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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 […]
Fall Protection; Staying Safe & Compliant at Height
What is Fall Protection? Fall Protection refers to the measures put in place to prevent a person from falling from heights and sustaining injury or death. These measures can include a variety of fall protection systems, personal equipment, and safety procedures that are specifically designed to reduce the risk of falls. What constitutes adequate fall […]
Hierarchy of Control for Working at Height
The hierarchy of control measures is a system for controlling risks in the workplace, that should be used to minimise or eliminate the inherent risks associated with working at heights. Properly understanding the hierarchy of control can help Persons Conducting Business or Undertaking (PCBU) that involves work at height, to eliminate, control, or reduce risks […]
What does height safety look like in 2023?
For the last 5 years straight, falls from height remain one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities in Australia. Tragically, 169 workers lost their lives in 2021 – of which 19 were killed due to a fall from height, and 16 from being hit by fallen objects. With these statistics looming over the construction […]
Types of Anchor Point and Where to Use Them
Which Anchor Point System Do You Need? Choosing the right anchor point is crucial for creating an effective height safety system that properly protects workers from falls and other hazards while working at heights. The wrong type of anchor point can lead to accidents, injuries and death so it is essential to select an anchor […]
