When working at heights, it is extremely important to install the appropriate safety equipment to reduce risk. Understanding the relevant terminology is an important part of height safety. If you work at a site with any kind of fall hazard, it is imperative that you......
Height safety is not something to be taken lightly. Cutting even the tiniest corners or failing to meet the most minor regulations can put lives at stake. Working at heights comes with serious risks, and it is the job of an employer and supervisor to......
When it comes to working at heights, safety should always be everybody’s top priority. Whether you’re a construction worker, a roofer, or a window cleaner, taking precautions to prevent falls is critical. One of the most important decisions you’ll need to make when aiming to......
The last thing anybody needs on a job site is for somebody to fall or otherwise injure themselves. Falling from a height is one of the most common causes of work-related injuries in Australia, and although its incidence dropped from 4.2% in 2017- 2018 to......
Roof anchors are a necessity when it comes to keeping people safe on a job site. If you work at heights, you likely know just how important they are! These safety devices provide a secure attachment point for safety harnesses and lifelines, and aim to......
When accessing a roof for work, such as for maintenance or renovations, it is important that regulations are followed and that safety is at the forefront of the process. There is a wide array of options available for reducing falls risk and improving efficiency. One......
There are multiple reasons why you may require access to a roof. Though often required, it can be a high risk and difficult activity to undertake. That is why it is important to follow regulations and guidance to reduce the danger involved and make the......
Gaining access to a roof from inside the building can be safer and more convenient than doing so from the exterior. This can be achieved by installing a roof access hatch, which can reduce the risk of falls and increase the ease of bringing items......
Everybody knows that safety is paramount and should always be taken seriously. When it comes to working at heights, this is even more imperative. Roof access systems help to keep your employees and everybody in the area safe, but they’re just one piece of the......
The top priority of any commercial roofing workplace environment is always, always safety. Safety of your workers, safety of the building itself – everything you do should be not only safe and up to standard, but also ensure the comfort of everyone on site. There......
As a worker in the industry, you’ll understand that there’s many crucial tricks to the trade, including safety precautions. If you or your employees are working from heights, it’s important to keep your team safe with the use of roof anchor points. There’s a lot......
Height safety is of the utmost importance for anybody who works at heights. Compliance with safe work practices ensures safety for all people working in the area as well as people from the general population who may be in or around the area. As working......
The two terms sound like they could be used interchangeably, and they often are. However, there are several differences between guard rails and handrails. Industry standards are in place to reduce the risk of falls, which is a stark reality for workers who must access......
Roof safety is a key component in reducing the risk of falls, which can lead to serious injury or even death. As such, roof safety is of the utmost importance for anybody who steps onto a roof. Roof safety includes many elements, one of which......
A roof access hatch allows workers to get onto the roof of commercial buildings from an internal point. This minimises the risk of falls and reduces the need for ladders or other external or temporary access aids that can pose safety concerns. Having a hatch......
Roofing is vital work. It can also be dangerous work. That is why regulatory standards have been created in Australia. At Australian Height and Safety Services, we will help you to meet these requirements and reduce the risk of falls. Our experienced team will inspect......
If you’re starting work on a roof, then researching the best sorts of roof anchors to use is one of the very first steps to take. As always, when working at heights, there are various design elements and safety procedures to consider when choosing the......
Every single year, there are countless incidents where incorrect ladder use leads to someone suffering a serious injury. There are plenty of situations where this can happen, even in your own backyard, but workers in construction, retail, and building maintenance are most commonly injured. If......
When it comes to scaffolding and working at a height, nothing is more important than safety. Your safety equipment is one of the most valuable aspects of your work environment, so ensuring that you are completely up to date with the regulations and safety guidelines......
Why you need roof anchor points when working at heights Working at heights is fraught with danger. Falls from heights kill approximately 26 workers and injure another 7,700 each year in Australia. If you or your employees are required to work at heights, having the......
Health and safety guidelines are a constantly changing and complex set of rules to follow. But when it comes to workplace hazards such as fall risks, it is essential to be completely confident in your safety measures. If you’re working on roofs or running an......
High altitudes are one of the biggest health and safety threats for construction sites. Using effective safety procedures and equipment is fundamental to creating any safe work environment where heights pose a fall risk to workers, but implementing the right protection demands some important decisions......
We are proud to be one of the leading height safety companies in Australia. When choosing a provider, you should look for a team with experience, relevant qualifications, and a proven commitment to high-quality products and services. Here are 8 reasons why you should choose......
Height safety equipment is designed to reduce or remove the risk of falls when working from a height. Employers are responsible for providing their workers with adequate safety equipment and training to ensure risk is minimised as much as possible. This article focuses on one......
A risk is anything that exposes someone to danger. In a height safety setting, assessing and reducing risks is critical, as not doing so can lead to injury or even death. This article discusses risk in a height safety setting, including how to reduce risk......
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......
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......
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......
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......
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,......
Access and fall protection systems you can trust. At Australian Height Safety Services, we choose to recommend Sayfa systems because their market-leading range of products. Sayfa systems and products are compliant to Australian standards and specifically engineered to eliminate or reduce the risks associated with......
Making the standard Sayfa Because Sayfa is on a mission to bring every worker home safely, they treat standards as the minimum requirement, not the end goal. Every component they use is rigorously tested to meet the requirements of Australian Standards, using the highest grade......
