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.
Alert on safety mesh
16 January, 2006
WorkCover NSW chief executive officer, Jon Blackwell has issued a safety alert for safety mesh used on roofs as part of a continuing campaign on falls from heights in the construction industry.
F3SX safety controller
19 June, 2005 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Omron Electronics has released the F3SX safety controller. This controller is an all-in-one safety control system, flexible enough to easily be integrated into almost any safety application.
Safety anchor
20 July, 2004 | Supplied by: 3M Fall Protection
SALA has created an ultra-portable fall arrest Vacuum Anchor System especially for the needs of contractors and maintenance crews. Originally designed for the airline industry, the vacuum anchor has broader applications for heavy industry such as refineries and mineral processing plants.
Safety pole
21 June, 2004 | Supplied by: Fall Safe Victoria
The Safety Pole has been developed to help protect the life of anyone working from a height or on a roof.
