Australia takes worker health and safety seriously, which is why we have worker height safety regulations in each state. In Victoria, employers must adhere to clear regulations and requirements, such as using height safety equipment, or risk receiving fines and other penalties. Working at heights can...
Whether you're climbing a ladder or working on the roof of a four-storey building, working at heights comes with risks. Without following the right safety measures and regulations, workers can be seriously injured. In 2023, worker deaths caused by a fall rose to 15% and...
Employees working at any height or level are at risk of falls, which can cause serious harm, injury, and even death. This is why height safety equipment and regulations are so important: to protect those at risk. Employers are then responsible for assessing risk and...
Did you know that, from 2019 to 2023, an average of 22 workers died each year as a result of falling from height? Even when fatality has not occurred, most workers with a workplace-related injury due to a fall are looking at around 6 weeks...
Did you know that there are around 37 worker fatalities every single year as a result of falling from height? With a large number of industries requiring work at height, particularly construction and maintenance, safety should be a critical concern. Even so, misunderstandings about safety measures...
Safety should be the number one priority when working at height, regardless of the industry. Roofing contractors can take advantage of many innovations in safety equipment, allowing them to perform essential construction and maintenance tasks without worry. Does your equipment measure up? In this article, we’ve...
Whenever you’re working at heights, safety should always be the number one priority. Even the slightest misstep may result in a serious injury if there aren’t any precautions in place, or if the systems that are in place aren’t performing as they should. Whether you’re...
Whether you work in roofing, construction, or any other role that requires you to work at heights, protection is essential. It aims to minimise the risk of falling, helping you and others nearby to remain as safe as possible. But what is edge protection, and...
Installing roof anchor points correctly is paramount to everybody’s safety. Whether roof anchor points will be permanent or temporary, ensuring they’re properly secured is essential for fall protection. When you need roof anchor points installed, you may wonder: Who can install roof anchor points? Can...
Working at height is one of the most dangerous activities in any workplace – and one that thousands of Australian workers find themselves in daily. It’s a common occurrence in many industries (like construction, utilities, and telecommunication), but it does carry significant risks and dangers....
