Critical elements of height safety include a correctly fitted and adjusted harness tailored to an individual’s body size and shape, along with worker training on harness fit and use. Independent certification of harnesses and lanyards is also critical to safely working at heights, according to Chief Technical Officer of LINQ Height Safety Equipment, Stephen Sugden. […]
Varying design features among harness brands can lead to significantly different forces on the body in the event of a fall, potentially meaning the difference between life and death. Chief Technical Officer of LINQ Height Safety Equipment, Stephen Sugden says that LINQ harnesses are designed to preclude a “floating” Dorsal Dee which is stabalised during […]
An ex-carpenter has told LINQ Height Safety Gear how inadequate safety procedures resulted in a fall from a roof that left him with severe spinal injuries and quadriplegia. In 1991 David Crawford had the world at his feet. A budding professional surfer who regularly competed in Hawaii and a keen soccer player, he never imagined […]
Hot and humid summer conditions can present a number of OHS hazards for the blue collar worker, including exposure to potentially cancer-causing UV radiation, dehydration and heat stress. UV Exposure: Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world and outdoor workers are exposed to around five to 10 times more UV rays […]
With the beginning of the year seeing many young people entering the workforce and others returning relaxed and potentially unfocused after Christmas holidays, a senior safety figure has called for employers to focus on safety. Executive Director of Health and Safety at WorkSafe Victoria, Marnie Williams has told ProChoice Safety Gear that new workers need […]
A secure construction site is an OHS requirement, while it will also help prevent vandalism along with the theft of tools, copper, building materials and whitegoods. Unsecured building sites can present significant risks to the public, especially children, with adequate site security a requirement, including appropriate fencing which, according to Police NSW, is often mandatory. […]
The correct fitting of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is critical to ensure a tight seal is made around the face and the respirator is able to prevent exposure to contaminants. However individual facial structure, facial hair such as stubble, beards, moustaches and sideburns, long hair, jewellery and makeup can all prevent a tight seal from […]
The Christmas festive season sees an increase in accidents requiring hospitalisation as a result of toys, home renovations, falls, food poisoning, alcohol consumption and even champagne corks, but despite common belief there is NO evidence of increased vehicle accidents. NSW emergency department data analysed by the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) for the period 2001 […]
