What Are Height Safety Equipment?

Height safety equipment is the specialised gear used by workers required to work above two metres from the ground to prevent them from falling as well as reduce the risks of injuries or fatalities in the case of a fall.

Specifically designed and engineered to help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of workers operating from high structures, building facades, and rooftops, height safety equipment is absolutely essential.

Height safety equipment can include everything from fall arrest harnesses to lanyards and rope lines to hooks and karabiners to material hoists and winches to rescue equipment. All these are part of a comprehensive height safety system.

As mandated by the Work and Health Safety Act of 2011 or the WHS Act, buildings that require workers to operate above two metres must provide personnel with height safety equipment that meets the highest government regulations.

By providing your workers with the right height safety equipment, you are effectively protecting them from harm and your organisation from any liability in case of an untoward accident. With Connected Roof Safety, you can do that.

Temporary Static Lines – Our temporary static lines are height safety equipment used by workers to provide fall protection when working in areas where it is more advantageous to move along a single straight edge. This equipment is a horizontal line made of high-tensile steel, aluminium, rope, or webbing that is secured to anchor points on rooftops. Workers can attach their lanyards and rope lines to this equipment to protect them in the case of a fall.

Hooks and Karabiners – Our hooks and karabiners are height safety equipment used as connectors for different height safety system components. These can be used to attach a harness to a lanyard, a lanyard to an anchor point or static line, or a static line to another anchor point. They can come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and strengths depending on the use-case scenario.

Material Hoists and Winches – Our material hoists and winches are height safety equipment used to move heavy loads when operating at heights. Hoists lift loads vertically and winches pull loads horizontally. This equipment allows workers to quickly and easily move equipment and materials from one area to another.

Rescue Equipment – Our rescue equipment is specialised tools used to save workers who have fallen from heights. They include a wide range of gear like full-body harnesses, rescue ropes, helmets, and more. These are used to safely recover a fallen worker, provide them with first aid, and evacuate them from the premises.