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New rules for fixed ladders

That precarious moment when you step off or onto the top of a ladder has been the focus of new… Read More

The Hierarchy of Controls Explained

The hierarchy of controls that applies to most OHS hazards sets out the order of control measures, running from elimination… Read More

Making Milestones Meaningful for Workplace Access & Safety

After months of hard work, on Wednesday 27 April, Workplace Access and Safety was proud to launch our new building… Read More

5 steps to prevent a fall through

The Workplace Health & Safety Regulator has recently issued an alert on brittle surfaces, following a worker falling through a roof…. Read More

Working at Height: Common Questions

Michael Tooma sits with Carl Sachs to discuss some of the common questions or misconceptions he faces when talking about… Read More

Working at Height Infographic

Working at Height Infographic Working at height remains one of the greatest risks to the safety of workers across Australia and… Read More

How Defender™ Anchors are tested to AS/NZS 5532

Watch how Defender™ Roof Anchors are put through the rigorous tests as set out in AS/NZS 5532. Defender™ Roof Anchors… Read More

Anchor Drop Test

Defender™ anchors have been scrutinised and independently certified by SAI Global™ experts to comply with AS/NZS 1891 and AS/NZS 5532.… Read More

Newly Revised AS1657 Webinar – Questions & Answers

Yesterday Carl Sachs hosted a webinar by SAI Global on the changes to AS1657, explaining how it is going to… Read More

Fall Prevention Crisis Summit

Next Tuesday 3 September, a fall prevention crisis summit will be held at The Safety Show Sydney and you’re invited… Read More

Understanding your legal obligation when it comes to safety – Part three

In part three of my interview series with Michael Tooma, I spoke to Michael about the term “reasonably practicable” and… Read More

Understanding your legal obligation when it comes to height safety – Part Two

Following up on part one of my interview series with Michael Tooma, I spoke to Michael about the laws approach… Read More

Fall Prevention In Australia Needs A Major Overhaul

I recently participated in an article written for the SafteyAtWorkBlog. The article covered some of the current issues on fall… Read More

Understanding your legal obligation when it comes to height safety

Carl Sachs of Workplace Access & Safety recently sat down with renowned OHS lawyer and author Michael Tooma, from Norton… Read More