New falls prevention code to make construction sites safer
29 September, 2008
WorkSafe Victoria has just released a new Compliance Code — ‘Prevention of falls in general construction’, replacing the existing ‘Prevention of Falls in General Construction Code of Practice No. 28 (2004)’.
Two serious falls in two days
29 September, 2008
SafeWork SA is investigating two separate incidents over two days, both involving workers suffering critical injuries from falls.
Regional areas improve fall prevention safety
26 September, 2008
A trans-Tasman inspection campaign has found that the construction industry's compliance with fall prevention legislation has improved in regional areas.
Ladder stabiliser
18 September, 2008
The Ladder Stopper is an anti-slip device designed to stop slipping of the bladder base. The device is compatible with most ladders, is suitable for internal or external use and is easily stored.
Ladder stand-off
18 September, 2008
The Spyder is an anti-slip ladder stand-off device. It helps prevent sideways movement and twisting when working on or stepping off the ladder.
Transport company fined over fall
15 September, 2008
Booth Transport was convicted and fined nearly $19,000 after a truck driver fell from his tanker at a Loxton winery, two years ago, due to an oversight in safety checks.
Contractor fined for ladder collapse
25 August, 2008
A civil engineering contractor has been fined over an incident in which a worker fell nearly five metres to the bottom of a maintenance shaft when a ladder collapsed.
Resist fall protection
18 August, 2008
The Resist range of fall protection gear is designed to resist the detrimental effects that grease, oil, paint, dirt and grime place on fall protection harnesses and shock absorbing lanyards.
Pit covers
18 August, 2008
ACO is the first approved registered supplier of pit covers to Queensland Main Roads. Types 1, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 60 cable pits comply with Queensland Main Roads specifications MRS 11.78 Fabrication of Structural Steelwork; MRS 11.91 Ducts and Pits; and are manufactured to Main Roads standard drawings.
Protective lanyard cover
18 August, 2008
The Lanyard Cover is an optional accessory item for use with shock absorbing lanyards. It is designed to prevent damage while prolonging the life of the lanyard by shielding its webbing or rope tails from the various elements encountered in fall protection.
Construction site secured after dogbox falls 10 storeys
14 August, 2008
SafeWork SA is investigating a serious workplace incident, where a suspended work box fell 10 storeys at an Adelaide construction site.
South Yarra construction sites found unsafe
07 August, 2008
A two-day WorkSafe Victoria campaign targeting construction sites in South Yarra has identified a large number of safety breaches.
Fall protection website launched
17 July, 2008
A website dedicated to fall protection products and information was launched recently by Miller.
Fall prevention with low conductivity
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The Live Line range of fall protection harnesses is designed to resist electrical conductivity and addresses the needs of utility workers who are faced with the dangerous task of working on both high- and low-voltage live lines from an EWP vehicle.
Telehandler access equipment
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Haulotte Australia Pty Ltd
The Haulotte Top Lift range of compact telehandlers have lifting capacities of up to 4 t and lifting heights of up to 17 m. They provide low levels of environmental pollution, operator comfort and safety, reliability and ease of transportation.
