conveyor belts or suspended between production zones, they improve operational flow while keeping personnel away from dangerous areas.

+ Non-slip, durable surfaces for high-traffic areas
+ Available in aluminium and FRP composite materials
+ Can include safety railings, self-closing gates, and access ladders

+  Safety Site Walkways feature a non-slip mesh surface, suitable for corrosive environments, and are easy to maintain.

4. Access Ladders & Industrial Stairs

Vertical and angled industrial ladders and stair systems provide safe, controlled access to equipment, control panels, manufacturing plants, plant rooms, storage rooms and elevated workstations. These can be designed as fixed structures or integrated with movable platforms for adjustable access.

+ Customised to match facility layout
+  Compliance with AS 1657 for fixed ladders and stairs
+ Options for cage ladders, retractable stairs, and enclosed access

5. Crossover Platforms & Step-Overs

Manufacturing floors often have obstructions like piping, conveyor belts, or electrical installations that make navigation difficult. Crossover platforms allow workers to safely step over these obstacles without interrupting operations.

+ Prefabricated or fully custom-engineered designs
+ Compact solutions for small or tight spaces
+ Stable, slip-resistant walking surfaces

6. Fall Protection & Static Lines for Height Access

For tasks performed at elevated heights, incorporating static lines, guardrails, and fall protection systems is essential. These systems ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations while reducing fall hazards in elevated areas such as gantries, platforms, and roof access points.

+ Integrated fall arrest systems for overhead work areas
+ Designed for compliance with WHS and AS/NZS safety standards
+ Can be installed on new or existing structures