Suspension Trauma Straps Can Fit Most Harnesses
Workers and employers are becoming more aware of the problems associated with suspension trauma (also called orthostatic intolerance) which can affect a fall victim who is held aloft by their...
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What is ANSI Z359 and How Does it Affect Employers?
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) doesn't make the laws, but it does influence the standards adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) which is tasked with enforcing...
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Is There a Safe Way to Hang Christmas Lights From the Roof?
Lots of homeowners will be pulling the ladders out to get their lights up this year. But we'd like to focus our attention on the roof guys. If you are...
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BackBiter Tie-Back Lanyard Provides Convenient Tie Off
Some jobs sites just don't have any convenient anchorage points. That's why the Miller BackBiter Tie-Back Lanyard is a great piece of equipment. This 6 ft. lanyard with a SofStop...
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Residential Roofers Have Affordable Horizontal Lifeline Option
Residential roofers are scrambling to find an affordable roof safety system that keeps them compliant and lets them get on with their work. Horizontal systems are a great choice because...
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Safety in Olympic Stadium Construction Earns Award
The London Olympic Park where Usain Bolt and Allyson Felix recently won gold medals has received a gold medal of its own. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents...
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Rebel 33 ft. SRL A Great Choice for Fall Protection
The Rebel 33 ft. self-retracting lifeline is a great choice for fall protection in a wide range of industries. This durable, affordable SRL comes with a number of functions and...
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When an SRL is Fully Extended, Is There Any Cable in Reserve?
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...
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The Nano-Lok from Capital Safety - The Next Step in Fall Protection
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...
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Recall Alert: Protecta Shock Absorbing Lanyards
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...
