Transverse loading at height
Connectors are not created equal when it comes to transverse loading. Can your lanyard take that sideways strain without snapping? Find out
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
Harness-up Like a Pro
By law in Australia, your safety harness must be inspected and the results documented by a competent person every six months. In between, like all height safety equipment, your harness should be checked before and after each use.
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 Fall Arrest Lanyard Should I Choose?
Before choosing a fall arrest lanyard you should know – all lanyards are not created equal. A fall arrest lanyard for working in an EWP or boom lift is very different from one that a tower climber might use. There is a huge range of lanyards available. When you consider variables like length, material, connectors […]