Engineering
RIGCOM offers design, fabrication and installation of innovative height safety, fall protection and suspended access solutions.
Engineering
Through its consulting and engineering company Hi-Rise, RIGCOM offers design, fabrication and installation of innovative height safety, fall protection and suspended access solutions that provide safe access for operators working at height.
Offering a complete end-to-end solution, services include:
- Consultation
- Design
- Manufacture
- Installation
- Inspections and testing
- The Original RoofJockey™ davit and needle system
Specialist Engineering Services
Consultation
Working alongside architects, builders and developers, our engineers develop innovative and compliant solutions that enhance, rather than compromise building design and functionality.
When designing the appropriate solution, considerations include the type, location and frequency of access required for ongoing inspections and maintenance; the number of people who will be performing maintenance work; risk assessments; hazard identification and compliance with relevant Codes, Standards and industry Regulations.
New Building Consultation
RIGCOM offers expert consultation services for new high-rise building constructions. Our project design consultation ensures that all aspects of façade access are integrated from the initial design phase, avoiding costly retrofits and future compliance issues.
Our specialist engineering team provides comprehensive guidance and support to architects, designers, and developers, ensuring full compliance with Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
We tailor custom fall protection, height safety, and suspended access solutions to meet the unique needs of each roof or façade. We deliver solutions that protect workers at height, ensure safe access and improve your building’s design and functionality without sacrificing its aesthetic or practical integrity
Design
Our design team utilise 3D CAD Modelling to design compliant height safety systems, allowing them to address each roof and structure’s unique requirements and challenges.
RIGCOM’s engineering capability allows us to design in accordance with the standard, without being limited to off-the-shelf products. Clients benefit from unlimited design choices while remaining compliant with regulations.
Providing detailed, customised models before commissioning and construction allows clients to visualise the project and finalise designs to ensure the best possible outcome.
These modelled drawings enable clients to accurately understand the systems to be used, access points, load calculations and how the design integrates with the overall project to accommodate the specific needs of each site.
Manufacture
Whether it is walkways, handrails, staircases, hoists, RoofJockey™, or platforms, we custom-fabricate the componentry required for each project from our workshop in Melbourne.
We use locally sourced materials and observe all environmental regulations in regard to the management and disposal of wastes and materials.
Finishing can be completed using various methods, from galvanised solutions through to powder-coating and anodising, to provide the best corrosion protection and colour-matching.
Installation
With a full complement of insurances, our technicians specialise in safe work at heights and ensure that all height safety systems are installed as intended and in strict accordance with Australian Standards and regulations.
Our technicians adhere to comprehensive safe work at height protocols to minimise the risk of injury and are trained in working at height.
Our installation team hold a full suite of competencies, including Safe Work at Height, First Aid and Elevated Work Platform (EWP) use, allowing them to carry out installation work efficiently and effectively.
Inspection and Testing
In accordance with AS/NZS 1891 and AS 1567, which calls for periodic inspection of height safety systems including PPE, we offer routine inspections, testing and recertification services for our own systems as well as those installed by other companies.
We can test all types of installed height safety systems on all types of roofs, including:
- Anchors
- Horizontal lifelines
- Vertical lifelines
- Monorails
- Davit arms
All inspected systems are permanently labeled with the testing date and logged in our detailed testing database. Each client receives a comprehensive annual report, ensuring full transparency and compliance.
Site Safety Audit
Our Site Safety Audit service provides a thorough inspection of your site to identify all risks and implement appropriate measures to minimise the risk of falls from height.
Additionally, we assess any existing height safety and fall protection systems to ensure they are operating correctly and comply with AS 1657 and AS/NZS 1891 standards.
ROOFJOCKEY™
RoofJockey™ is a portable lightweight needle system designed to provide safe access for industrial abseiling teams working at height by providing an attachment point on buildings without pre-existing anchor points. This eliminates the need for an expensive structure to be built into the roof, also opening up the roof to other potential uses.
It can also be used as a materials lifting device, which is particularly useful when replacing windows, as a RoofJockey™ can be used to lift them into position along the exterior face of a building.
RoofJockey™ is designed and developed by Hi-Rise (a RIGCOM company), and is a registered brand of RIGCOM Group Pty Ltd.
RoofJockey™ is also available for purchase or hire, learn more at Hi-Rise.
RoofJockey™ can be used for many specialist working at height applications, including:
- COMMERCIAL
- RESIDENTIAL
- INDUSTRIAL
- SILOS AND MILLS
- STEEL DECKING
- CONCRETE ROOFS
- GLASS PARAPETS
- HIGH PARAPET BUILDINGS
RIGCOM, now hiring the Original RoofJockey™ davit and needle system
RIGCOM is now hiring out the original RoofJockey™ through our Sydney and Canberra branches. It’s critical that you have the correct well maintained and inspected access equipment on site and ready for use when you need it, contact us on 1300 893 230 to discuss your rental requirements to determine if the RoofJockey™ is right for you, or to arrange a quote for your short or long term hire.
Looking for a Professional Engineering Solution?
Contact us today to learn more about our services and discover how RIGCOM can tailor our Engineering expertise to provide safe access solutions for workers at height.
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