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 of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 safety...
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, having...
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 protection systems...
