Assessment, reporting and management system to improve height safety
07 February, 2012 | Supplied by: National Height Safety & Access SolutionsA multinational industrial, commercial and retail property owner engaged National Height Safety & Access Solutions (NHSAS) to audit 73 properties throughout Australia and New Zealand, to ascertain existing control measures. The audit involved a site review of existing administration processes through to the fall prevention and access systems.
Safemaster Height Safety Solutions Portable roof anchor
06 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Safemaster Height Safety SolutionsSafemaster Height Safety Solutions has developed a temporary roof anchor for use on metal deck and corrugated sheeting roofs. It is suited to tradesmen who work on residential roofs which do not have permanent fall arrest systems installed.
Rocka Devices Klinch tool tethers
03 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Rocka DevicesKlinch tool tethers are a fast and efficient tool lanyard system allowing users to safely and securely carry and use tools at heights, in confined spaces and over/under water. It provides the flexibility of using multiple tools and the ability to switch the tools between hands and dock them; all the while ensuring the tools are safely connected to the user or their work platform.
SafetyLink TempLink temporary anchor
25 November, 2011 | Supplied by: SafetyLink Pty Ltd
The TempLink has been designed for use where an anchor is required for a temporary period of time in a location that does not need to be revisited. The anchor is designed to absorb energy when a fall is arrested, minimising damage to the structure and reducing the risk of personal injury. The anchor can be used on a metal roof or a tile roof.
SafetyLink FrogLink anchor
25 November, 2011 | Supplied by: SafetyLink Pty Ltd
The surface-mounted multidirectional FrogLink anchor has been designed to attach permanently to all metal profiles with a single row of attachment holes. Its low-profile reflective design is a plus for any commercial or residential enterprise wanting to maintain an aesthetically pleasing facade. Its dynamic design reduces the load back onto the structure and person attached to the anchor from 25.76 to 3.1kN. The anchor is tested and manufactured in accordance with the applicable Australia and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 1891.4 and is rated as a two-person anchor.
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.
