Stop the Drops - Fall Prevention for Tools

Did you know?

A 220g spanner dropped 23m hits with 50kg - That’s a full tool box!

A 2kg wrench dropped 6m hits with 117kg - That’s a cement mixer!

According to statistics released by Safe Work Australia there have been 125 workplace fatalities and 15,410 Serious Workers Compensations Claims between 2010 and 2014 caused by dropped objects. This equates to approximately one death every two weeks.

In response to these alarming statistics, Dropped Object legislation was introduced in the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. Safe Work Australia also issued a fact sheet providing guidance on managing the risks posed by falling objects.

According to Safe Work Australia dropped objects have caused 125 fatalities between 2010 and 2014. This is approximately one death every two weeks.

Over the last few years Height Dynamics have been instrumental in creating awareness of the risk one of the biggest hazards in industry. We have been actively promoting the use of tool lanyards & tethering and are excited to showcase one of the latest products available from Technique Solutions, a specialist manufacturer of drop tool products.

Technique Solutions STOP the DROPS EWP Tool Bucket is an innovative new product designed for transporting tools and materials.

For more information and to download a copy of the Falling Objects Fact Sheet click through to the Height Dynamics Blog