Spanset’s New iPlus Range of Harnesses
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 […]
Categories: Equipment Tags: Fall Arrest, HarnessesRope Access Training
Height Dynamics is excited to announce that our new training facility at Kedron has been completed. Height Dynamics offer a range of height safety, rope rescue, rope access and confined space training courses. The facility will allow our trainers to expose students with a practical experience that translates across to the work environment. The Kedron […]
Categories: TrainingRescue Descenders
There are a variety of descenders available on the market. Most of these descenders are rated to between 140 to 200 kg. This rating is ideal for single person, but may not be suitable for evacuation of two persons in a rescue scenario. These descenders usually require extra friction (e.g. directing the rope through additional […]
Categories: Equipment Tags: Descenders, Equipment, RescueFall Arrest vs Fall Restraint
The Standard AS/NZS 1891.4 2009 has omitted “total restraint” and the use of “restraint equipment” from its scope. It states that it “aims to prevent fall arrest situations being misclassified as total restraint and the consequential provision of inappropriate protection systems.” In place of the “restraint system” that the previous Standard allowed, the standard now […]
Categories: Articles Tags: Fall Arrest, Fall Protection, Fall Restraint, Roof WorkWhat Fall Arrest Harness Should I Choose?
Before purchasing a fall arrest harness buyers should note that they are not all the same. A compliance level harness will have limited or no extra features while a specialty harness will have unique features to meet specific applications or non-standard environments. The following points should be considered when purchasing a harness. What tasks do […]
Categories: Equipment Tags: Equipment, Fall Arrest, Fall Restraint, Harnesses