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.
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.
Sperian Miller ladder grip
17 May, 2010 byThe Miller ladder grip is designed to act as both a low-profile ladder bracket and a fall arrest anchor point for one person. The unit attaches permanently to the roof, holding the ladder in place and preventing it from moving or tipping over during use.
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.
Sperian Miller sharp-edge lanyards and sharp-edge Scorpion fall arrestors
13 May, 2010 byThe Miller by Sperian sharp-edge lanyards and sharp-edge Scorpion fall arrestors protect against sharp-edge hazards that lanyards and workers may be exposed to, should a fall take place over a sharp edge.
Public comment sought on falls in agriculture guidance note
10 May, 2010The Western Australian government is calling for public comment on a proposed guidance note on preventing falls from height in the agricultural sector.
Weighty issues for harness wearers
03 March, 2010Designing good harnesses for people working at height has meant facing some difficult challenges, not the least of which has been that, over the last 10 years, there has been a gradual change in the body size and weight of the people who work at height that we are working to protect.
Exercise extreme care with safety anchors
19 February, 2010 by Peter Ferguson*The discovery of safety anchor systems in extremely unsafe conditions in New Zealand has prompted an urgent call-to-action from a leading height safety industry association.
Sayfa Spyda temporary fall arrest anchor point
09 February, 2010 byThe Spyda temporary fall arrest anchor point is suited to builders, roofers and maintenance personnel working at heights. The temporary anchor point is rated at 22 kN and provides uniform load distribution in the event of a fall.
Sayfa Systems 3 Sixty permanent anchor point
09 February, 2010 byThe 3 Sixty permanent anchor point is suited to maintenance personnel who need to work at heights and utilise a harness and lanyard fall protection system.
DBI-Sala ExoFit XP Flotation Harness
02 February, 2010 byThe DBI-Sala ExoFit XP Flotation Harness incorporates an AS/NZS1891.1 certified fall-arrest harness and a personal flotation device (PFD) in one unit, to provide both fall protection and buoyancy control for the professionals working on or near the water.
DBI-Sala Ultra-Lok RSQ Self Retracting Lifeline
02 February, 2010 byThe DBI-Sala Ultra-Lok RSQ Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) with Rescue provides ‘fall-arrest’ and ‘rescue/descent’ modes in one fall-protection product.
Sperian Soll Xenon Interfix roof bracket and Millerfix anchor point
28 January, 2010 byThe Soll Xenon Interfix roof bracket and the Millerfix anchor point have been added to the range of anchorage devices of Miller fall protection products.
