Sperian Protection Fall Protection catalogue
11 April, 2011A fall protection catalogue that features safety and product information to simplify the selection of the correct type of fall protection equipment in the workplace is now available.
It takes much more than just harnesses to keep workers safe at height
22 March, 2011 by Paul StathisToo many people still have the misconception that the dangers associated with working at height can be removed simply by wearing a fall-restraint harness. But that’s completely wrong, as two height-safety subject matter experts point out. In this article, they show that there is much more than just harnesses to take into consideration in keeping workers safe at height.
Beaver Brands Web Temp Life Lines
24 February, 2011 byThe Beaver Brands Web Temp Life Lines are easily installed, 20 m webbing temporary lifelines that provide workers at height the benefit of horizontal mobility.
Capital Safety Repel harnesses, lanyards and pole straps range
18 February, 2011 byThe Repel range of harnesses, lanyards and pole straps is constructed from the Repel technology webbing textile which forms a fine textile shell that provides a good level of water resistance, a natural self-cleaning effect and a durable protective function. Water or other substances such as oil or dirt simply run off its surface.
Safemaster temporary anchor
17 February, 2011 bySafemaster’s temporary anchor affords multidirectional fall arrest protection for workers on metal roofs, without damaging the roof sheet.
Project: Fall protection equipment for harsh environmental conditions
17 February, 2011A major utility company that is responsible for the delivery of water and wastewater services in Queensland, requires many of its workers to wear fall protection equipment - specifically full-body safety harnesses every day - to work in physically harsh and dirty conditions.
Travel 8 Pilot Traveller fall protection
29 November, 2010 byWorking with Travel 8 static line systems, Pilot Traveller provides continuous fall protection on all roof surfaces. The smooth operation of the traveller continues around corners and over intermediates without the need to detach from the system.
It’s time to update the Australian fall-arrest standard
02 September, 2010 by Michael Bermejo*Workers who have to carry out tasks at height are exposed to some of the most significant risks for any industry. It should come as no surprise that standards bodies and safety authorities highly regulate the work methods of such workers and the safety equipment they use. But it may surprise many to learn that our comprehensive standards don’t cover the structural point that is designated to support the forces that are generated when arresting a fall - the anchor points.
Is your roof as safe as you think it is?
01 July, 2010 by Simon Luke*It seems that in a world dominated by social and corporate responsibility, little of this goodwill is cascading down to the operational grassroots of roof maintenance and inspection work. Either that, or initial good intentions are being changed or diluted by people with little regard for people’s safety or insufficient experience to make good decisions about roof safety.
Soll GlideLoc fall protection climbing system
02 June, 2010 byThe Soll GlideLoc fall-protection climbing system can be permanently installed on buildings, towers and masts and comprises a guided-type fall arrester which glides up and down a steel or aluminium notched guide rail.
Miller Huntsman rescue kit
02 June, 2010 byDesigned to be set up quickly and easily, the Miller Huntsman rescue kit saves valuable time in the event of rescue and retrieval operations.
Sperian Miller Amax.2 full-body work-positioning harness
21 May, 2010 byThe Miller Amax.2 full-body work-positioning harness is designed for working in suspension for long periods of time and engineered for safety and comfort, making it the most comfortable full body harness in the company’s fall protection range.
Miller TechLine temporary horizontal life line
21 May, 2010 byThe Miller TechLine temporary horizontal life line (HLL) provides safety when working at heights.
Capital Safety DBI-Sala Rollgliss R500 rescue and escape device
21 May, 2010 byThe DBI-Sala Rollgliss R500 rescue and escape device provides fast and safe rescue for a wide range of work areas.
Capital Safety DBI-Sala flotation harness
20 May, 2010 byDBI-Sala’s flotation harness incorporates an integral Baltic Safety personal flotation device (PFD), commonly known as an inflatable life jacket, and is suitable for workers exposed to hazardous marine environments, giving fall protection, buoyancy protection and survival solutions.
