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Notes from the ropes

Practical insights on anchor systems, facades, caulking and working at height, from the technicians who do it every day across Melbourne and Victoria.

Close-up of a failed rivet on a roof anchor base plate in Melbourne
Height Safety

The rivet that fails your anchor and leaks your roof

A roof anchor is only as strong as what's holding it down. A rivet that hasn't set properly has no strength and no seal, and you can't see it from a quick look. Here's what we find on Melbourne roofs, why it happens, and how we check for it.

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Roof anchor point being load tested with calibrated equipment during recertification in Melbourne
Height Safety

How often do roof anchor points need recertifying?

Roof anchors get installed and then forgotten, right up until a contractor goes to clip on and can't legally connect. Here's how often they need testing, what recertification actually involves, what you get, and what it costs you to let it lapse.

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Fall arrest and rope access anchor points compared on a Melbourne rooftop
Height Safety

Fall arrest vs rope access anchors: what building managers need to know

A common misconception is that any roof anchor is fine to abseil off. It isn't always the case. Here's the difference between fall arrest and rope access anchors, why layout matters as much as the anchor itself, and what it means for your building.

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