Ensure stress free spring cleaning

Check all your access systems are safe and in full working order. Book your annual recertification for BMU and Rope Access systems now.

Call Karabiner and book now on 1300 222 300 nationally.

Macquarie Bank | King St Wharf

Engineered access solution for architectural sensation!

As work winds up at the new Macquarie Bank headquarters (Darling Harbour, NSW), final testing on the access program for the buildings facade is being undertaken by KA. Both unique and complex, the buildings 'Digi Grid' steel design held many challenges when engineering a total access solution both inside and out.

Working closely with the developers Multiplex - KA supplied a Davit Arm system that will allow maintenance crews abseil access to the structure's exterior and to work between the grid and building walls. Internally, a soaring atrium features glass pods that cantilever from the facade into the open spaces above housing meeting and break out spaces. The design is stunning, requiring a sophisticated network of monorails, installed above and below the pods to allow for full rope access. This fully engineered solution was necessary to ensure safe and simple access for cleaning and repair crews, enabling them to work safely above without impeding any foot traffic areas below.

Find out more about the steel 'Digi Grid' system here and contact Tim Goodwin in Sydney to discuss your engineered access solutions.

Manntech HQ visit in Germany

Manntech 2008 was an opportunity for international distributors to meet each other and discuss the current trends and product enhancements with the Manntech design and engineering teams.

Manntech's continuing practice of highest quality design and product development ensures all BMUs supplied by them, custom fit the job they are intended for. Conference delegates spent time on the shop floor with the engineers and consulting with design team in house. An added bonus - the meeting coincided with local celebration - 'Oktoberfest' and conference delegates were treated to a night out sampling the local beers!

LEFT: KAs Tim Goodwin with Manntech Engineer Alexander Griel in Munich.

Good Design and easy access at Matraville

Technical problem solving produces engineered design for roof access challenge!

Proximity to salt water, structural placement, available proprietary access systems and retro fitting were just a few of the challenges facing the KA installed systems team when they designed an engineered solution for the Military Rd Business Park in Matraville. Home to the new IKEA distribution depot, not only will the warehouses store the latest in clever furnishing design - their roof access has taken a leaf out of IKEAs book with clever and appropriate design!

Our client PM Group specified light weight, corrosion resistant, minimum impact external access. Juralco Guardsafe aluminium stair system was the right choice. The Juralco range boasts clever features and flexibility - allowing it to be easily integrated into the specifically designed, stand alone structure fabricated by the KA in house design team.

For installed systems that are design appropriate - call Jason and Wayne on 1300 222 300.

Alcoa's Paul Reynolds is a big smartie!

Congratulations!

Paul Reynolds OH&S Manager from Alcoa Pinjarra Alumina Refinery, WA was the lucky winner! Paul visited KA at the WA Safety Show and dropped his card in the draw.

Don't forget to catch up with KA representatives Jason Croke & Wayne Coward this week at the Sydney Safety Show. They are joining the Capital Safety crew.

ARAA Releases industry report on Gold Coast
Rope Access incident

Check, Check and Re-check!

The ARAA has released a summary report about a near miss accident on a routine building clean at the Gold Coast. KA rope access trainer, Liam Francomb, commented on the report findings... "it appears, the crew failed to undertake the basic checks and rechecks" he said... "at the end of the day, it's your life on the line, don't trust someone else with it!

Operators cannot afford to get complacent or to rely on others to complete equipment checks on their behalf". Rope Access Techniques can only be a successful form of building maintenance when crews remain diligent, and keep their skills current. "Risk of accidents is minimised when operators function in an environment where safety is paramount" said Francomb.

For all rope access training, contact Liam Francomb on 0458 470 642. Click Here for ARAAs Full Report.

It's that time of year again... Movember!

Many of the KA crew are keen to support Movember once again... Support your hairy friends; donate wildly and often! Spare a thought for Di our Marketing Gal, who has to put up with all these would be 'pornstars' hanging around the office. They love it, she spends the month cringing... So, make it count!

Donate online or send a cheque to 'Movember Foundation' ref 1364266, PO Box 292, Prahran VIC 3181.

Movember raises awareness of men's health issues and donates to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyond blue - the national depression initiative.

Did you know: Depression affects 1 in 6 men... most don't seek help. Untreated depression is a leading risk factor for suicide. Last year in Australia 18,700 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer and more than 2,900 died of prostate cancer - equivalent to the number of women who will die from breast cancer annually.

Wayne Coward Joins KA

Welcome Wayne

KA is thrilled to have Wayne Coward on board. A construction support specialist, his 27 year career has covered concrete, structural steel, roofing and height access. He has worked on specification, design and product innovation. Wayne has significant product knowledge covering walkways, platforms and ladder access systems and a sound depth of experience.

Contact Wayne on 0458 222 300 or wayne.coward@karabiner.com.au