Head for Heights
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Head for Heights
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Suspension trauma can kill you!
Suspension trauma can kill you! 14th Nov 2022 Suspension trauma, also known as harness hang syndrome, suspension syndrome, or suspension syncope, is a life-threatening...
Top 10 guidance tips on fall protection
Top 10 guidance tips on fall protection 14th Oct 2022 South Africa’s legislation is unique: we are one of the only countries that doesn’t...
Working at height and ergonomics
Working at height and ergonomics 12th Aug 2022 Many risks can be identified if you use an “ergonomic lens” to look at various work...
Best practice: anchor points
Best practice: anchor points 24th Jun 2022 Anchor points are designed to catch a person or hold them in place after they’ve fallen, so...
Arrest vs restraint: how to combat fall risks
Arrest vs restraint: how to combat fall risks 19th Apr 2022 Those who work at heights are exposed to various fall risks. It is...
Changing vs crossing over: what is the difference?
Changing vs crossing over: what is the difference? 8th Feb 2022 There is always a possibility that workers will have to change or cross...
Fall factors and forces
Fall factors and forces 10th Dec 2021 No matter what measures are in place to prevent it, there is still a possibility that a...
Confined spaces at heights
Confined spaces at heights 15th Oct 2021 Small and enclosed areas are not only found in underground industries like the mining sector. There are...
The ABCDs of fall protection
The ABCDs of fall protection 20th Aug 2021 The range of fall-protection equipment is so large that it can be difficult to decide what...
Working at heights: anchor points and lifelines
Working at heights: anchor points and lifelines 16th Jun 2021 Anchor points and lifelines are common pieces of equipment used when working at heights....
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