Promoting safety and safe working conditions does not always have to be dry or serious. Sometimes some humor can help drive the point home. These guys over at Dominion Power obviously think so!
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If you’ve watched any of the Olympic events at the Whistler Sliding Centre then you’ve already caught a glimpse of Kee Klamp railing in action. The sliding courses are lined with hundreds of linear feet of pedestrian guardrail to keep people off the course. The usage of the railings at such a prominent venue features their durability, flexibility and overall quality. Mike Mumau, President of Kee Safety In North America, had this to say:
Our system was used particularly because of its flexibility. The centre is located on the southeast slope of Blackcomb Mountain. Kee Klamp 87 was used repeatedly to compensate for the curvature of the hillside.If you are looking for a pedestrian guardrail or fall protection railing consider taking a look at our Kee Klamp Guard Railing Solutions.
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A confined space is any space that:
A utility tunnel, the inside of a fluid storage tank, a septic tank that has contained sewage and a small underground electrical vault are all examples of confined spaces. The exact definition of a confined space varies depending on the type of industry. That is, confined spaces on a construction site are defined differently than confined spaces in a paper mill. Confined spaces that present special hazards to workers, including risks of toxic or gas accumulation, fires, falls, flooding, and entrapment may be classified as permit-required confined spaces depending on the nature and severity of the hazard.
A confined space that requires a permit must meet the guidelines as established by either Federal or State safety standards and regulations. These regulations include developing a written program, issuing entry permits, assigning attendant(s), designating entrants, and ensuring a means of rescue.
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration a permit-required confined space (permit space) has the three characteristics listed above (which define a confined space) and one or more of the following:
Injuries and fatalities involving confined spaces are frequent and often involve successive fatalities when would-be rescuers succumb to the same problem as the initial victim. According to data collected by the U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries program, fatal injuries in confined spaces fluctuated from a low of 81 in 1998 to a high of 100 in 2000 during the five-year period, averaging 92 fatalities per year.
Confined space products have several functions. One is to protect the worker while descending into the space. Another function is to rescue or retrieve the worker in case the become entrapped in a dangerous environment, injured or overcome while in the confined space. Below are a few products that help to accomplish rescue and retrieval. For more products visit our Confined Space product category.
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Arc-O-Pod Confined Space Rescue & Retrieval System | 3-Way Retractable Lifeline | Davit-Arm Confined Space Retrieval System |
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We’ve teamed up with Nine 1 One Gear to offer Fire and EMS Professionals a premium line of work wear jackets.
Nine 1 One Gear from Airtime is a brand of outerwear for industrial safety workers, fire and ems professionals that is all about creating modern, comfortable jackets. Highly-reflective and abrasion resistant, Nine 1 One Gears is committed to the safety of your crew. Jackets are made from the highest quality materials, giving them a longer life than the competition. Your workers will appreciate features like the microphone clip and radio pouch that aid in communication and the fit of the jacket.
Here is a brief overview of the three major lines of jackets that are offered.
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| Our Nine 1 One Gear™ Battalion Chief duty jacket is a revolutionary and stylish step forward in performance, comfort, and durability. Your crew will be working in our top-of-the-line jacket, engineered to withstand the extreme elements you face each day. The Battalion Chief high visibility jacket is ANSI class II compliant, a necessity for professionals working in the right-of-way. Progressive departments everywhere will appreciate having the best of both worlds: the latest advances in design and material technology coupled with trend-setting style. This is the duty jacket for professional emergency service providers. |
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| The Nine 1 One Gear™ 1029 Duty Jacket is the traditional product for protection against the elements. Working in the most extreme elements demands rugged, functional, and high performance outerwear. This waterproof, breathable, and comfortable jacket has been a staple of departments since joining the Heritage product line in 1986. |
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| The Nine 1 One Gear™ Lieutenant Duty Jacket is a perfect solution for a wide range of organizations. We have heard the lieutenant called the perfect jacket because of its light weight and the ability to accomidate the zip-in insulating vest liner. Built from the ground up to utilize the latest in design and material technologies, your crew will notice the NGT.LT will offer them warmth and breathability, free range of motion, and a good fit. The Lieutenant is one of our favorite jackets, proving that you do not have to compromise on good looks, comfort, durability, and performance. |
See the entire line of jackets in our EMS work wear category.
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Fall arrest is the kind of fall protection which includes the safe stopping of a person already falling. It is one of many forms of fall protection, which also include fall guarding and fall
OSHA specifies under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations that people working at height must be safe from fall injury. Fall arrest is one of several forms of fall protection as defined in 29CFR.
Fall arrest is of two major types: general fall arrest, such as nets; and personal fall arrest, such as lifelines". The most commonly seen manifestation of fall arrest is the Personal Fall Arrest System, or PFAS ("lifeline"). A personal fall arrest system is a series of constituents designed to arrest a worker's fall, preventing him from striking the next lowest level and minimizing the chances of serious injury.
FALL ARREST TRAINING provides guidance to those requirements and criteria for fall protection in construction and workplaces covered under 29 CFR part 1926. It is vital to note that the requirements of this subpart do not relate to employees making an examination, investigation, or assessment of workplace environment prior to the actual initiation of construction work or after all construction work has been finished.
By FALL ARREST TRAINING you should:
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