March 16, 2019
Construction Safety – Working on Roofs Safely With the upside of job creation and value to the economy that construction brings, the work also brings hazards and safety concerns. Some examples of these dangerous conditions include working from height, intense noise, extreme dust, moving objects, electrocutions and vehicle incidents. In […]
January 27, 2019
Lock Jaw Ladder Grip Finalist in the “Australian Innovation Challenge” – Sponsored by Shell It doesn’t seem like 5 years ago when we became a finalist for the “Australian Innovation Challenge” – It is a competition for the best inventions, published in the Australian newspaper and sponsored by Shell […]
August 22, 2018
It’s hard to believe that over 500, 000 people each year are injured from falls from ladders, most could have been prevented if the user had thought more about ladder safety. We are going to explore 8 ladder safety tips when working at height. The safety of you and your […]
July 23, 2017
The USA National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has a phone app which uses vibration and visual signals to assist in ensuring correct ladder angles. The App also provides a range of useful ladder safety tips. The app is free and available for both Android and iPhone devices.
May 27, 2017
Ladder Injuries The following article is a couple of years old now, but an interesting read on how using a bike helmet can significantly reduce ladder injuries. http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/homestyle/home-reno-shows-may-be-fuelling-ladder-falls-prompting-calls-for-helmets-to-be-worn-20150507-ggwd8s.html
December 30, 2016
“Every step matters” is the catchphrase of the American Ladder Institute’s most recent ladder safety campaign designed to bring awareness to ladder safety. Many aspects of working at height are featured including the correct way to climb a ladder, the risks involved and the appropriate ladder safety accessory. ‘National Ladder Safety […]
October 30, 2016
Ladder Safety – A Doctor’s perspective This video is thought provoking. Dr Roodenburg talks through the following points : – Ladder injuries are a common event – It can cause very serious injuries where 1/3 of patients will end up in intensive care and 1/4 will die – Incidents occur […]
October 16, 2016
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission recently launched a national campaign a good ladder safety initiative ‘Ladder Safety Matters‘. In one year in Australia, 1668 people aged 65 years and over were hospitalised because they fell from a ladder. Sixty-two per cent of those injuries occurred in or around their home.* […]
August 22, 2016
Understanding Ladder Safety About Ladder Safety Most home owners will attest that a ladder is one of the most practical tools to have in any home. However, care has to be taken when using ladders as they can prove to be dangerous if not used properly and proper safety precautions […]
August 22, 2016
Best Practices to Prevent Ladder Accidents Prevent Ladder Accidents Accidents and falls from ladders are one of the leading causes of work-related injuries all over the world. Studies show that most of these accidents are caused by the carelessness on the part of users or lack of safety procedures being […]
August 22, 2016
How To Secure a Ladder Using a Lock Jaw Ladder Grip Secure a Ladder Using the Lock Jaw Ladder Grip Ladder safety is of paramount importance; underestimated by many users. Perched many feet above the ground and at times braving odds like strong winds, rain or snow, many are more […]