How we retrofitted a compliant HVAC staircase in Ringwood

October 2, 2025

At Safety Plus, our suite of complete roof safety solutions and height safety equipment installation ensures maximum protection for people working at heights.

We provide solutions within the HVAC industry, where technicians often work at height on ladders while installing, repairing, or maintaining air conditioning units, these are tasks that require managing both equipment and tools, safely.

HVAC management company Airmaster contacted us to create a compliant, safe workplace at the busy Eastland Shopping Centre in Ringwood, Victoria. They requested the retrofit installation of a custom aluminium staircase to integrate with existing site structures and access conditions.

The best products for the best solutions

A custom aluminium staircase was engineered to integrate seamlessly with the existing tilt slab wall and steel structure, reducing the need for additional fabrication or support framing. It was manufactured from long-lasting and corrosion-resistant aluminium and designed to meet Australian Standards AS 1657:2018.

Safety features of the solution include:

  • Dual handrails
  • Non-slip treads
  • Mid-rails and landings as required
  • Integration with the access walkway on the base platform.

Delivering height safety in a live site

The site posed several challenges, including difficulties faced by the existing scaffolding. Our team worked closely with the scaffolders, who removed and reinstalled sections of the scaffold to align with our workflow. This ensured safe access for our installers and allowed for uninterrupted progress, throughout the installation.

On-site installation on the live site took four days, with smooth execution and minimal downtime. Other highlights of the installation included:

  • No lost time injuries (zero LTIs)
  • Efficient scaffold coordination
  • Smart use of existing structures that reduced overall install time and cost.

Now, the compliant and durable staircase will allow HVAC technicians to safely do their jobs at height, in any weather conditions.

From Melbourne CBD to Ringwood and across Victoria, we’re trusted by companies to deliver compliant height safety equipment installation.

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