What you need to know about fall protection gear for workers… and their tools
06 October, 2016 by Oscar Ratalino, Research & Development Manager, 3M Fall ProtectionFor workers at height the number one safety concern is preventing a fall, whether it be a person or an object.
Ergodyne topped parts pouches 5528 (canvas) and 5538 (tarpaulin)
01 September, 2016Ergodyne's topped parts pouches 5528 (canvas) and 5538 (tarpaulin) feature a hands-free, self-closing Trap Door top preventing items inside from dropping from heights, even when the pouch is tipped over.
3M Protecta PRO Fall Protection Full-Body Harness range
05 July, 2016Capital Safety has released a redesigned and upgraded 3M Protecta PRO Full-Body Harness Range for fall protection.
Good compliance found on Perth construction sites
26 April, 2016An inspection program of construction sites in Perth has found a high level of compliance with workplace safety laws.
Capital Safety DBI-SALA ExoFit STRATA harness
31 March, 2016Capital Safety has added the DBI-SALA ExoFit STRATA harness to its line of fall protection solutions, a full body safety harness designed and tested with data-driven, third-party research.
Improving worker compliance with fall protection equipment
08 March, 2016 by Rick Millar, Technical Manager for Capital Safety Australia & New Zealand, a 3M companyDespite alarming statistics provided by Safe Work Australia that indicate falls from height remain the number one cause of death in the construction industry, many workers continue to avoid using proper fall protection equipment.
Don't be complacent — height safety standards still need to be maintained
23 October, 2015Going back 12 to 18 months ago, the height safety industry was abuzz with information, publications and news items about the changes to Australian Standard AS/NZS 5532. But now that the dust has settled, have we all become a little too complacent?
Leading edges — an under-recognised hazard
07 October, 2015 by Rick Millar, Technical Manager, Capital Safety Australia & New Zealand*There are some working-at-height applications where environmental factors can affect the performance of PPE. In such circumstances, incorrect product selection could have catastrophic results.
The problem with unisex safety equipment
06 October, 2015 by Kym Clark, founder of She’s Empowered*An opinion on the problem with using unisex PPE when working in high-risk environments from the founder of She's Empowered.
Basic principles of working-at-height anchorage systems
06 October, 2015 by Working at Height Association (WAHA)Recent accidents from working-at-height activities highlight the need to re-enforce the basic principles that must be observed to ensure that the risks from falls are to be minimised through the correct design, installation, testing and recertification of working-at-height anchorage systems.
RIS ULRA01 Ultimate Rope Access Harness
30 September, 2015The RIS ULRA01 Ultimate Rope Access Harness is a purpose-built harness suitable for rope-access and rescue-specific requirements.
Capital Safety DBI-SALA Rollgliss Rope-Mate Mechanical Prusik
28 August, 2015Capital Safety has added the DBI-SALA Rollgliss Rope-Mate Mechanical Prusik to its RollglissTechnical Rescue range.
Safe work at height rules update
10 August, 2015 by Carl Sachs*, Managing Director, Workplace Access & SafetyThe revised model code of practice for Managing the Risk of Falls in the Workplace is explained.
Ergodyne Magnetic Tray Organisers 5920 (Rectangle) and 5925 (Round)
05 August, 2015The Ergodyne magnetic tray organisers are used to store small metallic parts and can be attached to any metallic structure close to the worker at any angle or height.
Capital Safety DBI-SALA Delta Comfort Harness range
04 August, 2015Capital Safety has launched the DBI-SALA Delta Comfort Harness range to its portfolio of fall protection equipment.
