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Dangerous Installations Part 4

Guy Pearce | August 14, 2017

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 […]

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Working With Leading or Sharp Edges

Guy Pearce | July 14, 2017

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 […]

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Designed and Manufactured by Height Dynamics

Guy Pearce | May 22, 2017

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. […]

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Stop the Drops – Fall Prevention for Tools

Guy Pearce | March 12, 2017

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 […]

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Spanset’s New iPlus Range of Harnesses

Guy Pearce | January 7, 2017

Spanset’s new range of premium iPlus harnesses showcases some of their latest technology. The harnesses have been re-designed. They are now manufactured with the new iWeb “inspection ready” webbing, padding with increased ventilation and an ergonomically supportive waistband. SpanSet’s iWeb webbing is woven with a load bearing red indicator core, encased by a further load […]

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