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Why major civil and utility service providers are making the switch to composites
Major utility providers are making the switch to composite materials for their projects because they’re finding them to be safer, more durable, and easier...
Jun 20, 2022
by Maggie Reid
News
Municipal Infrastructure – Stormwater Drainage Application Guide
The Future Of Pit Lid Technology
Feb 17, 2022
Resources
Why Are Manhole Covers Round?
Why are Manholes Round? Manhole covers (also called pit lids, maintenance covers or access covers) have been around since at least the Romans. There are sever...
Apr 8, 2021
Terra Firma Poetry Competition – Winner
My Pit Lids – with apologies to Dorothea Mackellar I love a grass green pit lid Surface of waves and rain Just sitting in the footpath And covering a drai...
Dec 3, 2020
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The Quick Guide to Implementing AS3996:2019
Change, as we know, always comes with some challenges. As to be expected, the recent changes to the AS3996:2019 Standard for Access Covers and Grates has thrown...
Nov 5, 2020
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How Green are Fibreglass Composites?
Let’s compare the Sustainability of Fibreglass Composites with old-fashioned materials like concrete and iron, for use in public spaces. That’s looking at t...
Oct 22, 2020
Resources
HOW TERRA FIRMA ENGINEERED RISK OUT OF PIT LIDS
Some methods to protect workers from injury are more reliable than others. How effective different risk reduction strategies are is usuually measured using the...
May 2, 2019
by Maggie Reid
Resources
HOW TO ELIMINATE ACCESS COVER OH&S INJURY RISKS
An Ergonomic OH&S Analysis of Muscle Activation and Posture When Terra Firma Products are Utilised During Pit Lid Lifting and Replacing Operations. Authors:...
May 2, 2019
by Maggie Reid
Resources
The Keys are already in your toolbox!
If you wonder which keys open the Terra Firma Endurotek Slam Lock don't worry - the answer is already in your toolbox.
Mar 12, 2019
by Maggie Reid
News
How to improve water quality with art!
Among the team at Terra Firma we have surfers, sailors, divers and just plain sun lovers who enjoy nothing more than a day at the beach or spending time on the...
Mar 12, 2019
by Maggie Reid
News
Metal manhole covers pose electrocution risk!
Composite covers insulate - Iron covers conduct!
Mar 12, 2019
by Maggie Reid
News