Fall arrest device standards updated
If you work at height — or purchase height safety equipment — read on to find out how to shop in-line with Australia’s updated fall arrest device standards
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 […]