All posts by Michael
3 Secrets of Choosing a Height Safety Adviser
Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury in Australian workplaces: and preventing them is an ongoing and complex challenge for government and industry. More than ever, it is essential to choose the right experts to help keep your workers and rooftops secure – now and into the future. Three keys to selecting […]
Solar panel installation a specialist job
Energy price increases have created a solar energy boom with installations at their highest since 2012, when attractive solar subsidies were available. In 2009, the Home Insulation Program (HIP) created a surge of market activity over a short period of time. The number of ‘registered installers’ required to keep up with demand was so great […]
The hidden dangers of working at height
When it comes to working at height safely, don’t be caught out by hidden dangers. Environmental change can happen at any time which requires workers to be vigilant in looking for a change in risk profile. Being prepared for all circumstances comes with experience but can also come with some forward planning. Here are some […]
Fall Protection Checklist
Do you know how safe your employees are when working from a height? Each year there are thousands of preventable slips and falls on worksites. These falls can result in musculoskeletal injuries, cuts, bruises, fractures and dislocations, and sometimes death. While some falls are caused by environmental factors, like slippery surfaces from the rain, there […]
SafeWork NSW Falls From Heights Action Plan
At Anchor Safe, we want everyone to get the message that safe working at heights is a must. Why? Because falling from heights is not only one of the biggest risks on any building or work site, it remains one of the biggest causes of death and injury on Australian work sites. SafeWork NSW is […]
SafeWork NSW Construction Blitz On Falls From Heights
Did you know that falling from heights is the number one killer on NSW construction site? These types of deaths tripled between 2013 and 2016. Incident reports revealed that 61% of falls from the construction industry were from workers that fell from a height between 2 and 4 metres. SafeWork NSW’s Construction Blitz on Falls […]
Queensland’s first Category 1 prosecution for ‘reckless conduct’
A Queensland company has been fined $1 million and the company director sentenced to one year in prison following a death from a fall from height. We’re sharing this information, not to call attention to the people involved, but because it’s a stark warning for all facility owners and managers regarding the serious consequences if […]
Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint Systems
Fall arrest and fall restraint are common height safety systems for protecting workers and ensuring regulatory compliance. Both the arrest and restraint systems are ‘active’, requiring user interaction to function effectively. This interaction introduces an element of risk. This includes actions like clipping onto an anchor point or static line, ensuring lanyards are the correct […]
Safety all round: Are your height safety systems fit to carry out ACP inspections?
Following recent building fires around the world, new legislation has been introduced to cover cladding made from aluminium composite panels (ACPs). The ‘Building and other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation 2018’ came into effect on 1 October. Under the new legislation, it is compulsory for audits to be carried out by property managers, owners and body […]
Risk assessments can prevent falls
Falls through brittle or fragile roofing material are a common cause of serious injuries to workers. Should exposure to such hazards occur, fall protection systems are designed to prevent a fall. In August this year a first-year apprentice electrician working on the installation of solar panels on the roof of a commercial building fell through […]
