Do Workers Need Fall Protection on Scissor Lifts?
Scissor lifts are one of the most popular ways for workers to reach projects at heights. But do the guard rails on these lifts provide all the fall protection necessary...
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How to Inspect your Self-Retracting Lifeline
Chris Coyle from Capital Safety recently spent some time with us talking about what is involved in the inspection of self-retracting devices (SRDs) under the new ANSI Z359.14 standards. According...
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What are the New ANSI Z359.14 Safety Requirements for SRLs?
Self-retracting lifelines have created a new level of fall protection for at height workers since they were first introduced. Fast-activating braking systems have lowered both fall distances and fall forces....
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Arc Flash Protection Sees Improvements, Needs Clarification
Electricians have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country according to OSHA reports. While the wattage in homes is enough to cause serious damage or death, even greater...
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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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Safety Gear Must Be Worn Correctly For It To Be Safe
Once you are in the safety business, you start to notice things other folks wouldn't. Our offices are located in a fairly industrial part of town near a boat repair...
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How Do I Connect My SRL to My Genie Scissor Lift?
Boom trucks, scissor lifts, and other Genie Lift work vehicles are everywhere these days. A question we receive regularly is how workers should hook up their fall safety equipment to...
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What to Buy: Shock Absorbing Lanyard vs. Nano-Lok Video
Trying to decide between a shock absorbing lanyard or spending the extra cash on a Nano-Lok? Watch this video as Justin compares the pros and cons of the two technologies....
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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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The Compatibility of Fall Protection Equipment
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...
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How an SRL Works
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...
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Fall Protection Rescue Plan: After the Fall
There is one area of the fall-arrest procedure that is lacking in many companies. It’s not the part where a worker is saved from a deadly fall; there are many...
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Estimated Fall Distance for SRLs vs. Lanyards
Fall protection is one of those things you can never be too careful with so I am constantly getting questions about it. Here is an example: I am going to...