Standards Australia regularly review and update the Australian Industry Standards in order to maintain safety for all personnel in line with the latest technology, science and safety systems. The recent AS/NZS5532 updates focused on enforcing the height safety requirements for harnesses with a single point......
When working at heights, it is extremely important to install the appropriate safety equipment to reduce risk. Understanding the relevant terminology is an important part of height safety. Below, we outline the difference between fall arrest, fall restraint and fall prevention systems. Fall Prevention Systems......
Working at Heights Australian Standards Requirements for height safety compliance in Australia In Australia it is important to remember that height safety equipment and working at heights practices are governed by the Working At Height Association (WAHA) who enforce the following Australian Standards & Industry......
Many of the safety precautions that today’s companies must employ when they have people working at a height are a mystery to the average person. It’s easy for people to forget that it hasn’t been that long since hard hats, safety shoes and even simple......
There are many types of roof access ladders and they form part of an essential workplace safety system for anyone working at heights or on surfaces with an incline. The type of access ladder required to meet established safety compliance requirements varies to minimize the......
One of the most essential fall arrest precautions is a roof anchor point system combined with a roof safety harness. According to Australian Height Safety Services (AHSS) company director, Cameron Gelly, statistics show that falls from heights injure approximately 7,700 workers each year and result......
A fall from even a relatively small height can result in life-threatening injuries and possible death. Australian Height Safety Services (AHSS) is an expert in fall arrest systems and have noted that many industries underestimate the risk, only utilize the minimum protection needed, and aren’t......
Any project that involves working at heights needs to be conducted with appropriate precautions to ensure the safety of workers, prevent damage to surfaces, and provide liability protection. The importance of roof walkway systems can’t be overstated. Roof walkway systems can be customized in multiple......
Safety equipment for employees working at any height can take many forms including guardrails, walkways and roof access ladders to roof access hatches, roof anchor points and static lines. Each piece of equipment is designed with the safety of workers in mind, and to meet......
Perhaps one of the most undervalued pieces of height safety equipment when working on rooftops is guardrails. More than a good idea, they’re a safety requirement in many situations, such as roofs that have a specific incline. The type of fall protection that may be......
Working at height carries a great deal of inherent risk, and though the systems and regulations employed these days are sophisticated and rigorous, on average 26 workers are still killed each year in falls related to working at height. In this article we look at......
Roof walkway systems are an integral part of maintaining safety and preventing falls when working on any elevated surface. Whether individuals are working on a flat roof or one with an incline, falls represent a major cause of serious injury, disability and death in the......
Your guide to roof anchor points There is no question that working at height is dangerous. In Australia each year, an average of 26 workers die as a result of falling from height, and nearly 8000 are injured. The requirements on businesses to operate height......
Twenty-six. That’s the number of deaths in 2017 that were caused by workers falling from a height in Australia. And it’s twenty-six too many. At AHSS we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all workers who use our services, and that’s why......
Make sure you and your workers are covered There are so many different types of height safety equipment; it can be hard to distinguish your roof guardrails from your aluminium walkways if you don’t work in the industry or use height safety products every day.......
You’ve gone through the selection and installation process… now what? Roof anchor points are invaluable when it comes to working at heights. Falls from heights kill approximately 26 workers and injure another 7,700 each year in Australia. If you or your team work at heights,......
The price of a roof hatch depends on which type you choose. One of the most common questions we hear at AHSS is, “How much does it cost to install a roof access hatch?” It’s a good question. Roof access hatches are designed to provide......
Find out why roof guardrails are often mandatory Roof guardrails are a highly effective way to manage and mitigate some of the safety hazards involved in working at heights. Engineered for structural soundness, they drastically reduce the likelihood of potentially fatal falls and injuries. Roof......
Choose the right access hatches for your premises. Access hatches are designed and installed to provide safe and convenient access to commercial roof areas. While they are often used for high-end construction projects, they can also provide the perfect solution for homeowners who want to......
Certification and recertification are a requirement if working at height Roof certification is required for all new height safety systems Recertification of safety systems is required every 12 months Business owners are liable if safety systems are noncompliant If you or your employees are required......
Why aluminium roof walkways, guardrails and more transform work safety Working at great heights has its hazards. Slippery surfaces, roof edges, fall risk areas, out of bound zones. There is no margin for error. You want to eliminate these risks and make your roof 100......
Get the right roof walkway system for your premises. Safe roof access is necessary for all kinds of businesses with roof mounted plant and equipment which require periodic maintenance. One of the most common and important height safety products for safe roof access is the......
Height safety regulations are not just a formality, the risks of non-compliance are real. Height safety regulations exist for a number of very good reasons. Everyone is entitled to a safe working environment. People who work at heights are directly impacted by height safety compliance......
Choosing the right fall protection systems for your premises. When work needs to take place at heights or near fall edges, appropriate height safety systems are essential for worker safety and compliance with legal standards. However, it is not always clear to businesses which fall......
Make sure your workplace meets the Australian regulations. Height safety compliance is not something you should take lightly. If you, your workers, or any contractors you employ need to work at heights as part of your regular duties, you need to ensure that your premises......
Ensure your workplace is height safety OHS compliant. Employers have an obligation to ensure that they provide safe working conditions for employees. This is especially important when employees must undertake work at heights or in other hazardous conditions. Whether you are an employer, or you......
If you want to know how to install your own roof walkway, read this first. You probably already know how important it is that anyone working at heights remains safe while doing so. That’s why a roof walkway can be essential for homes and businesses......
