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Every Work-at-Height Site a Rescue Plan
Why Every Work-at-Height Site Needs a Remote Rescue Plan When working at heights, fall protection or working in fall arrest or restraint is only half the solution. The other half is having a rescue plan that can be deployed quickly, safely, and effectively. A worker...
The new Absolute Lifting and Safety Pipe Lifter – Engineered and Made in Australia
Engineered and made in Australia by Absolute Lifting and Safety in Brisbane, the ALS Pipe Lifter is designed to lift heavy concrete pipes used for underground infrastructure, including storm drainage, sanitary sewers, culverts under roads and railways, and irrigation...
HOW TO SELECT THE CORRECT GLOVE
Understanding Hand Protection: Why All Gloves Aren't Created Equal How to select the correct glove - When it comes to hand protection, not all gloves offer the same level of safety—simply put, “gloves aren’t just gloves.” This FAQ provides a clear overview of glove...
Gloves Aren’t Just Gloves
PROTECTIVE GLOVES AGAINST MECHANICAL RISKS PosiGrip MAX™ redefines hand control with an ultra-thin bi-polymer coating that requires 35% less effort than standard nitrile foam, delivering a powerful grip in dry and oily environments. Designed to reduce hand...
STAY COMPLIANT, ASSET MANAGEMENT
COMPLIANCE CLOUD BASED ASSET REGISTER PRODUCTIVITY TRACEABILITY WHY AN ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS IMPORTANT?Keeping track of your lifting, rigging and height safety assets can be a challenge, particularly if you have multiple sites and divisions within your...
Going the Extra yard
At Absolute Lifting and Safety, when clients ask us if we can solve their lifting and safety problems, we like to say ‘Absolutely We Can.’ Here is what one client had to say about our team’s problem-solving approach. When the shipyard, The Yard Brisbane contacted us,...
Height Safety is a matter of life and death.
Falling from heights is the leading cause of injury-related hospitalisations and deaths in Australia, and two in every five deaths from accidents are caused by falls. Absolute Lifting and Safety services all Height Safety needs by supplying and testing height safety...
About Hand Protection “101”
Ensuring Safety with Superior Hand Protection A GUIDE TO HAND PROTECTION AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS FOR HAND PROTECTION The Australian / NZ Standard is AS/NZS 2161. Historically, when developing and updating many Australian & New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS) for hand...
Forklift Jib Safety
Forklift Jib Safety Concerns: Addressing Irreversible Deformation and Lifting Capacity In this article you will learn about Forklift Jib Safety. More importantly we will cover the risks of irreversible deformation and decreased lifting capacity in forklift jibs, and...
Skip Bin Safety and Inspections
Regular Inspection of Skip Bin Chains and Components are paramount in the safety of workers, bi-standers, plant and machinery. Skip bin trucks are specialized vehicles that are designed to transport and dispose of large quantities of waste material. These...
Key Points about Swivel Lift Point Fittings
What are Swivel Lift Point Fittings Used For ? Grade 80 Yoke Swivel Lift Points Designed to lift heavy loads, ranging from 0.75 to 15 tons, which need to be turned or flipped. With a maximum swivel range of 360°, GR8+10 rings can support the entire load in all...
Shock Absorbing Lanyard V’s Self-Retracting Lifeline?
The difference between a shock absorbing lanyard and a self-retracting lifeline? Shock Absorbing Lanyards Shock absorbing lanyards as per the name absorb shock in the event of a fall, to reduce fall arrest forces on the body. This is achieved as they reduce the rate...
RUD’S LASHING SOLUTIONS
LASHING SOLUTIONS RUD’s global headquarters in Germany played a crucial role in the transport of rotor blades used in the Eneco wind farm project. Located 23 kms off the coast between the Dutch cities of Zandvoort and Noordwijk lies the 129MW Eneco Luchterduinen wind...
Crane Safety
CRANE SAFETY Crane Safety is paramount when lifting loads. Common risks are outlined below and have the pontential to cause serious injury or death. Falling objects due to plant or equipment failure or operator error. Operators falling while accessing the crane or...
CONCRETE LIFTING CLUTCHES
CONCRETE LIFTING CLUTCHES MANUFACTURING CONCRETE LIFTING CLUTCHES Concrete Lifting clutches shall be manufactured from ductile materials. During the design validation,when loaded in tension to ultimate failure, lifting clutches shall comply with the following:(a)...
Wire Rope Inspections
Wire Rope Inspections Wire rope inspections which include visually inspecting the outer parts of rope for deformations, such as loose strands are essential prior to operation. Internal Wire Rope Inspection Internal deterioration is the primary cause of many rope...
Proof Load Test
Absolute Lifting & Safety, in conjunction with Borger Cranes recently performed a unique proof load test with our 5-tonne counterweight system & 25-tonne wireless load cell. We were engaged by our client to test the vertical duct crossarm beam & lifting points to...
