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Don’t overlook height safety equipment inspections

July 14, 2023
When it comes to height safety systems, the focus is often on design and installation. Yet, the crucial step often overlooked is managing the maintenance, inspection, and re-certification. Neglecting proper inspection risks the safety of workers and integrity of the equipment. Discover the importance of height safety equipment inspections.

The importance of regular SRL servicing

May 11, 2023
Self-retracting lifelines, also known as fall arrest blocks, are vital for fall protection systems. However, they require regular servicing to ensure worker safety, compliance, and product longevity. Even minor wear and tear can cause a unit to fail, resulting in life-threatening consequences.

Becoming a Blade Repair Technician: Your Ticket to a Career in Wind Energy

April 19, 2023
Becoming a Blade Repair Technician offers a promising career in the growing wind energy industry. Completing a certified Global Wind Organisation blade repair training program equips individuals with the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in the renewable energy sector.

Modern architecture and the height safety system

August 4, 2022
When architects and designers consult with height safety professionals at the design stage, everything falls into place, resulting in a height safety system that provides worker safety and functionality without impacting the building’s street and eye appeal.

More than just rope access.

June 21, 2022
At RIGCOM, we're more than just Rope Access. Learn more about how we protect life and sustain assets through our rope, height, wind and engineering services; to reach the impossible and complete the unthinkable.

Optimising wind power generation

May 26, 2022
As the Australian wind energy market continues to grow as a renewable energy source for electricity generation, preventative maintenance plays a critical role in ensuring optimal performance and asset lifespan in the industry.

Selecting a rope access provider …what you need to know.

September 22, 2021
Choosing a rope access company can be challenging. Knowledge of the regulations, requirements and qualifications that the business and its rope access technicians need to hold to perform the proposed work is required. In this article, we highlight what you need to know and the questions you need to ask.

Building and maintenance works, the rope access approach

August 18, 2021
Rope access allows technicians to access the inaccessible. In this case study, we look at how the rope access approach addressed the concerns confronted by a strata committee in managing their building mandatory capital works programme on a complicated facade.

The dangers of working at height

August 12, 2021
Working at heights is a high-risk activity and a leading cause of death and severe injury. RIGCOM is passionate about protecting the health and safety of our at-height workers and is a Gold Member of WAHA, an industry association dedicated to managing height safety and confined space risks.

Rising to the challenge

July 28, 2021
The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how we live, work and socialise. As we continue to adjust to our new way of life, RIGCOM continues to service your requirements in the safest possible way, in line with government guidelines and public health orders.