All posts by Damaris Hocking
Prevention of Falls in Schools: Highlighting Hazards and Ensuring Compliance
The urgency of proper height safety measures was tragically highlighted by a recent incident in Victoria where a representative from the school fell from the roof while collecting balls, resulting in a fatality. This tragic event highlights the critical need for robust height safety systems and vigilant management. To prevent such tragedies, it is imperative […]
Compliance Risks of Roof Safety Mesh for Skylights
Australian standards mandate the installation of safety mesh across roofing planes during construction to protect workers from serious injury and fatalities. Many persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) mistakenly assume that this mesh represents adequate fall protection for transparent sheet-style skylights to meet compliance standards and protect workers from injury or fatality. In this […]
Mixing Components from Different Manufacturers in Height Safety Systems
In the past few years, there has been a significant increase in height safety systems being installed or retrofitted with mixed components from different manufacturers. Mixing components from different manufacturers on height safety systems may seem like a cost-effective shortcut, but it can jeopardise the safety of those working at height, cause compliance issues and […]
Halfway Point Results – SafeWork NSW Falls from Heights Blitz
At the halfway point of SafeWork NSW’s 12-month blitz on falls from heights, they have visited 1,218 sites resulting in 1499 improvement notices, 727 Prohibition Notices and 352 penalty notices amounting to $972,000 dollars. As SafeWork continues to prioritise the safety of workers at heights through unannounced site visits and promoting awareness around PCBU legal […]
Temporary vs Permanent Roof Guardrails
The main difference between permanent and temporary guardrails is their intended duration of use, with permanent guardrails being designed for long-term, fixed installations while temporary guardrails offer short-term, flexible solutions for varying site requirements. Both temporary and permanent rooftop guardrail systems provide excellent protection for workers from the dangers of falling from heights. When […]
What Makes A Guardrail Compliant with AS 1657:2018
Understanding exactly what makes a guardrail compliant with the current Australian Standards is key to ensuring the installation is safe and fit for use. Anchor Safe installs thousands of meters of permanent fall prevention guard rails every year throughout Australia, ensuring complete compliance and safety for our clients. We’ve taken our expert understanding of […]
Understanding the Lifespan, Inspection, and Maintenance of Height-Safety PPE in Australia
. Understanding the lifespan and maintenance of height-safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is paramount. This equipment, designed to protect Australian workers from height-related hazards, has a defined service life influenced by factors such as usage, maintenance, and adherence to national standards. This article delves into the intricacies of height-safety PPE in Australia, shedding light on […]
Cage Ladders
Anchor Safe is Australia’s leading provider of aluminium cage ladder access systems, offering comprehensive system design, ladder installation, and height safety certification services. Anchor Safe cage ladders are highly cost-effective, maintenance-free and available across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Albury, and their surrounding regions. Every Anchor Safe Access System is designed to suit the specific needs of […]
6 Best Practice Tips for Working at Height
Working at height is inherently dangerous with falls and other accidents posing a serious threat to workers’ safety and exposing all to potential litigation. As such, it is essential that employers and employees alike take steps to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate safety measures to protect people working at height. In this article, we […]
The Ultimate Guide to Ladder Safety
Falls from ladders are one of the most common causes of injury in Australia. The 3 most common elements in falls involving ladders are incorrect set-up, incorrect use and damaged or poor-quality ladders. Falls from ladders can result in abrasions, dislocations and fractured limbs, spinal cord damage or severe brain injury and even death. In […]
