Smarter, Simpler and Stronger – Latchways New Range of Retractable Lanyards
Latchways was founded in 1974 are are arguably best known for introducing to the height safety industry the Transfastener. The Transfastener allows continuous movement along horizontal cable. This eliminates the need for people using the system to detach and reattach to the system when crossing cable supports. The latest offering sees Latchways introducing a range […]
Categories: Equipment Tags: Equipment, Fall Arrest, Fall Protection, MSA, SRLDangerous Installations Part 4
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and key players within South East Queensland Height Safety Industry have been holding regular meetings. The meetings have taken place to ensure that the interpretation of the WHS Act 2011 and the relevant parts of AS1891.4 and AS4488.2 is clear and that the responsibility of installers, users and owners of […]
Categories: Dangerous Things Tags: Anchor Systems, Compliance, Roof WorkWorking With Leading or Sharp Edges
Leading edge and sharp edge work poses a series of unique risks for persons working at height. Many lifelines or fall arrest devices available do not necessarily address these increased risks. This exposes the users to potentially catastrophic consequences. A leading edge is found for example, when laying decking or roof sheets. The fall arrest […]
Categories: Articles Tags: Fall Arrest, Fall Protection, Roof WorkDesigned and Manufactured by Height Dynamics
One of Height Dynamics best kept secrets is our soft-goods manufacturing department. Originally started to provide equipment for the emerging rope access industry we have diversified and now supply a larger range of products. Manufactured at our premises in Brisbane using quality materials and with a strict quality assurance these products are hardwearing and functional. […]
Categories: Equipment Tags: SpecialsStop the Drops – Fall Prevention for Tools
Did you know? A 220g spanner dropped 23m hits with 50kg – That’s a full tool box! A 2kg wrench dropped 6m hits with 117kg force – That’s a cement mixer! According to statistics released by Safe Work Australia there have been 125 workplace fatalities and 15,410 Serious Workers Compensations Claims between 2010 and 2014 […]
Categories: Equipment Tags: Fall Protection, StopTheDrops