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Several of our users have asked us about the compatibility of fall protection components between different manufacturers. OSHA, in their wisdom, writes thousands of words on the subject, but in a way that only an attorney would be able to understand. We'll try to distill the issue so that everyone gets it. No. Don't use a lanyard from one company and an anchorage or other device from another company. Unless you're absolutely sure they're compatible, and unless you're an engineer, it's t …

A customer recently wrote to ask us the following question: If my 6 ft. self-retracting lifeline (SRL) is pulled all the way to the end, is there any excess line/cable left on the reel if I take a fall? The answer is yes, there will be an extra turn or two left to insure that the force of a fall won’t tear the webbing or cable off the reel.  The length of an SRL is generally measured from bearing to bearing. In other words from the anchor point to the snap hook at the end of …

One of the worst thing about most webbing harnesses on the market is the tangled mess they become when they have been stored in a bag or the back of a truck. Legs get flipped inside out, and 10 minutes can go by before you figure out just what goes where. That specific problem must have made it to the ears of Delta Harness designers because the Delta No-Tangle system solves this problem no matter how you store your gear. The heart of this design is the pad which keeps the back cross-ove …

Last month Kelly, our store manager from TowerClimbing.com, and I had the pleasure to attend the annual NATE (National Association of Tower Erectors) conference in San Antonio, TX. In addition to meeting a bunch of great people, we learned a lot about the tower industry. Kelly is here today to tell you a little bit more about what we learned.  NATE Annual Conference & Exposition offered a unique chance to speak with individuals of the tower erection, service and maintenance in …

Every once in a while there is an innovation in fall protection that changes the face of worker safety. The Nano-Lok self-retracting lifeline from Capital Safety is that kind of device. If you had a choice of falling 15 feet or 20 inches, which would you prefer? We’ll go with the 20 inches, thanks. Take a look at our video showing the features of this new piece of fall protection. We think you’ll agree, the Nano-Lok is best thing to happen to fall protection in a long time. We al …

Your specific job in the oil industry is going to determine what features a harness needs to best suit your work. However oil rig and derrick workers that live in their harnesses all day every day will also want certain features above and beyond the minimal requirements of safety. First of all, make sure you have a harness that fits well.  It seems obvious, but good adjustment points allow for fine tuning.  Your harness should fit like a good pair of jeans – comfortable and …

PK is excited to offer a 15% discount on the Roofer’s Fall Protection Kit by Protecta. Simply enter the coupon code ROOFER15 at checkout before March 6, 2012 and insure that you will have everything needed for a safe roofing adventure! Beyond the obvious health risks of working outside code, OSHA regulations for roofing are numerous and the penalties for violation are costly. Unless you spend your free time wading through government documents, it is possible that recalling all of the …

A self-retracting lifeline can be called many different things – a yo-yo, a personal fall limiter, a seat belt, a block, or an SRL. Whatever you call it, (we like SRL) they all have similar mechanics that are part of a safety system for stopping a worker from experiencing a long fall. In this post, we will tell you how an SRL works and a little about the components that make up this life-saving device. These pictures of a demonstration SRL with a clear case show you the inner-working …

Positioning lanyards are an essential element of many job sites in the work at heights industry. Rope positioning lanyards are for workers who have a little more freedom to move about, but who want to keep away from the edge. People who work on towers or wind turbines need to stay close to the vertical structure. They use chain rebar assembly lanyards, which allow them to work with both hands and stay close to where they need to be. Because we think they're so important, we're offering …

Capital Safety is recalling a series of Protecta Y-shaped lanyards produced between July 2010 and October 31, 2011. The snap hook attached to the back D-ring on these models has a flaw that could potentially cause it to fail and separate from the D-ring. Though no injuries resulting from the problem have been reported, we strongly suggest discontinuing use of all affected products and returning them to Capital Safety for a replacement. The following products are affected: 1340141: …