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 ways...
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...
Roof guardrails are effective control measures that meet multiple safety requirements Perhaps one of the most undervalued pieces of 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...
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 safety...
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. But...
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...
