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 […]
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 […]
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 […]