Don’t overlook height safety equipment inspections
Don’t overlook height safety equipment inspections When considering height safety systems installed to protect workers at height, the focus is often on their design, installation and use. However, an important step and your legal obligation as the owner and or provider of these assets are often overlooked, that is the management of their: Maintenance, Inspection, […]
The importance of regular SRL servicing
The importance of regular SRL servicing Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs), commonly referred to in the industry as Blocks, are life-saving devices that perform a critical role in many fall protection systems for any worker who performs work at height. SRLs are available in a range of sizes, styles and configurations for use in various industries and […]
Becoming a Blade Repair Technician: Your Ticket to a Career in Wind Energy
Becoming a Blade Repair Technician: Your Ticket to a Career in Wind Energy Australia’s wind energy industry is at the forefront of the country’s renewable energy transition, boasting unprecedented growth in recent years. With impressive growth rates and a considerable influx of capital investment, the sector is experiencing a period of rapid expansion and development. […]
Modern architecture and the height safety system
Modern architecture and the height safety system Architecture is an art form. In today’s modern buildings, architects and designers focus on aesthetics, using materials, treatments, complex shapes and cantilevered elements to push the boundaries, designing for the eyes of the beholder. However, they also have a duty to incorporate height safety, rope access and fall […]
More than just rope access
More than just rope access With a developing and growing safety culture in the Australian industrial landscape, RIGCOM Access (now known as RIGCOM) was founded as an idea thirteen years ago on May 8, 2009. The startup intended to offer greater levels of service and professionalism within the industry, to provide innovative solutions using utilising […]
Optimising wind power generation
Optimising wind power generation Australia’s wind energy industry is recognised as the fastest growing renewable energy source for electricity generation in Australia, with billions of dollars invested into the local sector. As this market develops, the demand for high-quality maintenance providers has significantly increased and is a critical component in ensuring optimal performance and asset […]
Selecting a rope access provider …what you need to know
Selecting a rope access provider …what you need to know. Choosing a rope access company can be a daunting task. It’s not as easy as performing a Google search and hoping for the best. As a customer, you need to understand the regulations, requirements and qualifications that both the company and its rope access technicians […]
Building and maintenance works, the rope access approach
Building and maintenance works, the rope access approach Whether it is high-rise buildings, confined spaces or industrial facilities, rope access allows technicians to access the inaccessible, safely and quickly – to conduct work which may include inspections, maintenance, service and repair. Rope access is a work positioning method developed from rock climbing and caving techniques […]
The dangers of working at height
The dangers of working at height There is more to working at height than meets the eye! Working at heights is a high-risk activity and a leading cause of death and serious injury in Australia and around the globe. The effects of a fall are far-reaching, going beyond the company to the family members and […]
Rising to the challenge
Rising to the challenge Lockdowns, shutdowns, restrictions, social distancing, mask wearing, hand sanitising, the list goes on. Whichever way you look at it, it’s no longer business as usual. The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how we live, work and socialise as we continue to endure this worldwide crisis and adjust to our new way […]