New V-Series harnesses from MSA
01 June, 2020Introducing the new V-Series full-body harnesses from MSA Safety — The V-FIT™, V-FLEX™ and V-FORM™ Harness Line.
MSA V-EDGE self-retracting lanyards (SRLs)
01 May, 2020The V-EDGE SRLs are designed for fall protection, fall restraint and horizontal applications, such as general construction and maintenance work.
Edge protection company fined for work at height failings
02 April, 2020A Queensland edge protection company and director have been fined $55,000 after a roofing contractor fell 2.6 metres, sustaining serious injuries.
Solar company charged for fatal worker fall from height
27 March, 2020A solar panel installation company has been charged for failing to maintain a safe working environment, after a worker suffered a fatal fall from a ladder.
One worker dead, another injured in fall at Esperance
18 March, 2020Worksafe WA is investigating the death of a 25-year-old worker at a property in Esperance.
Property developer hit with $125,000 fine for safety breaches
17 February, 2020Mainline Developments has been fined $125,000 for serious safety breaches that threatened the safety of workers at a Victorian construction site.
Tread carefully around fragile roofing
08 January, 2020Two serious incidents since December 2019 have prompted SafeWork SA to issue a reminder about fragile roof safety.
Three men hospitalised after falls at work sites
16 December, 2019Three men have been hospitalised after suffering falls at work sites, prompting WorkSafe to warn employers to take fall risks seriously.
SafeWork NSW warns transport industry of fall risks
12 December, 2019Inspectors from SafeWork NSW will visit businesses in the transport, distribution and warehousing sectors, to reduce injuries related to falls.
SafeWork NSW to visit Sydney metro transporters and distributors
02 December, 2019Sydney/metropolitan transport and distribution businesses could soon get a visit from SafeWork NSW as part of a program aimed at reducing fall-related injuries.
Dropped tools — a killer on Australian jobsites
01 June, 2019If you're in manufacturing, construction, forestry or any of a hundred different industries, you've got a murderer loose in your workplace.
How to maintain height safety inspections
01 April, 2019Height safety systems inspections are a challenge to maintain. Just ask any facility manager worth their salt and they will agree.
Tool lanyards: how to choose, tether and anchor
04 February, 2019Preventing tools and equipment from being dropped or knocked from heights is crucial.
Why material choice matters with fall arrest equipment
01 November, 2018The essential attribute of personal fall arrest equipment is that it can be relied upon to arrest a fall at the first time of asking.
3M Fall Protection Self-Rescue Device
04 October, 2018The 3M DBI-SALA Self-Rescue device is designed to help workers implement a simple, fast and effective rescue plan in the event of a fall from height.
