Prior Planning Prevents………
Confined space work is potentially a lethal environment for many reasons; engulfment, drowning and hostile gaseous environments. Careful and thorough risk assessment and hazard identification is paramount when considering this type of work. Every potential threat must be covered when planning the access and confined space rescue procedures. Regular training practice and updates is essential. […]
Categories: Confined Space Tags: Rescue, SafetyBridging the Gap
One of Brisbane’s iconic green precincts in a central city location provides locals and visitors a place to relax and enjoy the tranquility of a natural environment. The Roma Street Parklands boast expansive manicured lawns, waterfalls, themed gardens and bridged waterways. With the focus to maintain the parkland serenity, facility staff had the challenge to […]
Categories: Rope Access Tags: Difficult AccessSmarter, Simpler and Stronger – Latchways New Range of Retractable Lanyards
Latchways was founded in 1974 are are arguably best known for introducing to the height safety industry the Transfastener. The Transfastener allows continuous movement along horizontal cable. This eliminates the need for people using the system to detach and reattach to the system when crossing cable supports. The latest offering sees Latchways introducing a range […]
Categories: Equipment Tags: Equipment, Fall Arrest, Fall Protection, MSA, SRLDangerous Installations Part 4
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and key players within South East Queensland Height Safety Industry have been holding regular meetings. The meetings have taken place to ensure that the interpretation of the WHS Act 2011 and the relevant parts of AS1891.4 and AS4488.2 is clear and that the responsibility of installers, users and owners of […]
Categories: Dangerous Things Tags: Anchor Systems, Compliance, Roof WorkWorking With Leading or Sharp Edges
Leading edge and sharp edge work poses a series of unique risks for persons working at height. Many lifelines or fall arrest devices available do not necessarily address these increased risks. This exposes the users to potentially catastrophic consequences. A leading edge is found for example, when laying decking or roof sheets. The fall arrest […]
Categories: Articles Tags: Fall Arrest, Fall Protection, Roof Work