SPERIAN Protection has introduced a new range of harnesses and lanyards certified to the latest standard AS/NZS 1891.1 2007.
According to Sperian, the new standard sets new performance requirements for fall protection equipment and will affect decisions made about equipment usage in the workplace.
Requirements include:
* All harnesses must now have a frontal fall arrest connection point;
* The ability to test and certify belts for any purpose has been removed;
* Linesmen’s belts have been defined as ‘lower body harnesses’ and will now be replaced with new models that include leg straps and a frontal fall attachment point;
* A new testing procedure will be introduced for double lanyards based around the lanyard surviving misuse in the field;
* Increase in the strength requirements of hook latches;
* When workers want to work in ‘restraint’, they will need to use ‘fall arrest’ equipment.
Sperian has also introduced the Miller TIPS (Training; Inspection; Products; Standards) compliance educational package that has been developed to identify and assure a safe environment when working at heights:
Training
Professional fall protection training – the key to worker safety, on-site awareness and the proper selection and use of fall protection equipment.
Inspection
Equipment inspection and maintenance – make sure all equipment is in top shape; when in doubt, throw it out!
Products
Proper product selection and use – all work environments differ; use the right equipment for the job!
Standards
Meeting voluntary inspection standards indicates a respect and adherence to ensuring all products pass accepted testing procedures.
Miller by Sperian is a leader in fall protection and continues to offer value—added services and expertise such as TIPS alongside the education and compliance of new safety standards.
Sperian Protection 1300 139 166.
www.sperianprotection.com.au