Tampering leads to unsafe platform lifts
29 March, 2019Companies that own or provide maintenance for platform lifts in the UK have been alerted to several incidents of tampering with safety devices.
Genie GS-1330m scissor lift
14 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Genie AustraliaThe Genie GS-1330m scissor lift is designed for compact manoeuvrability and is suitable to low-level access and restricted spaces.
3M Fall Protection Self-Rescue Device
04 October, 2018 | Supplied by: 3M Safety & GraphicsThe 3M DBI-SALA Self-Rescue device is designed to help workers implement a simple, fast and effective rescue plan in the event of a fall from height.
Safe jetty access implemented at coal terminal
02 October, 2018 by Amy SteedJohn Holland designed the Mobile Swing-stage Gantry in an effort to keep workers safe while maintaining 1706 marine piles across the terminal.
Leading edge fall protection — defining the risk
01 September, 2018 | Supplied by: MSA Pacific AsiaWith the increase of awareness around working at height, the use of SRLs as a means of effective anchoring and work positioning has also increased.
Miller tool lanyard range
14 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial SafetyMiller tool lanyards are engineered to provide a safe, simple and reliable tethering of tools for construction personnel when working at heights.
Telesteps telescopic ladder range
17 July, 2018 | Supplied by: WarequipThe Telesteps telescopic ladder range is made from anodised aluminium with GRP fittings, which makes them strong, lightweight and durable.
Genie Lift Guard contact alarm for working at heights
05 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Genie AustraliaThe Genie Lift Guard is a contact alarm prototype for slab scissor and vertical mast lifts.
10 falls from height statistics you need to know
27 June, 2018 by Steve McLeod, Non-Executive Chairman, Fire & Safety Australia | Supplied by: Fire & Safety AustraliaThe risks of working at height are often misunderstood by many people, but there are 10 crucial statistics that you need to know.
Dropsafe Barrier dropped object barrier system
07 June, 2018 | Supplied by: DropsafeThe Dropsafe Barrier system is designed to mitigate the risk of dropped objects falling at height.
Coutier Industrie fixed ladder safety products
01 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Coutier IndustrieCoutier Industrie produces a full range of products dedicated to the safety of fixed ladders leading to dangerous facilities such as roofs, rolling cranes, tanks, pylons, silos and lighting poles.
WAHA launches industry code for anchor, lifeline and rail installations
28 May, 2018A new industry code for the installation of fall protection anchors, lifelines and rail systems has been launched by the Working at Height Association (WAHA).
Safety inspectors target falling hazards on construction sites
03 May, 2018Reducing falls at housing construction sites is the goal of WorkSafe Victoria, following 40 serious incidents since 1 February 2018.
3 keys to an effective confined space rescue
06 March, 2018 by Steve McLeod* | Supplied by: Fire & Safety AustraliaDo you have a documented and rehearsed rescue plan, with adequately trained rescue personnel and the capability to rescue an injured person from a confined space if an emergency occurs?
Are you cleaning your height safety gear properly?
26 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Paramount SafetyIn order to increase the life and compliance of height safety PPE, the equipment should be regularly cleaned.
