Capital Safety fall protection full body harness range
21 January, 2013 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionCapital Safety has released a range of fall protection full body harnesses for the rescue/rope access market.
Capital Safety DBI-SALA Rollgliss R520 rescue and escape device
21 January, 2013 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionCapital Safety has released the DBI-SALA Rollgliss R520 rescue and escape device with a dual braking system that provides a high degree of safety.
Rollgliss Technical Rescue range
21 January, 2013 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
The Rollgliss Technical Rescue range is suitable for rescue personnel, including descent systems to rescue rigging systems and a wide variety of accessories.
DBI-Sala Rollgliss R520 rescue and escape device
12 December, 2012 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionCapital Safety has released the DBI-Sala Rollgliss R520 rescue and escape device, a conventional twin-brake rescue and escape descender.
DBI-Sala fall protection full body harness range
12 December, 2012 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe DBI-Sala range of fall protection full body harnesses includes vital features for rescue and rope access work, encompassing rescue and emergency services, industrial rope access, abseiling and tower work.
New ladder research calls for rethink
26 November, 2012Research by Australia’s most prominent ergonomist may make the committee rethink the standard AS1657.
Handrails and guardrails ensure safety for Australian miners
26 November, 2012 | Supplied by: KattsafeModdex Systems has provided handrails and guardrails to Australian mining companies to ensure the safety of hundreds of site workers and guarantee operational productivity.
Fall protection system installed at South Australia’s railcar depot
28 August, 2012 | Supplied by: KattsafeSouth Australia’s recently completed Dry Creek Railcar Depot has a capacity to stable up to 70 railcars. The facility houses railcar workshops, access pits and sophisticated lifting machinery, where more than 50 operators can undertake train servicing and maintenance activities. Sayfa Systems was selected to provide its Raptor Overhead Rail Fall Arrest system, which offers continuous fall protection for multiple users while providing freedom of movement to all operators.
Five fall prevention tips
29 June, 2012NSW Trade & Investment recently issued a safety alert after a mine worker suffered serious injuries, including the loss of his leg, after falling about 14 m down a mine shaft.
Scissor lift table solves hospital’s safety hazard
22 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Optimum Handling SolutionsFor many businesses, scissor lift systems are a second line consideration and not seen as a part of the business that has the potential to raise efficiencies. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear why this view may be limited.
Crossgrip walkway matting
12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Plastic ExtrudersCrossgrip 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.
Capital Safety Nano-Lok self-retracting lifeline (SRL) range
24 May, 2012 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe Nano-Lok SRL range can be used in place of lanyards and can be directly attached to any harness, reducing fall clearances. The SRLs are virtually unnoticeable to the user when worn and provide worksite flexibility.
Importance of correctly locking out the free fall controls on mobile cranes
17 April, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/index.htmIn March 2012, a worker was fatally injured by a falling load while erecting a transmission tower west of Dalby in Queensland. A 20-tonne rough terrain mobile crane was being used to lift part of the tower when it appears the auxiliary winch inadvertently went into free fall and the load fell, striking the worker. Following the incident, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has issued a safety alert to highlight the importance of correctly locking out the free fall controls on mobile cranes fitted with this feature.
Access Technologies Cable Gate remotely operated barrier
30 March, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.cablegate.com.au/Forklift accidents are an ever-present risk where workers, pedestrians or unauthorised vehicles unwittingly cross into loading and unloading workspaces. Cable Gate is a remotely operated barrier that drops in 0.5 s and automatically rises once the forklift has passed through.
Safemaster Tilefix anchor point
25 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Safemaster Height Safety SolutionsThe Tilefix anchor point, from Safemaster, is designed to be used on all tile profiles, whether clay, cement or slate. It is installed with no penetration to the tile, eliminating the risk of leaks.
