Who the project was for:
Benang prides itself on delivering multi-utility infrastructure projects, servicing an array of government departments, head contractors and asset owners across Western Australia.
Through innovative solutions, Benang are committed to providing Western Australia with sustainable and reliable energy, driving progress and development.
Industry:
Power Facility – Electricity
Location:
Mt Lawley, Western Australia
Purpose:
Creating a safe and compliant floor structure in electrical switch room.
Problem:
- Existing steel frame needed to be removed.
- Existing timber floor covers deemed unsafe by Western Power standards.
- The live switch room needed to power down the transformers, which would then need the street to shut down for half a day.
- Works had to be completed on a weekend due to a school being on the street.
1. Reduce:
- Reduce OHS risks for timber and steel associated to potential of flashback ARC as well as slip and trip hazard.
2. Design:
- Choosing a grit that would be suitable for reduced slip risk.
- Sits above the ground, so loading point and tensile strength needed to be extra strong.
- 38mm mesh selected, so needed to reinstate frame at correct height to suit FRP mesh.
3. Compliance:
- Make sure the new structures withstand the foot traffic and meet the Western Power dictated standards for switch room compliance.
Solutions:
Design:
- The discussion was had about the practicality of FRP, how quick it is to manufacture, freight and install, plus the long lifespan.
- Selected colours, width and grit.
Install:
- Install was completed by Grating FRP Australia team.
- We had cut panels at spec, with quick transportation of product due to its lightness.
The Future:
- Maintained compliance means great audits.
- Less risk of injury for the users – flashback ARC safety.
Project Outcome:
We refurbished the donga access floorings in a quick manner and created a safer and clean environment for the users.
- Meets compliance standards.
- The strength of the flooring shows much less wear potential.
- Compliant to Western Power’s Switch Room Standards.
- Quick installation with no compromise on quality.
- Reduced OHS Risk Rating.
Delivery:
- Delivered quickly in full batch with panels to exact specifications.
Install:
- The install was succesfully completed by Grating FRP Australia.
Withstand:
- The product is beyond tough enough to withstand the environments conditions and use from person traffic.
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