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 right...
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 AHSS. 1....
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...
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 in Melbourne and across major cities in Australia must...
