The New York Times has published a fascinating article, not focusing on the blowout preventer, but what happened on the Horizon during the minutes before and after the exploding that left 11 people dead and many others injured. If you are a safety professional, this article is a must read! Not...

Sean McNulty is glad he wore his fall protection harness! On Monday, January 10, 2011 he lost his footing when a beam shifted on the roof of a demolition project. The fall protection deployed and stopped him from falling more than six stories.

The article notes: "If he didn't have his fall...

The business of managing physical assets is getting more complex due to major challenges such as competition, customer expectations, regulations, environmental concerns and aging. This is why it is essential that companies have a handle on what assets they possess, exactly where those assets are...

Space can be a precious commodity in any work space. Gorbel has introduced a new version of their Tether Track lifeline system that will fold away when not in use. Designed to be motorized for easy operation the fall arrest crane extends out over the working area when needed. When the...

There's been a couple of articles in the news about some changes in the ADA laws that are going into effect. Here is a complete breakdown of the changes from the government - link.

The real question for most employers is how does this affect the way I treat employees and...

The installation of horizontal lifelines requires professionals who understand both the surface they are mounting to and the components of the lifeline system. Many of the other safety systems that we sell can be installed by the end user, but a horizontal lifeline is different. In order to...

Kee Walk is a rooftop walkway solution that will create a safe walking surface on a standing seam or corrugated metal rooftop. The sections are usually sold in standard lengths that can then be easily attached to the roof surface. Sections can be customized to fit the particular arrangement of...

Last week our very own Dan Wampler went over the edge for a great cause. The local Boy Scouts of America chapter hosted an event called 21 Stories for Scouts. The event was a fundraiser that challenged local companies to send their boss or coworker to the event by sponsoring them for a...

There is little doubt that safety is serious business. We hope this list will help you get a few laughs and think seriously about fixing some of the hazards that jeopardize the lives of the people you work with.

No one would want to get on an airplane and hear: "Well folks, we got about half way through the safety inspection and decided that was good enough. Now sit back and enjoy the flight." You need to provide total protection for the sake of the person who is working at heights. Industrial safety...

Heat waves and extensive exposure to the sun can be dangerous. People are not necessarily aware of the dangers of heat because the symptoms can "sneak up on you". Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that can cause death or extensive damage to your internal organs.

I was personally told...

The railing pictured here is installed at the Continential terminal at Newark New Jersey's International Airport. The modular safety railing was installed around edge of the curb, keeping people away from the space where the bus pulls into the terminal. This application shows that safety...

Kee Safety's fitting will make it easier to construct parapet railings on the edge of the roof. This fitting is designed to attach to the top of the parapet. From there, the railing hangs over the edge of the inside of the building. The railing is then constructed at an angle away from the...

For the longest time we have only offered harnesses from Guardian Fall Protection. We appreciate the harness offering from Guardian, but felt the need to spread out and offer more harnesses from different manufactures who have different options. We have now expanded our offering of harnesses...

KeeWalk Rooftop Walkway makes it possible to traverse complicated roofs with a level walking surface. KeeWalk's modular nature and unique ability to traverse the rooftop with interlocking stair and flat surface sections make it the best choice for complicated metal roofs. The new terminal at...

Need to access a mezzanine or platform safely? Mezzanine and platform gates can help you gain access to that crucial space in a safe and efficient way. Mezzanine gates allow you to easily forklift materials from a lower level onto a higher platform. Mezzanine gates can be manual, spring-loaded,...

OSHA has many safety videos that are available from their library for free. If you are an OSHA trainer you can request these videos via a PDF form available on the OSHA web site. Here is a listing of the videos that are available for the Fall Protection category. Take advantage of these...

In this installation, KeeGuard non-penetrating rooftop railing was used to protect ventilation shafts on the roof of a building. These shafts are considered by safety regulations to be holes in the roof and must be protected with the proper guardrail. KeeGuard made it easy to protect the...

Video can be such a pain! Especially when it catches you ignoring a safety regulation. Unfortunately we all know that the "It won't happen to me!" mindset keeps many people from practicing the proper safety procedures. Perhaps on the statistical levels, people often do dangerous things...

Parapet railings can be a great solution for providing perimeter fall protection on a rooftop. Parapet railings are appropriate when penetration of the parapet is acceptable. When no penetration can be made or no parapet exists, we recommend our KeeGuard non-penetrating roof railing. Parapet...