Height safety training
25 January, 2007 by Wendy Cramer
Falling from height continues to be one of the most common causes of workplace injury and fatality in Australia. Would specific, accredited training reduce these statistics?
Rescue simulation at 22 metres
01 December, 2006
Beaver staff recently simulated a 22-metre high rescue and recovery to demonstrate to an audience of 213 why the use of standards-approved abseil equipment is safer in industrial rescue scenarios.
High risk standard for WA
09 October, 2006
West Australian workers performing identified high risk work will need to be licensed as of 2007.
Anti-slip stairs and steps
18 September, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.floorsafe.com.au
Floorsafe International has introduced a 12 mm thick rubber stair tread to prevent slips and falls.
Safety warning for young workers
30 August, 2006
SafeWork SA has issued a safety warning to employers about the risks to young workers by highlighting a successful prosecution.
Self-retracting lifeline
14 August, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.bacou-dalloz.com
Miller Falcon self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) are available in 6.2, 10, 15, and 20 m models in galvanised wire rope. The SRL features a high impact-resistant, nylon housing with durable, smooth-round edges.
CitiPower and its new sub station construction
12 May, 2006 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
CitiPower realised that it had concerns relating to the provision of effective protection around its pits, for both employees and the general public
Commercial harness
11 May, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.capitalsafety.com/
DBI-SALA has announced the launch of their second generation ExoFit harness, the ExoFit XP.
Folding work station
11 May, 2006 | Supplied by: Instant Access Australia
The Instant Snappy folding work station is designed to meet increasing demand for safer ways of working at height, while at the same time meeting all OH&S issues.
Increasing warehouse security
13 April, 2006
CWC Equipment specialises in the hiring and selling of materials handling equipment for building sites such as boom and scissor lifts, and telehandlers
Roof edge protection
12 April, 2006 | Supplied by: Kee Klamp Australia
KeeGuard roof edge protection is a modular, free-standing protection system that does not penetrate the roof membrane. Being free-standing, the system can be used for roof edge fall prevention, walkway demarcation, stairwell and open lift shaft fall protection and a multitude of other safety requirements.
Lockable scaffold access
12 April, 2006 | Supplied by: Laddaloc Pty Ltd
Protection for builders and scaffold suppliers is possible due to Laddaloc's folding lockable scaffold ladder which provides quick, simple and safe access with the turn of a key.
Unique Concepts fall protection
11 April, 2006 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
Capital Safety has acquired Unique Concepts, a fall protection and confined space rescue equipment manufacturing company. This merger allows the company to combine brands such as Sala, Protecta, First, Sinco netting solutions, the ExoFit Harness, the UCL Advanced Series Five Piece Hoist System and the Cantilever Rescue System Kit into one operating business to create a company that is strategically aligned to meet all the fall protection equipment needs of distributors and end users. Each of Capital Safety's systems is backed by training, technical assistance and customer service.
Don't rely solely on manufacturers' safety information
08 March, 2006
Plant and equipment suppliers must independently verify that the products they supply comply with safety standards, as a recent NSW prosecution illustrates.
Ladder locking system
13 February, 2006 | Supplied by: Laddaloc Pty Ltd
Scaf-Loc is a ladder that attaches to any heavy-duty scaffold and is able to be opened or locked in moments. Either the site supervisor can open the ladder in the morning, or tradesmen can be provided with a key to access the scaffold when required. At the end of the day, or when no work is required on the scaffold, the ladder is locked, preventing unauthorised access. This helps to protect the builder's/developer's duty of care while providing a complete scaffold for tradesmen to use.
