With over 17 years of expertise in the height safety industry, Anchor Safe has honed its ability to deliver efficient and comprehensive roof safety audits tailored to the needs of our retail clients. By embracing advancements in technology, we have successfully implemented cutting-edge solutions to enhance our service delivery.
All Anchor Safe Audit Managers now utilise drone technology to conduct aerial inspections of client sites. This approach not only ensures a safer audit process by minimizing the need for working at height but also allows us to cover extensive areas up to ten times faster than traditional methods. By capturing a bird’s-eye view, we achieve unparalleled efficiency without compromising on the accuracy or detail of our assessments.
To further streamline operations, Anchor Safe has developed a proprietary app and client portal to keep our customers and team updated with height safety compliance in real time. This advanced platform offers a comprehensive database of height safety system components, tracking crucial details such as installation dates, past certifications, and upcoming maintenance schedules. Additionally, the portal enables real-time monitoring of audit progress and the seamless management of non-compliance issues across multiple sites.
Our clients are finding profound efficiencies with this portal being empowered to gain instant visibility of their compliance status across a national portfolio at a glance.
A Recent Success Story: Chadstone – Australia’s Leading Lifestyle Destination
A standout example of our capabilities is the recent audit of Chadstone, Australia’s leading lifestyle destination. For this complex project, our Audit Manager Michael Freeman utilised drone technology to identify potential hazards and provide clear imagery for areas that were inaccessible. Ensuring a comprehensive inspection Anchor Safe conducted several meetings with the client to plan the audit and enabled the team to cover 170,000 square metres of roof area and audited 657 anchors, 154 ladders and 20 static lines and in just over 12 working days, the process was not only thorough but also incredibly efficient.
Creating Ease of Access to Cooling Towers
Anchor Safe’s comprehensive audits are designed to identify and address compliance issues on retail roof areas, ensuring that our clients can proactively rectify any non-compliance before peak shopping periods. A key focus is ensuring that critical infrastructure, such as cooling towers, is equipped with compliant access systems to facilitate safe and efficient servicing of air-conditioning and other essential plant equipment.
With options for customisation, our platforms integrate seamlessly with existing structures, offering durability and corrosion resistance to withstand harsh weather conditions commonly found on rooftops. By combining thorough audits, innovative solutions, and industry expertise, Anchor Safe supports retail clients in maintaining safe, compliant, and accessible roof spaces, safeguarding both operational continuity and worker safety.
Expert tip
Throughout my experience working with a diverse range of clients, each with unique needs, I have come to recognise that education plays a pivotal role in effective risk management. Given the wide variance in the understanding of height safety risks among end users, it is crucial to implement tailored, practical solutions that accommodate this diversity. These solutions should be designed to address experience levels ranging from beginners to experts, ensuring that risks are appropriately mitigated for all users.
Michael Freeman | Anchor Safe National Audit & Consulting Manager