Compliance – Choosing the Right System
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 […]
Categories: Inspections Tags: Access Systems, Compliance, Roof Work, SafetyTemporary Fall Arrest Anchors
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 […]
Categories: Equipment Tags: Anchor Systems, Equipment, Fall Arrest, Fall Protection, Roof WorkHeight Safety Equipment Inspections
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 […]
Categories: Inspections Tags: Compliance, Fall ProtectionComfort Grip Connector – New from DBI-SALA
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 […]
Categories: Equipment Tags: DBI-Sala, Fall Arrest, Fall Protection, Lanyards, SafetyPrior 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, Safety