School Principals – Is Your Roof a Safety Hazard?
Do you find loose tennis balls on your school roof?
This everyday situations pose serious risks if not managed correctly.
Safety is not just a checkbox to be ticked
A reminder of the detrimental effects of not having adequate height safety systems. This is the roof that Paul Hogan, the semi-retired school principal fell through in 2024
What could have been done differently?
Belmont High School
Strange things rain down on school roofs. These often require staff and students to make “rescue operations” that are far more dangerous than they seem. A misstep or a slippery surface can have tragic and expensive consequences – which is why many schools across Victoria are taking the necessary height safety measures to protect their people.
Solution: Safer & Cost-Effective Roof Access System
Workplace Defender worked with Belmont High School to install safer, lower-maintenance alternatives that also aligned with their budget and compliance needs.
Melbourne Grammar School
Melbourne Grammar faced an urgent roof access issue due to a persistent leak requiring immediate attention. Their primary concern was ensuring roof safety for the plumbers addressing the leak.
Solution: A Custom Approach to Roof Safety
Workplace Defender collaborated closely with Melbourne Grammar School to design and implement a bespoke safety system to preserve the historic buildings and provide access to a roof leak
Trinity Grammar School
Trinity Grammar was conducting a routine safety audit and identified several compliance gaps in their roof access systems. They needed an experienced partner to complete the recommended works efficiently and within a restricted schedule
Solution: A staggered installation
Trinity Grammar successfully ticked off its audit checklist and reinforced its commitment to student and staff safety. The school is now equipped with systems to support external service providers safely.