Nowhere is safety more important than in a hospital. Founded in 1886, Waikato Hospital is a major hospital in Hamilton that provides specialised and emergency healthcare for the Midland and Waikato regions, with patients referred from surrounding hospitals.
Monkeytoe was contracted to provide a range of access solutions including walkways, stairs and access systems to many roof areas, which had high maintenance requirements but no provision for safe access.
Many of these called for a combination of ladders, handrails and custom stairs. One area required Monkeytoe to design, supply and install a fire escape stair that was impassable to public but always clear in the event of a fire. This involved extensive discussion and consultation with the hospital to fully meet their safety and compliance needs.