You may have seen the graphic WorkSafe television ads that show how a simple careless or complacent act can lead to a worksite tragedy. These alarmingly realistic and often distressing ads act as a reminder of the importance of workplace health and safety in all...
In this article, we discuss eight of the most common causes of accidents when working at a height. As you will see, simply using any available equipment is not enough to prevent accidents. All height safety equipment must suit the job at hand, follow strict...
Every year, thousands of workers and homeowners fall from ladders and risk serious injury. In some cases, the fall results in brain damage or death. Ladder safety is often neglected or forgotten due to complacency and familiarity. While it is true that your experience will help...
Most workplaces strive to adhere to strict height safety standards. Unfortunately, a careless mistake or a moment of complacency can lead to a tragic accident. It is important that despite your experience or the task at hand, you always maintain height safety standards and are aware...
The safety and usability of fall arrest equipment should always be determined by condition, not an expiry date. The reason for this is simple: despite time guarantees, damage and wear can cause the equipment to become ineffective. Height equipment can be the difference between safety and...
359 Australian workers were killed between the 1st of January 2003 and the 31st of December 2015 due to falls from a height. These unnecessary deaths remind us why investing in compliant height safety equipment should be a top priority at every worksite- big or...
Working at a height is a necessary task completed by workers from various industries. While working from a height presents considerable risk of falls and injuries, there are a number of risk minimisation strategies and technologies that should be implemented to improve safety. Below are 5...
There are a number of factors that contribute to height safety hazards. Falls from a height can cause serious injury and death which is why implementing risk minimisation strategies is vitally important. Working from a height without safety precautions is an unnecessary risk that no...
“Safety First” is more than just a slogan. It’s a way of doing business that employs multiple types of safety systems designed to protect workers, companies and clients. There are a number of safety system equipment systems that can be used as stand-alone precautions or...
Working from a height can present considerable risk. Through the use of appropriate, compliant equipment however, this risk can be greatly minimised. One of the most effective and versatile height safety solutions is a static line system. A static line system incorporates an anchor point, a...
We are still operating as per usual and taking all hygiene precautions as per our normal practice and also implementing extra guidelines via the government’s request, keeping a safe social distance when coming into contact with customers and using personal protective equipment when required.
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