When it comes to workplace safety, particularly in areas involving heights, AS1657 is a standard that plays a critical role in the everyday works completed by Practical Engineering.

The standard guides the design, construction, and installation of fixed platforms, walkways, stairways, and ladders to ensure a safe working environment, particularly with our industrial clients. These projects can be small scale right up to significant projects and frequently isn’t well appreciated the requirements to adhere this this standard.

AS1657 is a crucial standard in the realm of workplace safety, ensuring that platforms, walkways, stairways, and ladders are safe, reliable, and compliant with legal requirements. Whether you’re involved in construction, manufacturing, or any industry that requires safe access to elevated areas, Practical Engineering can guide you in understanding and applying AS1657 for maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.