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Height Safety Equipment Update & how long your PPE should last
Updates to Personal Equipment for Work at Height Standards Standards Australia are in the process of releasing revisions to two Standards for Personal for Work at Height – AS/NZS1891.1 and AS/NZ1891.5, The revised standards will outline new regulations for full body, combination and lower-body harnesses, lanyards and pole straps. Standards Australia have however released a […]
It’s time to step up your Cooling Tower Maintenance
If you have a cooling tower on your site, you know maintenance is something you need to stay on top of with monthly inspections, rigorous testing and cleaning regimes. And with the majority of cooling towers located on the top of buildings, providing safe and easy access for this work to be carried out is […]
Height Safety in 2020 and beyond | Our top 6 Height Safety trends
Anchor Safe has been at the forefront of height safety in Australia for over 30 years and the safety landscape has changed dramatically in that time – for the better. In the last 10-15 years alone, we’ve seen the introduction of specific working at heights legislation and a National Code of Practice, and there’s been […]
The low down on Single Point Anchor Standards – Settling the confusion
There has been quite a bit of confusion around the Australian and New Zealand Standard for ‘manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used for harness-based work at height’ (AS/NZS 5532: 2013). AS/NZS 5532 was introduced back in 2013 and remains the current standard which anchor points, one of the most critical fall protection devices, need […]
The highest standards of safety, quality and environmental management
The Anchor Safe team works hard to stay at the top of our game so you can rest easy, knowing you’re working with industry leaders in height safety, quality and compliance We’re proud to say we recently achieved certification in three key international standards: ISO 45001: 2018 Occupational Health & Safety ISO 9001: 2015 Quality […]
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 […]
Working at Height Hierarchy of Control
In determining the type of height safety system required for a particular job it can be useful to apply a hierarchy of control. Using a risk prevention hierarchy it is possible to determine the highest level of control that can be achieved when working with a height hazard. The levels to be considered in prevention […]
Use our simple checklist to help prevent workplace falls
How safe are your employees when working at height? The majority of workplace falls can be avoided with proper planning, policies and procedures in place. Used regularly, our height safety checklist can keep your worksite and workers safe. Download checklist
