CASE STUDY 9: Vertical Ladder Replacement BEFORE AFTER CASE STUDY: Height Safety Industry Leader for Technical Maintenance, Inspections, and Safety Services at Height. Call RIGCOM Access on 1300 893 230 or email: admin@rigcomaccess.com Brief: RIGCOM Access was commissioned to complete an assessment of the safety systems on a school building and recommend any improvements required. Assessment: Following a review of the site, it was noted there were issues with the existing access ladder system being employed: • Ladder had been installed in a vertical position where the AS1657 Standard prefers an optimal angle of 70o-75o where practicable. Due to the space available this would have been a better solution; • The top rung of the ladder wasn’t level with the exit roof, which creates a potent

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