What makes height safety so complex?
Working at heights is one of the most common high risk work activities carried out in Australia. But mitigating all the associated risks can be complex.
Working at heights is one of the most common high risk work activities carried out in Australia. But mitigating all the associated risks can be complex.
Some height safety needs will always need the input of experts. There are instances where a change during design could save time, and money, for developers
Height Safety Engineers completed a full height safety and confined space access audit for this mines rescue station to provide safe training facilities.
When most people think of working at heights, they think of getting up on a roof. But fall risks exist in many more places you might not immediately see.
Creating a safe workplace requires a holistic approach to safety. Height Safety Engineers are pioneering this holistic approach in height safety.
While a roof may be deemed flat, there could still be fall risks present that require mitigation, such as via the installation of a height safety system.
Skylights are a common component of many commercial buildings. Falling through a skylight or tripping over one can result in serious injury or even death.
When undertaking work at heights people can be protected by two different types of system, fall arrest and fall restraint. These are their differences.
Examples of height safety PPE include harnesses, ropes, lanyards, shock absorbers, pole straps and rescue equipment.
Roof anchor points are one of the most common fall protection systems found. So how does fall restraint technique work when using a roof anchor system?
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