Installing safety at height system

Safetyworks and Solutions have installed a safety at height system that has been tailored specifically for the rooftop of Stephenson House in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.

Maintenance personnel accessing the rooftop of Stephenson House in Bletchley, Milton Keynes can do so with the assurance that Safetyworks and Solutions have installed a safety at height system that has been tailored specifically for the building.

Vacant for the past three years, the fifteen-storey high Stephenson House has been brought back to life to offer a more sustainable and secure living environment.

The 30 year old building has been refurbished to provide 110 one and two-bedroom apartments, a brand new shopping mall, and around 6,620 square foot of retail space on the ground floor.

Now complete, Stephenson House once again stands proud and has been re-born as a landmark in design with its contemporary facade dominating Bletchley's skyline.

Working in partnership with the architects, Safetyworks and Solutions supplied and installed 200m of Flexideck walkway system which was installed to the rigidal standing seam roof, thereby enabling operatives to safely access the vents and rainwater valleys on this particularly narrow section of the roof.

The Flexideck system was mounted to the top of the seams with specially adapted bearers that will prevent the system lifting off in high winds.

Flexideck is manufactured from 99% recycled polyethylene, resulting in a lightweight, easily cleaned, non-penetrative and rot free system that can be designed and produced by Safetyworks and Solutions to suit any profile.

As testimony to its durability, Flexideck also comes with a 'peace of mind' 25-year guarantee.

To compliment the Flexideck system, and provide fall arrest protection, a Uniline overhead system was mounted to the steel beams, with a further system installed to the main roof above via Uniline force management anchors.

To complete, a secure box was installed on the landings to enable safe roof access via the existing hatch.

"Stephenson House has been totally rejuvenated and now reflects a modern, vibrant building".

"We have provided a roof safety system that will prove to be effective, cost efficient and will be easy to maintain for many years to come", said Marco Norman, Managing Director of Safetyworks and Solutions.

For all of your 'safety at height' requirements please telephone Safetyworks and Solutions on 01487 841400 or visit the website.

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