Miller QuickPick Rescue Kit
12 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial SafetyThe Miller QuickPick Rescue Kit is suitable for unexpected, stressful peer-rescue situations
New revelations regarding failed life-saving falls equipment after last night's ABC 7.30 program
11 April, 2014In the wake of last night's ABC 7.30 program on falls from height, the Working At Heights Association has a warning: “If you’re counting on a harness attached to an anchor system to save your life when you fall from a roof, you need to know that many roof anchors don’t meet the most basic safety standards.”
Fall protection: I have my gear. Now what?
10 April, 2014 by Michael Biddle* | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionLet'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, 2014 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionCapital 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, 2014 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial SafetyThe 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, 2014 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe Nano-Lok edge self-retracting lifeline (SRL) is engineered for both foot level tie-off and sharp-edge applications.
Are you ready for the revised AS1657 on walkways, ladders and platforms?
13 February, 2014 by Carl Sachs* | Supplied by: Workplace Access & Safety Pty LtdThe revised Australian Standard AS1657 for fixed ladders, platforms and walkways released in October 2013 plugs some serious holes. Guard rails made of rubber, for example, are now explicitly unacceptable.
Thinking outside the box for facility maintenance safety
29 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Sayfa GroupHow do you provide and install user-friendly roof access systems that not only adapt to existing equipment but can also match a uniquely curved roof profile? The guardrail solution recently installed at a busy suburban shopping centre in Victoria required innovative thinking, products and design.
Sayfa Vista internal-access ladders
23 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Sayfa GroupSayfa's range of lightweight, industrial-rated Vista ladders can provide a complete internal-access solution.
Pro 3 Products Dropped Object Prevention System
06 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Pro 3 Products Pty LtdPro 3 Products' patented Dropped Object Prevention System can be quickly and safely retrofitted to existing handrails, stairs and platforms, providing a permanent life-saving solution against the risk of drops injuries and falls from height for employees and contractors.
DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue Gear Pack
26 November, 2013 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue Gear Pack is designed to provide protection for vital rescue equipment before, during and after use.
DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue Static Kernmantle rope range
26 November, 2013 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe 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, 2013 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue pre-sewn Prusik loops range eliminates the use of knots that could become loose.
DBI-SALA Rollgliss Technical Rescue Litter Bridle
26 November, 2013 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe 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 OzPod Rescue Frame
26 November, 2013 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe OzPod Rescue Frame is designed for rescue, access and extrication work over edges, while providing safety for the operator, worker or patient.
