SWA publishes guidance on industrial rope access systems
15 June, 2022Safe Work Australia has published a guide to manage the health and safety risks of using industrial rope access systems.
Grate Cleat clip-on nylon insert
13 July, 2020Grate Cleat makes a clip-on nylon insert for open metal grate flooring to reduce pedestrian slips on stairs and walkways that are used extensively in industry.
Sayfa KOMBI KS90 elevated walkway
04 April, 2019The Sayfa KOMBI KS90 is an aluminium, supported elevated walkway.
3M DBI-SALA Anchor on the Go Portable Roof Anchor
30 May, 2016DBI-SALA's Anchor on the Go is a cost-effective temporary roof anchor point that is suitable for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
Safety alert for lifting and rigging plans
17 July, 2014NOPSEMA investigations of dangerous occurrences during non-routine lifting and rigging activities, which resulted in dropped objects and failed rigging equipment, have identified a trend in the absence of effective lifting and/or rigging plans.
Are you ready for the revised AS1657 on walkways, ladders and platforms?
13 February, 2014 by Carl Sachs*The revised Australian Standard AS1657 for fixed ladders, platforms and walkways released in October 2013 plugs some serious holes. Guard rails made of rubber, for example, are now explicitly unacceptable.
Mat World Basic and Lumin aluminium stair nosing
14 October, 2013Mat World has introduced two aluminium stair nosing lines which are designed to help prevent slips and stumbles on stairways.
Top-deck protection for South African shopping centre
27 February, 2013Flowcrete’s Deckshield car park decking system has been used in a major redevelopment project, at a retail site in Johannesburg.
Evo-Crete withstands impact cracks
25 January, 2013The technology of Evo-Crete is defying the generally accepted notion that a crack spells the end for the usefulness of a concrete slab.
Crossgrip walkway matting
12 June, 2012Crossgrip walkway matting is designed as a safe and easily loose-laid solution for rooftops, gantries and high-level walkways. It provides a slip-resistant surface and protects the roof membrane. Due to its flexible construction, the matting will contour over uneven surfaces and imperfections and provide a permanent and safe walkway for service staff and wheeled equipment.
Sayfa On-Trak walkway system
28 July, 2011 byThe modular On-Trak walkway system is an advanced non-slip fibre walkway for access to roof-mounted plant and equipment and safe access over brittle or other risk areas while also ensuring the lifespan of commercial and industrial roof decks. This non-metallic, non-corrosive, fire-retardant fibreglass reinforced plastic (FRP) roof walkway incorporates a multidirectional surface matrix manufactured using premium-grade polyester resin with a composite fibre inlay to enhance the prevention of slips and falls at heights.
Project: Minimising risks for maintenance workers at Railcorp service centre
12 August, 2010A major revamp of the fans and their associated safety and maintenance equipment at the Railcorp Explorer and Endeavour Service Centre in Sydney has been carried out by the Turnkey Fitout Division of Fanquip. The Service Centre, which is located in the North Eveleigh Precinct at Australian Technology Park, had old and outdated fan equipment that required considerable maintenance, frequently exposing workers to the hazards of working at height.
Fines over edge protection prompt falls warning
10 March, 2010Two companies have recently been fined for failing to provide edge protection on a building site, prompting a reminder from WorkSafe WA on the prevention of falls.
Anti-slip safety stair nosings
12 November, 2009 byThe 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.
