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Delivering Safer, Faster and More Efficient Access Solutions on One of the UK’s Largest Infrastructure Projects. Project Overview: Old Oak Common Station is one of the most significant and technically demanding infrastructure projects currently under construction in the UK. As a key part of the HS2 network, the underground station box measures approximately 850 metres long, 70 metres wide and 20 metres deep, involving extensive reinforced concrete works throughout the excavation and structural phases. Operating within a live and continuously evolving construction environment, the project required safe and reliable access solutions that would not only protect operatives working across reinforcement and shuttering systems, but also help maintain site productivity and programme efficiency across multiple active work zones. SafeSmart was selected to supply modular access systems capable of improving site safety while enabling faster movement, rapid deployment and greater operational flexibility throughout the build. The Challenge: The scale and complexity of the Old Oak Common station build created major access challenges during the reinforced concrete works packages. Large areas of exposed reinforcement steel and shuttering systems required operatives to move safely between work areas while multiple trades operated simultaneously within the excavation. Traditional access methods often created inefficiencies around movement onsite, restricted safe crossing points and slowed productivity as work fronts changed throughout construction. The contractor required an access solution that could: Improve safe movement across reinforcement and formwork Reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls Eliminate improvised access methods Increase efficiency when moving between work zones Adapt quickly to changing site conditions Be lightweight and rapidly deployable without heavy lifting equipment Support continuous operations within a busy live construction environment With ongoing structural works progressing, maintaining both safety and operational efficiency was critical to keeping works moving on schedule. The Solution: SafeSmart supplied its modular 45-degree and 70-degree StepOvers

  Creating Safer Access for Modern Fire Engine Manufacturing As one of the world’s leading fire engine manufacturers, Angloco builds specialist emergency response vehicles designed to perform in some of the toughest conditions imaginable. From ladders and lighting systems to cameras and foam guns, every vehicle requires extensive fit-out work at height before it is ready for service. However, with increasingly complex vehicle designs and evolving safety requirements, traditional access methods were no longer providing the efficiency or protection required within the workshop. To improve safety, maintain productivity and adapt to changing operational demands, Angloco turned to the SafeSmart Aluminium Mini Mobile Scaffold system, delivering A Better Way to approach vehicle access. The Challenge Manufacturing modern fire engines involves significant working at height throughout the build process. Teams regularly need access to the roof area of the vehicle to install: Emergency lighting systems Roof ladders Cameras and sensors Foam guns and specialist firefighting equipment At the same time, operatives still needed unrestricted access below the vehicle to continue compartment fit-outs and internal assembly work. For Angloco, this created several key challenges. Limited Workshop Space Operating within a 60-year-old facility, the workshop was never originally designed to accommodate the size and complexity of today’s emergency response vehicles. Space was limited, meaning large fixed access systems were not a practical option. Multiple Vehicle Sizes Every fire engine build can differ in size and configuration, making flexibility essential. Any access solution needed to adapt quickly to different vehicle dimensions without slowing production. Safety and Compliance Historically, much of the work had been carried out using ladders. While this had “always been the way”, modern safety expectations and insurance requirements demanded safer working at height solutions that helped eliminate fall risks. Angloco needed an access system that was: Lightweight Mobile Modular Compact enough for

  Timber frame construction projects move quickly, but they often present unique access challenges in the early stages of a build. Before permanent staircases are installed, site teams still need safe and reliable access between floors to carry tools, materials and equipment. We work with contractors to provide safe temporary stair solutions that replace the need for ladders during these critical early phases of construction. A recent project with Cala Group Limited demonstrates how temporary access stairs can significantly improve construction site safety on timber frame builds. The Challenge: Safe Access Before Permanent Stairs Are Installed On many residential construction projects, particularly timber frame developments, the permanent staircase is installed later in the build programme. However, site teams still need to move between levels from the early structural stages. Without a dedicated access solution, this often means relying on ladders. While ladders are sometimes necessary, they can present risks when workers are carrying tools, materials, or equipment between floors. This is where AdjustaStairs provide a much safer alternative. A Practical Temporary Stair Solution We supplied AdjustaStairs to provide a safe, stable temporary stair access system for the timber frame structure. AdjustaStairs are specifically designed for construction environments and offer several advantages: Quick installation on active construction sites Adjustable height to suit multi-level structures Safe access when carrying tools or materials A more stable alternative to ladders Improved safety for workers moving between floors On this Cala Group project, the temporary stairs allowed site teams to safely access upper levels of the timber frame structure while construction progressed toward the stage where the permanent staircase would be installed. As residential developments increasingly adopt modern methods of construction, including timber frame systems, having the right temporary works and access equipment becomes even more important. Providing safe vertical access early in the build programme