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Specialists in safety solutions for work at height and for rescue. Vertical Safety Systems – specialist solutions for work in vertical enviroments.

Together with our training partners, we empower people with the equipment and the knowledge to master the vertical! We supply gear drawn from some of the leading brands of height safety and rescue equipment internationally and are able to supply solutions to a variety of height safety challenges, including:

Rope Access
Fall protection
Rigging
Fall Arrest
Lowering and Lifting Systems
Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)
Work at Height Training
Rescue
Intrinsically Safe Lighting

05/11/2026

🪢 Two wheels. One much smoother ride.

The SINGING ROCK Tandem Pulley is built for zip wires and Tyrolean traverses, with two stainless steel sheaves working together to help prevent twisting as you move along the line.

With sealed ball bearings in each sheave, a 25 kN strength rating and compatibility with textile rope up to 13 mm or steel cable up to 12 mm, it’s a solid choice for adventure applications.
And it isn't limited to ziplines either. The Tandem can also be used for rescue, work at height and other vertical applications.

Smooth, stable and ready to roll.

https://verticalsafetysystems.co.za/shop/pp01-1-singing-rock-tandem-pulley-5379

28/10/2026

⚡ When the job takes you up, your harness needs to keep up.

The SINGING ROCK Body II Energy Speed was developed with the energy industry in mind, combining comfortable padding, quick-adjust SPEED buckles and the freedom to move while working at height.
Fall arrest? ✔️
Work positioning? ✔️
Comfort? Definitely.

A serious harness, without making the work feel unnecessarily complicated.

Explore it here: https://verticalsafetysystems.co.za/shop/singing-rock-body-ii-energy-speed-harness-5322 =1125

21/10/2026

🎄 It’s October, and it's already almost over!

But if you need equipment before the end of the year, now is the time to get those orders in.

The closer we get to December, the busier things get. Stock, suppliers, couriers and festive season schedules can all start working against you, and nobody wants to be sitting in December wondering where their order is.

So consider this your friendly little nudge from the VSS team:
If you need it this year, order it now. 😉

Get your orders in early and give yourself plenty of time to have your gear where you need it before the year wraps up.
👉 https://verticalsafetysystems.co.za/

09/09/2026

Some rescue routes are anything but straight.

Meet the Kong Rolly.

A rollable stretcher designed for confined spaces and those awkward, tight, complicated places where getting an injured person out is anything but simple.

And when you need a little more from the setup, the KONG Trimmer is available separately to add to the system.

Flexible. Compact. Ready when the route gets tricky.

https://verticalsafetysystems.co.za/shop/890010000kk-kong-rolly-stretcher-6518

02/09/2026

🖤 All black. No, it's not just for the aesthetic.

Colour is one of the most important considerations when selecting equipment for military and special forces applications?

VSS stocks a range of black tactical gear, from harnesses and helmets to carabiners, gloves and pulleys.

Stealthy? Maybe. Purposeful? Definitely.

28/08/2026

Harness? Yes. Tactical tool? Also yes.

The SINGING ROCK ock Tactic Master is designed for special forces, with a fully adjustable setup, MOLLE attachment system and the flexibility to work over a ballistic vest.

Built for movement, positioning and getting the job done without the harness getting in the way.

21/08/2026

Not your average kit list.

When the job takes you into demanding environments, the gear needs to be ready for it.

Harnesses. Ropes. Descenders. Pulleys. Helmets. Lights. Rescue equipment.

The VSS Military & Special Forces range brings together the equipment needed for the vertical side of tactical work.

https://verticalsafetysystems.co.za/shop/category/activities-work-rescue-military-and-special-forces-2664

03/08/2026

🧰 Not all harness attachment points are created equal.

One catches you.
One holds you.
One hangs you.
One rescues you.

Think of your harness like a toolbox. Every attachment point has a purpose. Knowing which one to use is just as important as wearing the harness in the first place.

💥 EN 361 catches you.
🔧 EN 358 holds you.
🪢 EN 813 hangs you.
🚑 EN 1497 rescues you.

The numbers aren't there to confuse you. They're there to help you choose the right equipment for the job.

https://verticalsafetysystems.co.za/blog/industrial-blogs-3/harness-en-ratings-14

The challenge is that "a harness" doesn't tell us how it will be used. Is it for Fall Arrest? Work Positioning? Rope Access? Rescue? Each application requires different features and different safety certifications.

28/07/2026

🧗 A few great days spent with South Africa's adventure industry.

The 3rd Annual SA Adventure Industry Association -SA AIA Conference brought together adventure operators, guides, trainers, and industry professionals from across the country to share ideas, improve standards, and learn from one another.

The VSS team was proud to host a practical workshop on rescue systems for high ropes courses, exploring different rescue techniques, harness configurations, and equipment designed to make rescue operations safer and more efficient.

A huge thank you to SAAIA for another fantastic event, and to everyone who joined us. We’re already looking forward to the next one!

23/07/2026

♾️ The humble figure 8… still doing cool things.

The Singing Rock Rescue 8 is one of those timeless bits of gear that never really goes out of style. Smooth descents, solid control, and built tough for rescue and rope work. Simple.

Sometimes the classics are classics for a reason.

https://verticalsafetysystems.co.za/shop/singing-rock-rescue-8-5378 =8

Address

Unit 7 Old Mill Park, 22 Old Mill Road
Cape Town
7450

Opening Hours

Monday	08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:00
Thursday	08:30 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

021 532 0549

Website

http://verticalsafetysystems.co.za/

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