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What’s New From Petzl – 2018

Guy Pearce | June 30, 2018

Petzl first started manufacturing products under the Petzl brand in the mid-1970’s. Fernand Petzl, an avid caver originally designed and sold equipment for ascending, descending and belaying. The range quickly evolved and by 1990 the first of the professional range was introduced. Since then the Petzl has become synonymous with height safety and in particular […]

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Compliance – Choosing the Right System

Guy Pearce | June 17, 2018

There is an increased awareness of height safety in all areas of todays work places, including domestic, commercial and construction sites. Choosing the correct height safety system and installers can be difficult. It is important to ensure that the height safety systems being installed are not only useable but practical, simple and meet all the […]

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Temporary Fall Arrest Anchors

Guy Pearce | April 14, 2018

Simply put a fall arrest harness system has three main components. The harness, an anchor point and a lanyard (or like) to connect the two. Generally, the harness and the lanyard part of the equation are simple to solve. Finding a rated anchor point can require more thought. Simple enough when permanent anchors have been […]

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Height Safety Equipment Inspections

Guy Pearce | March 13, 2018

The Australian Standard AS/NZS 1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Selection, use and maintenance clearly outlines the inspection criteria for all fall arrest equipment. Height safety equipment inspections are an important risk control and insure your equipment is in usable condition. Your safety depends upon your height safety equipment being in good condition. What […]

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Comfort Grip Connector – New from DBI-SALA

Guy Pearce | January 31, 2018

From the development of the world’s first self retracting lifeline device in 1940, DBI SALA have invested heavily in training and developing of new products. They have been instrumental in moulding the fall protection industry through a long tradition of innovation and landmark contributions. The 3M DBI-SALA Comfort Grip Connector was released in 2017 and is now […]

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