Which Are The Best Tower Climbing Harnesses?
Your harness is a pillar of your fall protection equipment. Picking the right one depends on the type of work you do, how often you do it, and what your...
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Inspection of Fall Safety Equipment by a Competent Person
If you're working in site maintenance, oil and gas production, or other large facilities, you likely have loads of fall protection equipment that requires periodic inspection by a competent person....
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D-Ring Extenders and Harness Safety
D-ring extensions allow easier access to the dorsal D-ring without having to go through the yoga contortions sometimes required to hook up your fall protection, but these extensions are not...
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Pieces of the Confined Space Entry Puzzle
Nearly every type of industrial site has confined spaces - manholes with plumbing, or sheds that house pumps or generators. These are areas where the atmosphere may become toxic or...
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Have a Confined Space Rescue Plan - Most Folks Don't
Just after you have ordered your fall protection equipment (hopefully from pksafety.com) is the perfect time to update your rescue plan. What? You don’t have a rescue plan? Well, you...
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Electrical Worker Fall Safety Regulation Changes in 2014
This past spring OSHA updated their safety regulations for electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution. The compliance deadline for most of these new rules as they relate to fall protection...
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Why We Carry Petzl Gear
Gravity is a harsh mistress. In a confined space, she truly plays for keeps. Petzl, a French company started by cave explorers and mountain climbers, understands the dangers of confined...
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Portable, Retractable Ladders Provide Stable Work Platform
At PK Safety we've focused mainly on workers operating at height. We offer climbing safety products like harnesses and fall protection, and we've been doing that for years. But there are...
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Fall Protection Inspection Checklist
Fall protection equipment needs to be regularly inspected by a Competent Person according the specifications set forth in the ANSI Z359 protection codes if you want your Z359-rated equipment to...
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Attaching a Self-Retracting Lifeline to a Lanyard
Can I Attach a Self-Retracting Lifeline to a Lanyard? No! This question lands on our virtual doorstep more frequently than we’d like. It's easy to understand why people ask: you...
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Fall Protection in Confined Spaces
In permit required confined spaces, workers are routinely entering areas which were not made with peoples’ comfort or safety in mind. They often have irregular entrances, tight spaces, and dangerous...
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The Top Upgrades for Gloves and Harnesses
Just as there are plenty of cars that will get you from A to B, just like safety equipment that will keep you safe and cover your OSHA requirements. But...
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I-Beam Anchorage for At-Height Workers
Recently a construction company contacted us to ask about using a Miller Beam Anchor. They knew the anchor had the ability to provide anchorage for fall protection when used in...
