SafeWork NSW warns transport industry of fall risks
12 December, 2019Inspectors from SafeWork NSW will visit businesses in the transport, distribution and warehousing sectors, to reduce injuries related to falls.
SafeWork NSW to visit Sydney metro transporters and distributors
02 December, 2019Sydney/metropolitan transport and distribution businesses could soon get a visit from SafeWork NSW as part of a program aimed at reducing fall-related injuries.
Every step counts: ladder safety precautions
31 October, 2019 by Scott Douglas* | Supplied by: BaileyAs National Safe Work Month draws to a close, Bailey Ladders' Scott Douglas advocates taking the necessary precautions to prevent ladder injuries.
Mining slip and fall verdict: all work has some danger
09 October, 2019 by Tony Park, Brady Cockburn and Chris Murphy* | Supplied by: Cooper Grace WardThree lawyers explore a recent Australian case that demonstrates an employer will not be liable merely because there is another safer way of doing something.
Worker in critical condition after falling 10 m
11 September, 2019A worker was taken to hospital in critical condition on Friday, 6 September after falling around 10 metres from scaffolding at an ACT construction site.
SafeWork NSW seeks input on draft formwork code of practice
23 August, 2019Construction workers and businesses are being encouraged to provide feedback on a draft code of practice on working safely with formwork and falsework.
Sayfa KOMBI KS90 elevated walkway
04 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Sayfa GroupThe Sayfa KOMBI KS90 is an aluminium, supported elevated walkway.
Tampering leads to unsafe platform lifts
29 March, 2019Companies that own or provide maintenance for platform lifts in the UK have been alerted to several incidents of tampering with safety devices.
Genie GS-1330m scissor lift
14 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Genie AustraliaThe Genie GS-1330m scissor lift is designed for compact manoeuvrability and is suitable to low-level access and restricted spaces.
3M Fall Protection Self-Rescue Device
04 October, 2018 | Supplied by: 3M Safety & GraphicsThe 3M DBI-SALA Self-Rescue device is designed to help workers implement a simple, fast and effective rescue plan in the event of a fall from height.
Safe jetty access implemented at coal terminal
02 October, 2018 by Amy SteedJohn Holland designed the Mobile Swing-stage Gantry in an effort to keep workers safe while maintaining 1706 marine piles across the terminal.
Leading edge fall protection — defining the risk
01 September, 2018 | Supplied by: MSA Pacific AsiaWith the increase of awareness around working at height, the use of SRLs as a means of effective anchoring and work positioning has also increased.
Miller tool lanyard range
14 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial SafetyMiller tool lanyards are engineered to provide a safe, simple and reliable tethering of tools for construction personnel when working at heights.
Telesteps telescopic ladder range
17 July, 2018 | Supplied by: WarequipThe Telesteps telescopic ladder range is made from anodised aluminium with GRP fittings, which makes them strong, lightweight and durable.
Genie Lift Guard contact alarm for working at heights
05 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Genie AustraliaThe Genie Lift Guard is a contact alarm prototype for slab scissor and vertical mast lifts.
