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.
Capital Safety Lad-Saf powered climb-assist system
17 May, 2010 byThe Lad-Saf powered climb-assist system does not require a separate or secondary fall-protection system. This fall-arrest-rated, dual system simplifies safety and increases worker productivity by providing both climbing assistance and fall protection to workers ascending fixed-ladder systems within wind turbine towers.
Low-Pro height safety anchor points
17 May, 2010 byThe Low-Pro height safety anchor points provide quick and easy retrofit installation to metal purlin structures suiting standard, corrugated and span deck roof profiles. The devices have a low visual impact and can be used as a primary abseil anchor point.
Nomex/Kevlar high-temperature fall protection range
17 May, 2010 byThe Nomex/Kevlar high-temperature fall protection range consists of a harness and two shock-absorbing lanyard models designed for applications encountered in high-temperature work environments.
Uniline Safety Systems RoofSafe anchor cable and rail system
17 May, 2010 byUniline Safety Systems has launched a three-part, continuous roof safety package including RoofSafe anchors, cable and rail systems which will help combat the risks for workers at height while also assuring OHS compliance.
Capital Safety DBI-Sala Repel fall protection range
17 May, 2010 byCapital Safety’s DBI-Sala has launched a range of fall protection products constructed from a specially designed textile called Repel technology webbing, providing a number of advantages over traditional webbing products used for fall protection. The technology in the finish forms a fine textile shell that gives a high 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.
