Frequently asked questions
Breathing apparatus is essential life support equipment and must be maintained at the highest level. Each manufacturer provides a service schedule for their devices. AS2030 and AS2337 require specific tests at intervals specific to the construction of the cylinder to take place anything from every 12 months to up to five years apart. These tests…
Portable & fixed gas detection devices serve as the first line of defense against potentially life-threatening situations by alerting users to the presence of harmful gases, providing early warning and monitoring of exposures. The majority of manufacturers recommend formal calibration at least every six months, in a lot of cases more often depending on the…
Height safety equipment, including harnesses, require a formal, recorded inspection at least every six months by a trained and qualified height safety equipment inspector. Height safety items include: Most items which include webbing or rope have a 10 year maximum life before being required to be removed from service. Some retractable devices are only warrantied for…
