Why You Should Add Wristlets to Your Rescue Kit
Wristlets are deployed when there is no other way to get a rescuer or victim out of a confined space. Most often this is because the entry is too narrow...
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Better Call Saul for Fall Protection for Lone Workers
Better Call Saul is the new prequel spin-off from Breaking Bad is about a small-time lawyer hustling to make ends meet. In the first episode he has a big billboard...
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What's The Best Confined Space Entry Tripod?
There are plenty of companies out there who only do the occasional confined space entry. Their definition of the best tripod will likely be very different from a company, utility,...
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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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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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Top Ten Things to Consider When Entering a Confined Space
Because of the speed with which a worker can become incapacitated, confined spaces require more safety considerations than typical work sites. Anyone entering a place without adequate ventilation must take...
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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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Inspection and Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment like hard hats and harnesses aren't made to last forever. So much of this equipment has elastomeric or plastic parts that are particularly susceptible to deterioration over...
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The Best Fall Protection for Roofers
While roof work in many parts of the country is slowing down or confined to winter repair projects, in California there are still roofing projects in full swing. Because I...
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Less is More with the Miller AirCore Harness
Working at height can be challenging enough without having safety equipment that binds and weighs you down. Many of our customers climb regularly, and the feedback we are getting about...
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OSHA Compliance for Residential Roofing and Construction
OSHA changed the rules for residential construction workers on March 15th, 2013. No longer will they be issuing reduced fines, helpful hints, and consultations on compliance with the fall protection...
