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.
Capital Safety PROTECTA Rebel Personal Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) range
30 July, 2015Capital Safety has launched a PROTECTA Rebel Personal Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) range, an update of its Rebel Compact range that minimises fall clearance requirements when working at height.
DBI-SALA Python Safety range of fall protection for tools
01 July, 2015The DBI-SALA range of Python Safety products has been developed to prevent dropped tools and equipment.
Honeywell Miller TurboLite Personal Fall Limiters
10 June, 2015The Honeywell range of Miller TurboLite Personal Fall Limiters (PFLs) eliminates the need for different fall protection equipment when fall clearance changes.
DBI-SALA Nano-Lok Extended Length range of self-retracting lifelines
27 May, 2015Capital Safety has released the DBI-SALA Nano-Lok Extended Length range of self-retracting lifelines (SRLs).
TSE Safety Harness ZT (zero trauma) safety harness
27 May, 2015The ZT (zero trauma) safety harness is designed to provide freedom of movement, comfort and safety for people working from heights, including elevated work platforms.
