Fall protection: I have my gear. Now what?
10 April, 2014 by Michael Biddle*Let's face it - accidental falls on the job happen. Even workers with extensive working-at-heights experience can lose their balance, trip or misstep. The danger of falling at height is real and can bring devastating consequences.
Capital Safety Inspection Reporting Tool (CSIRT)
02 April, 2014Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and Protecta brands of fall protection equipment, has announced the launch of its Site Inspection Reporting Service.
Honeywell Miller AirCore harnesses
25 March, 2014The Honeywell Miller AirCore range of lightweight, full-body harnesses is designed with breathable, open-core padding technology to provide optimal airflow, while reducing heat and moisture entrapment, to keep workers drier and cooler.
Nano-Lok edge self-retracting lifeline (SRL) range
17 March, 2014The Nano-Lok edge self-retracting lifeline (SRL) is engineered for both foot level tie-off and sharp-edge applications.
DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue Static Kernmantle rope range
26 November, 2013The DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue range of Static Kernmantle rope and cord includes a selection of high-strength and hard-wearing ropes that deliver good resistance to minor cuts, abrasions, chemicals, grime and heat.
DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue pre-sewn Prusik loops
26 November, 2013The DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue pre-sewn Prusik loops range eliminates the use of knots that could become loose.
DBI-SALA OzPod Rescue Frame
26 November, 2013The OzPod Rescue Frame is designed for rescue, access and extrication work over edges, while providing safety for the operator, worker or patient.
DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue Litter Bridle
26 November, 2013The DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue Litter Bridle allows rescue personnel to safely and efficiently rig a rescue stretcher with a rated lifting bridle that allows both a vertical and horizontal lifting capacity.
DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue Gear Pack
26 November, 2013The DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue Gear Pack is designed to provide protection for vital rescue equipment before, during and after use.
Capital Safety DBI-SALA Kernmantle rope pole strap range
28 October, 2013With an easy-to-use, lightweight yet durable design, the Kernmantle Rope Pole Strap range was engineered to meet the demands of linesmen for work positioning, restraint and assisted climbing when the use of a rope pole strap is preferred.
Capital Safety Australia Saflok fall protection mining anchors
28 October, 2013Capital Safety has launched its DBI-SALA Saflok fall protection mining anchors.
Shock absorber technology in fall arrest lanyard
12 June, 2013 by Michael Biddle, Managing Director, Capital SafetyYou have heard of a ‘shock absorber’ before, but what does it have to do when it comes to fall protection? Or, maybe you have heard of a shock absorber but have you ever wondered how it works?
DBI-SALA Force2 shock absorbing lanyard range
30 May, 2013Capital Safety has launched the improved DBI-SALA Force2 Shock Absorbing Lanyard Range which is lighter, stronger and more durable.
Development of Australian Standard for single point anchors
14 April, 2013The Working at Height Association has funded the development of an Australia Standard for the manufacture and test of single point anchors through Standards Australia. Gordon Cadzow, Secretary, WAHA, provides all the background and progress of this standard and the critical next step to ensure properly functioning fall arrest systems.
Protecta Dual-Ring Cable Tie-Off Adapter anchorage device
03 April, 2013The Protecta Dual-Ring Cable Tie-Off Adapter anchorage device has been designed to provide an alternative to ‘choker’ style anchors and as a safe replacement for material handling slings that are being used for fall protection.
