This project required approximately 250 linear meters of the safety guard system. Skymesh was chosen because it was specifically developed to address the inherent problem of falls through translucent roof lights, a cause of numerous incidents, including preventable fatalities. Unlike underside mesh intended for construction worker protection or insulation support, Skymesh provides 100% fall protection when installed on top of roof lights.

The use of 75mm x 75mm galvanized 4mm wire mesh ensures durability and allows the system to be visually checked annually as part of a robust Roof Management Plan.

The project use case was driven by the HVAC contractors need to have additional protection around roof-lights where they were servicing plant. This also include either side of walkways that that serviced plant areas and had potential fall through hazards alongside. Installing Skymesh on their roof lights as a permanent solution addressed a neglected application that could otherwise have significant consequences, fulfilling the property owners primary duty of care under the HASW Act 2015 to eliminate or minimize risks. This project serves as a leading example of how property owners and facility managers can proactively manage roof safety, extending beyond guardrails or anchor points to comprehensively control fall hazards.

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Assetforce

Bremic