Height safety blog
All the latest industry news, legislation updates, product information, tips and advice for designing and installing Kattsafe systems and more.
All the latest industry news, legislation updates, product information, tips and advice for designing and installing Kattsafe systems and more.
Victoria follows other states with the introduction of workplace laws and penalties.
Clarification of AS/NZS 5532
A guide for Architects, Builders and Building Owners
These tips can make all the difference when it comes to worker safety
When ensuring correct system selection, it is vital to understand working at heights terminology
Tips to safeguard against water staining
The earlier hazards can be identified in the design process, the more risks can be eliminated.
You are asked by your client to design a roof access and fall protection system. Roof anchors are chosen for their flexibility, cost benefits and ease of installation.
You've won the tender but now the hard part begins - the build. Everything is specified down to the nuts and bolts, but what about roof access and fall protection?
Released in July 2018 by WAHA, the Working At Height Association, this code is a welcome addition to the height safety industry.
Many of us, especially those within the height safety industry, can recall the tragic events on 5th November 2015 when a contractor conducting work at height at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre fell 17 metres to his death. Upon investigation it was revealed that the worker had removed himself from the abseil system (often referred to as rope access) ropes while cleaning duct work and during this task had stepped on an inspection hatch which had given way.
Many Architects, Designers and Builders use the above clause in their specifications, in fact, you and your colleagues may put something similar into your paperwork but are you absolutely sure that this covers your responsibility as a building designer?