Capital Safety PenoGuard fall protection system
27 May, 2011 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The PenoGuard fall protection system is a device that increases the safety of workers around penetrations that are commonly seen in construction, civil works and confined space applications. PenoGuard offers a solution for the prevention of falls around unprotected openings.
MSA International Workman fall protection harness range
08 May, 2011 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty Ltd
The International Workman fall protection harness range features ergonomically designed removable leg pads for maximum comfort and has high-visibility, soft-feel yellow webbing shoulder straps. Leg straps are similarly designed using contrasting black webbing. Fall arrest connection points are located conveniently front and rear with options of traditional quick-fit or bayonet-style hardware connection.
How often must I inspect my anchors and static lines?
03 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Workplace Access & Safety Pty Ltd
In most states, the law points to six-monthly inspections of anchor points and static lines but the answer in your circumstances might not be quite so straightforward.
Sperian Protection Fall Protection catalogue
11 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
A fall protection catalogue that features safety and product information to simplify the selection of the correct type of fall protection equipment in the workplace is now available.
DBI-Sala Railok 90 vertical fall arrest rail system
31 March, 2011 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The DBI-Sala Railok 90 vertical fall arrest rail system can be used for fall protection for ladder and structure climbing. It is a vertical fall arrest rail system that optimises safety and maximises freedom of movement.
Property developer and director fined after fatal scaffolding fall
23 March, 2011
A NSW property development company and its director were fined and convicted after a worker fell to his death from scaffolding at a construction site.
It takes much more than just harnesses to keep workers safe at height
22 March, 2011 by Paul Stathis
Too many people still have the misconception that the dangers associated with working at height can be removed simply by wearing a fall-restraint harness. But that’s completely wrong, as two height-safety subject matter experts point out. In this article, they show that there is much more than just harnesses to take into consideration in keeping workers safe at height.
Haulotte Compact 14 electric scissor lift
24 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Haulotte Australia Pty Ltd
The Compact 14 is an electric scissor lift designed for indoor use in applications such as warehousing. It has a working height of up to 13.8 m and platform height of up to 11.8 m, and can be driven at full height to move to work areas.
Beaver Brands Web Temp Life Lines
24 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Beaver Brands Pty Ltd
The Beaver Brands Web Temp Life Lines are easily installed, 20 m webbing temporary lifelines that provide workers at height the benefit of horizontal mobility.
Company fined over owner’s fall injuries
22 February, 2011
An Adelaide company was fined over an injury sustained by its managing director while he supervised construction works.
Sayfa Systems Sentry mezzanine gate
18 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Kattsafe
The Sentry mezzanine gate can be used to provide safety and controlled access while loading palletised items onto elevated mezzanine areas, using forklifts or other lifting devices. The gate protects the fall edge during mezzanine loading/unloading operations ensuring the safety of workmen while in the danger area.
Capital Safety Repel harnesses, lanyards and pole straps range
18 February, 2011 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The Repel range of harnesses, lanyards and pole straps is constructed from the Repel technology webbing textile which forms a fine textile shell that provides a good level of water resistance, a natural self-cleaning effect and a durable protective function. Water or other substances such as oil or dirt simply run off its surface.
Safemaster temporary anchor
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Safemaster Height Safety Solutions
Safemaster’s temporary anchor affords multidirectional fall arrest protection for workers on metal roofs, without damaging the roof sheet.
Project: Fall protection equipment for harsh environmental conditions
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
A major utility company that is responsible for the delivery of water and wastewater services in Queensland, requires many of its workers to wear fall protection equipment - specifically full-body safety harnesses every day - to work in physically harsh and dirty conditions.
Fall injuries prompt reminder on safe work at heights
09 February, 2011
WorkSafe WA is urging employers with workplaces that may contain fall hazards to ensure their workplaces are safe from fall injuries.
