Fall protection doesn't work if it's "at home"
19 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria
Paul Anthony Friend, who operates Latrobe Roofing and Spouting Services in the Geelong region in Victoria, has accumulated more than $65,000 in fines for safety law breaches since 2001.
Crane safety on railway construction sites
06 October, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
WorkCover NSW has issued an alert to remind employers, and those who control railway construction sites, to keep workers clear of crane loads that are under tension.
Quick Ally aluminium scaffold system
05 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Quick Ally
The Quick Ally fully integrated aluminium scaffold system includes aluminium modular and mobile scaffolds, bridging units and slab edge protection.
SafetyLink FrogLink anchor
29 September, 2011 | Supplied by: SafetyLink Pty Ltd
The FrogLink anchor is designed to attach to all metal profiles with a single row of attachment holes, making for fast and simple installation.
Powerlift HC range forklifts
28 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Powerlift Australia Pty Ltd
The Powerlift HC range from Hangcha comprises 1.8 to 10 t gas, diesel and petrol forklifts, 1 to 5 t electric forklifts and reach truck 1.2 to 2 t.
Capital Safety Group self-retracting lifelines
26 September, 2011 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The Rebel self-retracting lifelines (SRL) range from Protecta features a durable product design, increased weight capacity, high-tech safety features and more product options to meet specific customer needs.
Laddersmart fall prevention device
23 September, 2011 | Supplied by: LadderSmart
Laddersmart is a device that assists in the prevention of falls by minimising backwards and sideways movement of the ladder.
All Poly Products lead safe stand
01 August, 2011 | Supplied by: All Poly Products
The lead safe stand is a two-piece unit for ease of transport and storage. It has a bell-shaped base for stability, holds 45 kg of water/sand as ballast with a 50 mm fill and drain point. The tapered pole fits snugly into a base for quick assembly.
Sayfa On-Trak walkway system
28 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Kattsafe
The modular On-Trak walkway system is an advanced non-slip fibre walkway for access to roof-mounted plant and equipment and safe access over brittle or other risk areas while also ensuring the lifespan of commercial and industrial roof decks. This non-metallic, non-corrosive, fire-retardant fibreglass reinforced plastic (FRP) roof walkway incorporates a multidirectional surface matrix manufactured using premium-grade polyester resin with a composite fibre inlay to enhance the prevention of slips and falls at heights.
Safety alert on scissor lift table chocks
07 July, 2011 | Supplied by: WorkCover NSW
WorkCover NSW has issued a safety alert on scissor lift table chocks following a fatal incident when a person was crushed beneath a scissor lift table while repairing the hydraulic system.
Effective height safety means designing for dummies
01 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Workplace Access & Safety Pty Ltd
When it comes to working at heights, simplicity equals safety. It’s easy to be seduced by high-tech harnesses but the acid test for your height safety equipment is whether it can be used by anybody.
Preventing falls on construction sites
01 July, 2011 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
Too many people who work on construction sites think that it’s someone else’s responsibility to keep them safe. This is especially true for people who are required to work at height in these environments. But even the most conscientious and safety-focused worker can pay the ultimate price due to workplace safety neglect.
Safemaster Connect360 roof point anchor
17 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Safemaster Height Safety Solutions
The Connect360 roof anchor point, which incorporates an energy-absorbing swivel anchor system, provides users 360° access as the swivel anchor follows the user as he moves.
Sigma Delta FD1 fall arrest detector
08 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Sigma Delta Technologies
The FD1 fall arrest detector is a wireless system designed to let others know if a person has fallen from a height. It is normally used with a sling rig/safety harness. Its purpose is to avoid a person being suspended for periods of time.
EasyUp Downlight lighting system
07 June, 2011 | Supplied by: EasyUp Downlight
The EasyUp Downlight is a lighting system that enables users to replace downlight globes with their feet planted safely on the ground, eliminating the need for ladders, which reduces the chance of injuries.
