Derby Market Hall

Case Study

The Challenge

Our client Wates Construction needed to closely collaborate with a safety access solutions team to provide quick design turnarounds, revisions and a seamless delivery to install service to ensure the roof could be safely accessed for other roofing works on this project.

The HiteWorx team developed a solution which allowed their team to work on top off a curved copper roof where no scaffold could be erected.

The Solution

The team at HiteWorx provided a number of solutions to help the team at Wates be able to continue work on site in a safe manner which included:

  • Installing a temporary safety line tied to the steels to allow safe working whilst assembling walkway and ladder.
  • Fitted the walkway to steel brackets and mount handrail and toe boards for safe access.
  • We installed curved ladder/steps down the roof mounted to steel upstands.
  • Yellow nosing to all steps to increase visibility and reduce slips, trips and falls.

All the components were powder coated to withstand exposure to the elements and blend in with the colour of the building.

Derby Market Hall Case Study

The Outcome

We created a bespoke, one-off solution for the client to safely maintain their assets on the roof.

This gave them a fully compliant rooftop access solution to keep all their team on site safe.

With our fast turnarounds, the installation was very fast ensuring no further delays on site for roofing works and allowing the client to complete the works on time and on budget.

WE applied a GRP finish to the walkway and steps to ensure safe use in all weather conditions giving the client full trust and confidence in the equipment provided plus allowing it to last a long period of time which saves them money and elevates any stress.

All the equipment was in full compliance with the latest fall protection legislation which makes every piece the highest quality and enables the site team to feel confident and safe when using the equipment.

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