Access Solutions

Scaffolding

KAEFER offers comprehensive access solutions, including scaffolding supply, erection, and dismantling, with engineering and AutoCAD design for safety and efficiency. This is supported by an extensive scaffold stock holding across our Australian operations. The system offers benefits to our projects, maintenance and shutdown campaigns including:

• Field access via tablets for easy data updates, photo sharing, and report generation.
• Quick, accurate stock data for efficient scaffolding equipment management.
• Overview of progress, productivity, manning, equipment use, material status, work progress, and HSEQ indicators.
• Track scaffold inspections with automatic updates on the scaffolding register.

Scaffold Design and Engineering

KAEFER offers in-house scaffold design and engineering to create safe, efficient, and cost-effective access solutions per AS1576 and AS4576 standards. Using AutoCAD, we provide 2D and 3D designs, with 3D models integrated into client site models for clash detection in Navisworks.
 
Our qualified Scaffold Design Engineers review, analyse, and certify designs, considering factors like scaffold weight, live loads, and environmental conditions. We streamline the process from scaffold requests to 3D model review and construction, allowing for early troubleshooting and optimised outcomes in constructability and safety.
 
We support all scaffolding types, including conventional tube & clip and system scaffolding.

Rope Access

KAEFER holds full IRATA membership and employs rope access technicians trained from levels 1 to 3 across various industrial disciplines. Our dedicated rope access division provides adaptable and dynamic services across multiple sectors.

Rope access is a safe and cost-effective solution for difficult-to-reach and remote areas, offering reduced fall risks, fewer equipment needs, and minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Our range of rope access services:

• Structural, Mechanical & Piping (SMP)
• Electrical & Instrumentation
• Rigging
• Surface Protection
• Insulation & Cladding
• Passive Fire Protection
• NDT – Real-Time Radiography
• Emergency Response

Alternative Solutions

KAEFER offers alternative access solutions with Velo Tech Systems’ V-Deck – a high-strength, lightweight modular platform for temporary access. V-Deck uses a hook and clasp system to anchor panels to tensioned cables, stabilised by suspension chains, and is compatible with various scaffolding types.

We also have experience with other access methods, including tension netting and DELTADECK, a flexible low-level platform ideal for heights of 3m and below.