Working at height, and in confined spaces
19 February, 2015 by Gordon Cadzow, Association Secretary of WAHA
While industry standards are well known and encourage a higher focus on safe work practices to avoid falls from height, there are many other risks associated with workplace safety which require working-at-height skills but do not attract the same level of legislative attention. One of these high-risk areas is that of work required in or around a confined space.
Life can change dramatically in the blink of an eye
16 February, 2015
Organised by Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA), the Teamsafe workplace safety and injury prevention program presents a human face on why following safety processes based on participation, facilitation and empowerment is so important.
Miller QuickPick rescue kits
09 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial SafetyThe Miller QuickPick Rescue Kits are designed to deliver peace of mind during unexpected and stressful peer-rescue situations involving those working at height.
DBI-SALA Rollgliss NoWorries Double Stop Descenders
03 February, 2015 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe Capital Safety DBI-SALA Rollgliss NoWorries Double Stop Descenders have been upgraded for improved performance and tested to multiple standards to increase the descenders’ certification and use criteria.
Capital Safety DBI-Sala Sealed-Blok range of self-retracting lifelines
18 December, 2014 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe Capital Safety DBI-Sala Sealed-Blok range of self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) is designed to be suitable for harsh environments.
Capital Safety DBI-Sala Rollgliss Rope-Safe Rope Grab
15 December, 2014 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe Capital Safety DBI-Sala Rollgliss Rope-Safe Rope Grab is designed for use as a secondary back-up device for fall arrest.
Capital Safety DBI-Sala Nano-Lok Hot Work SRL range
03 December, 2014 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe Capital Safety DBI-Sala Nano-Lok Hot Work self-retracting lifeline (SRL) range is designed for welding, grinding and high-heat applications.
DBI-Sala Nano-Lok LE self-retracting lifelines
28 October, 2014 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe DBI-Sala Nano-Lok LE self-retracting lifelines are claimed to be the first and only sharp edge personal self-retracting lifeline with foot level tie-off.
Superior Edge safety handrail range
22 October, 2014The Edge safety handrail range from Superior is designed to protect workers and the public from ledges, holes, traffic, heights and other hazards.
Compliant fall arrest systems save lives
09 October, 2014 | Supplied by: KattsafeNothing highlights the importance of compliant fall arrest systems and correct user training more than a recent incident on a NSW building site.
RIS single anchor point range
09 October, 2014 | Supplied by: RISsafety Pty LtdRIS now has a complete range of single anchor points that have been tested and certified to the rigorous testing regime required by the AS/NZS5532:2013 Standard.
New anchor point standard - seeing the forest from the trees ...
08 October, 2014 by Michael Biddle, Managing Director, Capital Safety and Current Chair, Working at Height Association | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
In October 2013, Standards Australia released AS/NZS5532 - a new Australian and New Zealand standard defining the manufacturing and testing requirements for anchor points used in fall protection.
Resource Centre App now available for phones
25 September, 2014 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe Capital Safety Fall Protection Resource & Education Centre App is now also available for iOS and Android phones.
Capital Safety DBI-SALA Rollgliss R550 rescue and escape device
01 September, 2014 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe Rollgliss R550 rescue and escape device is a compact, lightweight escape solution that is suitable for wind and mobile phone tower work, aerial lifts, cranes and more.
Capital Safety i-Safe 3.1 mobile app for safety inspections
27 August, 2014 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionCapital Safety has launched its i-Safe 3.1 Mobile App for iOS and Android handheld devices that is designed to streamline paperless inspections and inventory processes.
