Capital Safety DBI-Sala Force2 Wind Energy Rescue Lanyard
28 January, 2010 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The DBI-Sala Force2 Wind Energy Rescue Lanyard features rescue D-rings, large scaffold hooks for large rails or other oversized anchor points, a shock pack cover to mitigate abrasion, as well as integral wear sleeves on each lanyard tail to provide additional protection when working over structures or leading edges. Each Force2 lanyard is rated to 160 kg, designed for workers who need to access areas with a risk of fall arrest and have a combined body weight with tools and equipment up to 160 kg. Additionally, each hook is rated to 16 kN providing added security by removing the risk of forced rollout caused by excessive gate loading.
DBI-Sala ‘Anchor on the Go’
28 January, 2010 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The DBI-Sala ‘Anchor on the Go’ system is a temporary roof anchor for a variety of metal roofs in residential, commercial and industrial applications.
Safely servicing heavy-duty construction equipment
15 January, 2010 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
Komatsu Australia’s facilities cover the whole of Queensland, from Brisbane in the south to Cairns in the north, and west to Mt Isa, including heavy-duty mining equipment such as loaders, excavators and bulldozers. As a major manufacturer and supplier of mining and construction equipment, the company fosters an ongoing program of continuous improvement in safety performance.
Height safety training standards update Part 2
07 December, 2009
The updated industrial fall arrest standard AS/NZS 1891.4 2009 contains an appendix that provides valuable additional information and guidance on the provision of training and competence.
Caged ladders - a case of mistaken identity
02 December, 2009 by Sperian Protection Australia | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
Many workers have to regularly access elevated points on buildings or structures to perform routine maintenance or other tasks using fixed ladders that are built into or onto a structure. In these situations, it’s common for building owners or designers to install a cage around the ladder, mistakenly believing this will mitigate the risk of injury from workers falling off the ladder.
Height safety training standards update Part 1
30 November, 2009 by Gordon Cadzow*
The standard AS/NZS 1891.4 that covers the selection, use and maintenance of industrial fall arrest systems and devices has recently been updated with important changes to the previous edition.
Carpenter fined after serious fall injury
25 November, 2009
An Adelaide carpentry and joinery contractor was convicted and fined by the Industrial Court over a workplace fall that left a young employee permanently incapacitated.
DBI-Sala ExoFit XP Wind Energy harness
13 November, 2009 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The DBI-Sala ExoFit XP Wind Energy harness features a replaceable dorsal webbing protector and lumbar shell to prevent wear from this repetitive motion, extra built-in tool/gear loops to hang equipment, quick-connect buckles, front D-ring for ladder climbing or rescue, side D-rings for positioning, dorsal D-ring for fall arrest and suspension trauma straps so that, in the event of a fall, the suspended worker simply connects the straps and steps into them to relieve pressure and improve circulation in the legs while suspended.
Fall protection lanyard
12 November, 2009 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The DBI-Sala Force2 shock-absorbing lanyard range caters for workers at height who have a combined body weight with tools and equipment of 50-160 kg. The range also provides a solution to issues revolving around compatible hardware, forced rollout and side-gate loading on connecting hardware used in industry.
Anti-slip safety stair nosings
12 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Floorsafe Australia Pty Ltd
The R-MN Safety Treads are tough, anti-slip and chemical-resistant stair nosings for use in harsh, high-traffic commercial areas such as factories, mines and offshore environments.
Catastrophic fall incurs 40k fine
21 October, 2009
A cleaning business was convicted and fined over an incident which led to what an industrial magistrate described as ‘catastrophic and devastating’ injuries to a worker.
Personal fall limiters
23 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
The Miller TurboLite Personal Fall Limiters (PFLs) eliminate the need to ‘switch-out’ different fall protection equipment in situations where fall clearances change.
Branach Step Work platform
23 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Fluidminds Pty Ltd
The Branach Step Platform enables workers to safely operate at a height of 3.6 m with stability provided by box-rail construction.
Work platform
18 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Actisafe
The Height Adjustable work platform lifts personnel to the most ergonomically suitable height for a safer working position.
Step platforms
19 August, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.branach.com.au
The world’s best platforms, for those working at heights, are claimed to be made here in Australia by Branach using a unique box-rail construction which is not only lightweight but strong.
