Project Spotlight: Safe Access Solution – Food Processing Facility, Lidcombe
PROJECT
Food Processing Facility
SYSTEM
FrogLink Anchors with Rivets
LOCATION
Lidcombe
WHEN
June 2026
At Edge Protection Hire, we pride ourselves on being one of Sydney’s leading providers of height safety solutions. From temporary edge protection, handrails to fall restraint systems and certified anchor points, our diverse range allows us to deliver compliant, practical outcomes regardless of site constraints, structure, or sequencing.
Lidcombe Height Safety Solution
We partnered with a major builder to deliver a tailored height safety solution at a live food processing facility in Lidcombe. The project involved a large temporary roof penetration, created to facilitate the removal and installation of new industrial food processing tanks. Delivering this safely required precise coordination, strict adherence to safety protocols and minimal disruption to ongoing operations all within a highly controlled food-grade environment.
Challenges with the Project
- Ensuring worker safety on a metal roof with a large penetration
- Maintaining strict site compliance, including extensive documentation and approvals to meet both safety and hygiene standards
- Adhering to clean work practices within an operational food facility
- Working within tight time constraints aligned with a pre-scheduled crane lift and the client’s production schedule
Our Height Safety Solution
To enable safe access and operations around the roof penetration, we installed FrogLink Anchors with Rivets, specifically designed for use on metal roofs to support fall restraint and lifting activities.
This system allowed workers to safely raise and lower large tanks while maintaining full control during the roof works.
Our team implemented strict clean-site procedures and provided all required documentation to ensure full compliance with both safety regulations and food-grade operational requirements. The project was delivered on schedule, aligning seamlessly with the pre-planned crane lift.
Project Results
- Delivered a safe and controlled work environment in a live operational plant
- Installed fully compliant fall restraint anchor systems
- Enabled efficient and secure lifting operations for critical equipment
- Provided the client with confidence and peace of mind throughout the project
Safety First- Hierarchy of Control & SWMS
Every project we undertake is backed by a comprehensive risk assessment and Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS). A key part of this process is applying the Hierarchy of Control, which is the foundation of effective safety planning.
In simple terms, the hierarchy ranks risk controls from most effective to least:
- Elimination – Remove the hazard completely
- Substitution – Replace with a safer alternative
- Engineering Controls – Isolate people from the hazard (e.g. edge protection systems)
- Administrative Controls – Procedures, training, signage
- PPE – Harnesses, helmets, etc. (last line of defence)
Proven Systems Across Multiple Projects
The project with Lidcombe Food Processing Facility is just one of many where we’ve successfully used the FrogLink Anchor with Rivets.
Having a wide range of systems at our disposal means we can:
- Adapt to site constraints quickly
- Provide Permanent and Temporary solutions
- Maintain compliance without slowing down the build
- Provide practical, buildable solutions – not just theoretical ones
Need an Edge Protection Solution For Your Project?
If you’ve got a project with limited fixing options, complex access or challenging height safety requirements, we can help. Get in touch with us for a fast, practical and compliant solution and a quote turned around quickly so you can keep your project moving.
