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...
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Height Safety News / 25.06.2020
Potential Height Safety Hazards
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...
Height Safety News / 06.05.2020
The Benefits of Static Line Systems
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...
Height Safety News / 12.03.2020
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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 working...
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 materials...
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...
All, Height Safety / 28.10.2019
What is the difference between Fall Arrest, Fall Restraint & Fall Prevention Systems?
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 While the...
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 Codes: AS1657:2018...
Anchor Points / 08.09.2019
The ultimate guide to roof anchor points
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 right...
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