SpanSet Australia Ltd

SpanSet Australia Ltd is an Australian-based manufacturer and testing service provider specializing in height safety equipment, lifting systems, and load control solutions. With over 50 years of global innovation, SpanSet operates a purpose-built manufacturing and testing facility in Emu Plains, Sydney, where they design, manufacture, and test premium certified safety equipment that meets or exceeds Australian Standards (AS/NZS). The company is recognized as the nation's leading Australian manufacturer of height safety gear, heavy lifting and rigging equipment, and load restraint solutions, serving construction, industrial, infrastructure, and utilities sectors. SpanSet's integrated service model combines product design, manufacturing, in-house testing, certification, training, and ongoing support to deliver comprehensive safety solutions.

SpanSet's testing laboratory is NATA-accredited to ISO 17025 standards and conducts tensile testing and performance verification of lifting slings, harnesses, rescue systems, and load control products. Their testing capabilities include evaluation of flat slings, synthetic round slings (an innovation SpanSet invented), rigging hardware, fall protection harnesses, and load restraint systems. All products are tested to ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS 1891 for height safety, AS/NZS 4058 for lifting slings, and related standards for load control equipment). The laboratory provides third-party certification reports and technical documentation required for safety-critical applications in construction, mining, telecommunications, utilities, and industrial sectors.

The company's expertise spans three core product categories: height safety systems including harnesses, rescue kits (notably the Gotcha™ Rescue Kits and ERGO i-Series harnesses), fall arrest systems, and anchorage devices designed for workers operating at height; lifting and rigging solutions including certified synthetic and flat slings, shackles, spreader bars, and heavy-duty rigging hardware for demanding industrial lifts; and load control products including ratchet tie-downs with patented Tension Force Indicator (TFI) technology, load straps, winches, and load protection systems engineered for transport and logistics applications. SpanSet has recently expanded into ergonomic assistance through partnership with Auxivo to offer industrial exoskeleton technology (CarrySuit, LiftSuit) to reduce musculoskeletal injury risk in manual handling operations.

SpanSet holds multiple quality and safety management accreditations including ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System), OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management), and AS/NZS 4801 (Australian/New Zealand Occupational Health and Safety Management Standard). Products undergo third-party certification by BSI (British Standards Institution) for lifting slings and height safety equipment, providing independent verification of compliance with international safety requirements. The NATA-accredited laboratory supports product certification and provides technical calculations and test reports required for regulatory compliance and liability protection in high-risk industries.

As an Australian manufacturer with in-house testing, SpanSet provides rapid turnaround on product verification, technical support for load calculations, and compliance documentation for safety-critical applications. The company serves major sectors including construction and building, mining and extraction, infrastructure maintenance, renewable energy (wind turbines), telecommunications tower work, utilities, warehousing and logistics, and heavy equipment industries. Their direct access to manufacturing and testing capabilities enables clients to verify product performance, resolve field issues, and ensure equipment meets evolving safety standards and customer specifications.

SpanSet's competitive advantage derives from vertical integration—combining design, manufacturing, testing, and certification within a single organization—combined with deep technical expertise in fall protection, rigging, and load control. The company provides not only certified products but also technical assistance, load calculations, installation guidance, and after-sales servicing. With over five decades of global innovation and local manufacturing in Australia, SpanSet has established itself as a trusted partner for safety-critical applications where equipment failure can result in serious injury or death, making thorough testing, certification, and ongoing product assurance essential.