Respirable Crystalline Silica
Respirable Crystalline Silica Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the workplace Working with engineered stone can expose workers, and other persons, to the risks of respirable crystalline silica (silica dust). Exposure to...
Harness Inspections
HARNESS INSPECTIONS About Australian Standards Australian Standards recommend the life of a harness to be 10 years from the date of manufacture, if no damage has been sustained prior or in the meantime. Inspection by a competent person is recommended every 6 months in...
KITO Electric Chain Hoist Unique Features
Care, Use & Inspection of Eyebolts
Care Use & Inspection of Eyebolts Care, Use & Inspection of Eyebolts The care, use and inspection of eyebolts is especially necessary when in service eyebolts are transferred from job to job. Eyebolts should be carefully examined periodically by a competent person. ...
Test and Tag Height Safety Equipment
Test and Tagging needs to be carried out by a competent person.
How is Height Safety Defined ? Read our latest FAQ on common questions and answers for for Height Safety Equipment, Test, Tag and Inspections.
Who Can Test Lifting Equipment
A Competent person shall be suitably trained, qualified by knowledge and practical experience sufficient to enable that person to detect and evaluate defects and weaknesses that may affect the intended performance of the equipment. They must demonstrate the ability to carry out work outlined in the Australian Standards for the specific Lifting Equipment to be tested and tagged.
Vehicle Recovery
What recovery equipment do I need to safely recover my 4X4 or Heavy Industrial Vehcile ? View Article RECOVERY Note this article only covers off some equipment that may be used in a recovery. For advice on recoveries please consult with your Recovery Specialist. In...
Hydrajaws Pull Testing
HYDRAJAWS PULL TESTING CONCRETE LIFTING CLUTHCES Absolute Lifting and Safety What is a HydraJaws Pull Testing device ? A calibrated device to load test/ pull test to determine the reliability and load capacity of fixings like Concrete Lifting Clutches. What is a a...
Personal Protective Equipment FAQs
Questions and Answers Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Find answers for the top, common and general list of questions on our FAQ section for Personal Protective Equipment ()below. For more information please do not hesitate in calling our support team on 07 3205...
Safety Challenges Water Industry
Keeping workers Safe in the Water Industry | Hierarchy of controls need to be implemented to reduce risks within the Water Industry. Read our Blog
About Personal Protective Equipment
All About Personal Protective Equipment – When and how to use PPE,, faqs as well as how to maintain your protective gear. Read more.
Ikar Fall Arrest Blocks
IKAR Accredited Service Agents Fall Arrest Block Options Absolute Lifting and Safety are an IKAR Accredited Service Agent, authorised to inspect, service, repair and re-certify IKAR Fall Arrest Blocks. We offer on site inspections and servicing for all your IKAR...
Height Safety Fall Protection
HEIGHT SAFETY FALL PROTECTION ABOUT HEIGHT FALL PROTECTION When it comes to height safety fall protection connectors are devices that attach to a full-body harness. In addition, they combine to make up the anchorage system. When working at heights they are an...
Verton’s Remote Controlled Load Management System
INTRODUCING Verton's Remote Controlled Load Management System LIFTING OPERATIONS REINVENTED "Same job but SAFER, FASTER and SMARTER" https://www.verton.com.au/ Verton Australia - Reinventing Lifting Operations from Esna Louwrens on Vimeo. What People Are Saying...
About Spring Balancers
About spring balancers Designed to compensate for the weight of work tools, components and equipment, our large range of Endo Spring Balancers are ideally suited for suspending welding guns, electric, hydraulic and pneumatic tools and supporting assembly components...
Chain Fitting Types
CHAIN FITTING TYPES Different Chain Fitting Types are available to cater for a wide range of applications. Primarily they are used for chains, rigging, material and safe handling purposes. Join Our Newsletter DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS Speak to our specialised staff to...
About Hoists and Winches
WHAT IS A HOIST & WINCH ? Both Material Handling Equipment this article covers the differences between Hoists & Winches as well as Electric, Manual and Air /Pneumatic. A winching application is designed to pull a load horizontally while hoisting is for lifting a load...
Chain Sling Working Load Limits
CHAIN SLING WORKING LOAD LIMITS (WLL) Do you know which grade of chain you require as well as the chain sling working load limits (WLL) for your lifting application. Is you load too heavy for the chain sling you are using ? Read more below......... Join Our...
What is a Load Binder
WHAT ARE LOAD BINDERS ? Load Binders are used to tension chain for load restraint during transport. There are two types, lever and ratchet load binders. Join Our Newsletter TYPES - RATCHET AND LEVER WHAT ARE RATCHET LOAD BINDERS ? Ratchet Binders use ratcheting...
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