New Standard for Lanyards
The new Australian Standard for lanyards and pole straps aims to strengthen equipment and ensure it performs to the highest possible standards when in-use
Fall Arrest Anchors Quiz
Finding it hard to select the right fall arrest anchor? You’re not alone. That’s why we created the Fall Arrest Anchors Quiz – to heighten your awareness of the hazards, risk factors and safety first principles of choosing the right fall arrest anchor for your situation.
Take the 10-question quiz today and we’ll send you a PDF download with all the quiz answers. Just to say thanks, you’ll also get a discount voucher to spend at our online store.
Harnesses and Lanyards for Scaffolders
Every scaffolder knows the importance of having the right safety set-up for the job. And with falls from height accounting for 30% of construction industry fatalities in Australia, that set-up must include having the right safety harness and lanyard combination.
Fall Arrest Devices – What Are They?
A fall arrest device is a self locking device that functions to arrest a person’s fall. There are three distinct categories of fall arrest devices. They are the Type 1, the Type 2 and the Type 3 and have very different functions. Fall arrest devices must meet the requirements of AS/NZS 1891.3. As most manufacturing […]
What is Fall Clearance
UPDATE – Height Dynamics free online fall clearance calculator lets you work out fall clearance in different situations. It’s highly intuitive — just plug in your numbers and go! Makes calculating fall clearance simple. Fall clearance is the distance needed to safely arrest a fall from height. Fall clearance must be calculated when writing a […]