RAWP has been designed to minimise risk to workers performing maintenance at
height on fragile surfaces. Falls from height have represented 5% of the
number of claims and 7% of the cost of claims to the State's work cover
insurance scheme from 1985 through 2004 (Source - Statistical Summary
2003/2004). The differential in percentage between number and value of
claims indicates the seriousness of injuries sustained through fall from
height injuries in comparison to other work related injuries.
Working at heights can be dangerous. In Australia during 2003, 16 people fell to their deaths on sites both sides of the Tasman and many more suffered serious injuries as a result of a fall from heights.
In response to these increases in incidents at heights within the workplace, many of the world's major companies have been working with partners, suppliers and contractors to develop safety solutions that are suitable for its onsite maintenance of their facilities.
Roof Access Working Platform (RAWP™) Australia recognises that many of the maintenance works undertaken on plant facilities are above 1.8 metres and while many sites focus on identifying and eliminating the need to work at greater than this height, the facts are that maintenance at or above these heights will always be a problem issue if the correct personnel safety apparatus is not on site or in place.
RAWP™ Australia concentrates on developing cost effective systems that allow safe height access to environments where such maintenance or development is required. Working at heights will always be a problem without the right resources.
SUSPENDED RAWP - Aus Patent: PS1250, International Patent: 1250/00326, Trademark No: 800280 RAWP - Aus Patent 0546, German Patent: 298089939, UK Patent: 2322899, USA Patent: 09/524019
