Access & Egress

Walkways ensure safe access to and from elevated work areas. Northern Strands offers a lightweight, bolt together system that provides a versatile solution for your stairway and walkway requirements. The bolt together components can be customized to fit the shape of any rooftop, ensuring safe and compliant access. The system is made from durable aluminum and powder-coated pipe.

A non-penetrating guardrail is either weighted and placed on rooftops or clamped onto a standing seam roof structure to create a protective barrier at the leading edge. There are several types of guardrails available, along with custom configurations. These guardrails help prevent falls before they occur, making them one of the most effective proactive measures for fall protection.

Fixed ladders are essential for providing safe access to work areas and ensuring workers comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations. These ladders can be custom-built and tailored to meet the specific requirements of your location.

A vertical lifeline system on a fixed ladder is more efficient for fall protection than a double-leg lanyard. Instead of the time-consuming process of attaching and detaching your lanyard hooks, you can connect them to the vertical lifeline, allowing you to climb the ladder at a normal pace.

Passive protection solutions such as guardrails and control zone markers create safe working environments by reducing exposure to fall hazards. These systems require no specialized training to use and provide continuous, reliable protection around roof edges, platforms, and work zones.