Stay Safe When Conditions Are Worst
SES volunteers respond to storms, floods, and structural damage — often on compromised buildings, in darkness, under pressure. Lock Jaw keeps every ladder secure so your unit can focus on the rescue, not the equipment risk.
WHS Act 2011 — Volunteers — Under Australian WHS legislation, volunteers in SES units are owed a duty of care by their host agency as a PCBU. Ladder safety controls are a legal obligation, not just a best practice. Lock Jaw helps units meet this duty on every deployment.
Critical Applications for
Australian SES Units
Storm Damage Response
After east coast lows, tropical cyclones, and severe thunderstorms, SES crews tarp damaged roofs under time pressure. Lock Jaw secures every climb — even on partially damaged guttering.
Flood Operations
During events in the Lockyer Valley, Lismore, or the Kimberley, ladder footing is compromised by mud and debris. The gutter anchor provides critical upper stabilisation.
Emergency Tarping
Placing tarps on storm-damaged homes is the SES's most common ladder task. Lock Jaw reduces incident risk on every single climb during high-volume operations.
Volunteer Crew Safety
SES volunteers have widely varying ladder experience. Lock Jaw provides a consistent safety margin regardless of individual experience across your whole unit.
Works in Adverse Conditions
Deployable quickly in rain, in the dark, by volunteers wearing heavy gloves during active storm operations.
Reduces Volunteer Injury Risk
Ladder incidents are a leading source of SES volunteer injuries during storm season. Lock Jaw directly reduces this exposure.
Fast Repositioning
Quick-release design means you can move the ladder quickly as your crew works across a damaged roof perimeter.
Affordable for Units
Low cost per unit makes it practical to equip every ladder in your SES unit's fleet. Contact us for volume pricing.
WHS for SES Volunteers
Under the Model WHS Act 2011, organisations that direct volunteer activities (including SES agencies) have a duty of care as a PCBU. WHS Regulation 306 specifically addresses ladder safety. Lock Jaw helps SES units demonstrate compliance on every deployment, protecting volunteers and their organisation.
| SES Agency | State |
|---|---|
| QFES SES | Queensland |
| NSW SES | New South Wales |
| VIC SES | Victoria |
| DFES / SASES | Western Australia / South Australia |
| TAS SES / ACT SES | Tasmania / ACT |
Protect Your Volunteers
On Every Deployment.
SES unit pricing available. Contact us for volume orders to equip your entire unit fleet.