Defender™ Walkway

Defender™ walkways protect your people and your roof — fully compliant and always ready for use

What are Defender™ Roof walkways?

Defender™ walkway systems provide permanent, high-grip access paths across rooftops, plant platforms, and maintenance zones. Designed to eliminate the risk of slips, trips, and falls — and prevent costly damage to roofing materials — Defender™ walkways are the regulator’s preferred solution short of staying off the roof entirely. Always ready for use, they offer peace of mind for building owners, contractors, and workers.

Built in a NATA™-accredited lab and compliant with the National Construction Code, AS 1657, and all state OH&S laws, these walkways are your safest, most straightforward path to compliance.

Walkway Variations

Defender™ walkway systems can be configured in a range of variations to suit different roof types, slopes, and safety requirements—ensuring safe, compliant access in any environment.

Flat Walkways

For low-slope or flat roofs
Multi-directional non-slip surface
Fast to install and cost-effective

Levelled Walkway

Installed perpendicular to steep roof slopes
Raised on custom brackets to create a level walking surface
Ideal for high-pitch roofs where standard flat walkways are unsafe

Inclined Walkways with Treads

For walkways running with the slope
Integrated grip treads for safe footing on inclines

Where and How Defender™ Walkways Are Used

Safe access to rooftop HVAC units and solar panels
Plant platforms and raised service areas
Around roof hatches, ladders, and guardrails
Sites requiring frequent maintenance (quarterly or annually)
Asbestos, steel deck, and brown-built roofs
Flat, pitched, or multi-surface roofs

Intergrates with other safety systems

Guardrails (including fold-down options)
Ladder access brackets and roof hatches
Platforms and parapet steps

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Materials	Aluminium
Compliance	AS 1657-2013: Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders
Installation	Performed by technicians with specialised training

Why Choose Workplace Defender

Comprehensive Services: From design and manufacturing to installation
Customised Solutions: Tailored safety systems to meet unique site challenges and specific requirements.
Independently Certified & Compliant: Manufactured in an ISO 9001-accredited facility, tested in NATA-accredited fall prevention facilities, and fully compliant with Australian standards, with thorough documentation provided.
Trusted by Leading Industries: Extensive experience across sectors like construction, education, healthcare, and more.
Expert Consultation: Collaborative approach with architects, engineers, and building owners to integrate safety systems effectively.

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Talk to our team about designing a platform system tailored to your environment.