Fall arrest retrofit
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety
The SÖLL Vi-Go is a vertical cable system that can be retrofitted onto existing climbing devices such as ladders and rungs.
Knuckle-boom work platform
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Haulotte Australia Pty Ltd
The HA120PX is a rough-terrain all-purpose knuckle-boom elevated work platform with a working height of up to 10.4 m, incorporating 4WD differential wheel lock and 26 cm high ground clearance, making it suitable for work in civil engineering and construction sites.
Lift tables
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Actisafe
The Actilev range of lift tables and scissor lifts provides a low working profile, mobility, double and triple scissors for high extensions and a large platform for oversized materials.
Telehandler for confined spaces
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: JLG Australia Pty Ltd
The JLG 2505 compact telehandler is designed for work in confined spaces. The machine weighs less than 5000 kg and has a maximum lift height of 5.6 m. Its capacity is 1996 kg at maximum lift height and 800 kg at maximum reach (3.3 m).
Furniture company fined over lift truck rollover
24 November, 2008
A company was fined $40,000 for failing to provide a safe working environment for workers on an elevating work platform, which toppled over with them on it after becoming unstable at its maximum height.
Mutual recognition of construction induction training
18 November, 2008
The process towards national OHS harmonisation has taken a further step in November, with the announcement by WorkCover NSW of its recognition of the South Australian 'white card' as proof of completion of construction induction training.
Recycler fined $140,000 after wall collapse
18 November, 2008
Failure to properly carry out a WorkCover Works Improvement Notice issued two years ago cost Visy Paper $140,000 in fines, but nearly cost two people their lives when Visy's boundary wall collapsed into an adjoining car park, narrowly missing them.
Static line system
13 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Kattsafe
The Travel-8 static line system and Pilot horizontal shuttle traveller permit continuous and effective fall-arrest protection across all roof surfaces and along potential fall edges at roof perimeters.
Antistatic step platforms
13 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Fluidminds Pty Ltd
The Branach anti-static step platform ladder was developed for the electric utility market to enable personnel to safely work at heights when maintaining high-voltage substations. Key design guidelines for the ladder were electrical safety, solid construction and convenience of use.
Ladder brackets
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Borsel Enterprises
The SLE 700 ladder bracket is designed to fit most eave gutters. The bracket becomes part of the ladder system by clamping onto the required rung, allowing it to be extended into its position.
Ladder brackets
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Borsel Enterprises
The SLE 700 ladder bracket is designed to fit most eave gutters. The bracket becomes part of the ladder system by clamping onto the required rung, allowing it to be extended into its position.
Tagline system
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The Power tagline system is designed to provide easy access to obstructed self retracting lifelines (SRLs) mounted overhead. The unit lowers the SRL line with the push of a button, allowing access to the SRL connecting hook for connection to a harness. Once the work is complete, the line is raised out of the way.
FrogLink safety anchor
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: SafetyLink Pty Ltd
The FrogLink lanyard anchor incorporates loops of steel resembling frog’s legs that expand in the event of a fall, reducing the force on the anchor point from 25.76 kN to just 3.1 kN — with less risk of injury to the rescued worker or damage to the roof.
PS: Safety monitoring system
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
Capital Safety has launched i-Safe 2.0, an upgrade to the i-Safe Intelligent Safety System.
Luminescent step nosing
11 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Ecoglo Ltd
Ecoglo step nosings incorporate a photoluminescent strip and an anti-slip mat that together provide clear step-edge contrast. The nosing improves stair visibility and safety, either inside or out and whether day or night.
