Is your roof as safe as you think it is?
01 July, 2010 by Simon Luke* | Supplied by: Uniline Safety Systems Pty Ltd
It seems that in a world dominated by social and corporate responsibility, little of this goodwill is cascading down to the operational grassroots of roof maintenance and inspection work. Either that, or initial good intentions are being changed or diluted by people with little regard for people’s safety or insufficient experience to make good decisions about roof safety.
WA flooring company fined over lack of fall protection
21 June, 2010
A Western Australia flooring company has been fined $4000 for failing to provide edge protection on a building site after a subcontractor fell 2.4 m through an unprotected stairwell void.
Haulotte Star 6P battery-electric, vertical mast stock picker
03 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Haulotte Australia Pty Ltd
The Haulotte Star 6P is a battery-electric, vertical mast stock picker with a 90 kg capacity adjustable stock-picking tray. It has a working height of 6 m, a platform height of 4 m and a width of just 0.76 m.
Soll GlideLoc fall protection climbing system
02 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Safety and Rescue Aust Pty Ltd
The Soll GlideLoc fall-protection climbing system can be permanently installed on buildings, towers and masts and comprises a guided-type fall arrester which glides up and down a steel or aluminium notched guide rail.
Miller Huntsman rescue kit
02 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
Designed to be set up quickly and easily, the Miller Huntsman rescue kit saves valuable time in the event of rescue and retrieval operations.
Miller TechLine temporary horizontal life line
21 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
The Miller TechLine temporary horizontal life line (HLL) provides safety when working at heights.
Sperian Miller Amax.2 full-body work-positioning harness
21 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
The Miller Amax.2 full-body work-positioning harness is designed for working in suspension for long periods of time and engineered for safety and comfort, making it the most comfortable full body harness in the company’s fall protection range.
Capital Safety DBI-Sala Rollgliss R500 rescue and escape device
21 May, 2010 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The DBI-Sala Rollgliss R500 rescue and escape device provides fast and safe rescue for a wide range of work areas.
Sperian Miller SkyGrip temporary horizontal lifeline
20 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
Engineered to be attached to a steel or concrete structure and using a stanchion-style system, the Miller SkyGrip Temporary Horizontal Lifeline requires minimum effort to install and provides those working at height with continuous fall protection and horizontal mobility.
Miller DuraHoist confined space range
20 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
Additions to the Miller DuraHoist confined space range includes additional height options and flexibility to suit a variety of applications.
Capital Safety DBI-Sala flotation harness
20 May, 2010 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
DBI-Sala’s flotation harness incorporates an integral Baltic Safety personal flotation device (PFD), commonly known as an inflatable life jacket, and is suitable for workers exposed to hazardous marine environments, giving fall protection, buoyancy protection and survival solutions.
Uniline Safety Systems RoofSafe anchor cable and rail system
17 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Uniline Safety Systems Pty Ltd
Uniline Safety Systems has launched a three-part, continuous roof safety package including RoofSafe anchors, cable and rail systems which will help combat the risks for workers at height while also assuring OHS compliance.
Sperian Miller ladder grip
17 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
The Miller ladder grip is designed to act as both a low-profile ladder bracket and a fall arrest anchor point for one person. The unit attaches permanently to the roof, holding the ladder in place and preventing it from moving or tipping over during use.
Capital Safety DBI-Sala Repel fall protection range
17 May, 2010 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
Capital Safety’s DBI-Sala has launched a range of fall protection products constructed from a specially designed textile called Repel technology webbing, providing a number of advantages over traditional webbing products used for fall protection. The technology in the finish forms a fine textile shell that gives a high 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.
Nomex/Kevlar high-temperature fall protection range
17 May, 2010 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The Nomex/Kevlar high-temperature fall protection range consists of a harness and two shock-absorbing lanyard models designed for applications encountered in high-temperature work environments.
