Who the project was for:
Bulli Hospital provides inpatient, outpatient and allied health services, as well as the Urgent Care Centre.
The Bulli Urgent Care Centre provides treatment for minor injury and illness, similar to a GP. The nurse-led model of care enables patients to be seen and assessed by specialist nurses who, in consultation with medical teams, deliver treatment and management plans for patients.
Industry:
Government Owned Healthcare Facility
Location:
Bulli, New South Wales
Purpose:
Creating a safer access pathway
Problem:
The previous access pathway to the hospitals air-conditioning unit was not safely accessible for contractors when visiting for services and maintenance. This created a dangerous workplace hazard and reduced a capacity for contractors to complete work in a safe manner.
1. Access
- Uneven surfaces
- Native garden to protect
2. Safety:
- Slip risk due to weather/ environmental factors
- No clear access pathway
3. Servicing:
- Contractors’ safety is paramount to service due to liability risks – causing decline in service
Solutions:
Design:
- Create a design that does not interfere the current garden landscaping and vegetation
- Create a safer access pathway that minimises occupational health and safety hazards.
Build:
- Have the components for the structure prefabricated and cut before delivery onsite.
- Ensure all parts of construction are ready for safe transport.
- Have a complete instruction guide available for build.
Install:
- Install the construction in a timely manner to reduce down time on accessibility.
- Be cost and time efficient.
- Ensure no vegetation damage and the outcome of the product is aesthetically pleasing.
Project Outcome:
We built a raised path and bridge from FRP Grating and Structural Members. Ultimately, we provided a final product which is non-corrosive, low maintenance, safe, aesthetic, smooth and provides access with minimised risks. The result created a safer access point to the air-conditioning unit with no disruptions or damages to the native gardens.
Reduced:
- Down time from installation and hazard risks.
Increased:
Safety for maintenance contractors via accessibility.
Appeal:
Made the structure visually aesthetically appealing to the public eye.
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