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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...
In 2017, OSHA updated its regulations for walking-working surfaces making ladder cages an ineffective means of fall protection. OSHA 1910.29(i) states that all new or replacement ladders 24 feet or higher installed on or after November 19,...
Mezzanines in the workplace pose a great risk to employees. Though they are useful and often necessary for storage, the creation of additional fall hazards must not be overlooked. If you ever need to access an elevated platform, and that platform is more than 48" high, that perimeter must be...
We spend a good deal of time discussing equipment in this blog, from fall protection to work platforms to scaffolding and lifts. Notice, however, the title of this blog post - specifically the word “habits”. In the end, it’s often our behavior at work that contributes to incidents,...
Organizations like Habitat for Humanity use volunteer labor for residential roofing projects. The use of volunteer labor can be quite a dilema when it comes to keeping everyone on the worksite safe from injury. One of the most dangerous areas of a volunteer work site is a roof. An innovation...
Putting railing around water presents itself with a number of particular challenges.
If your company requires employees to work above 4’ in general industry and above 6’ in construction, it is important that you have a policy in place for working at heights. While 4’ and 6’ might not seem all that high, people have died or suffered serious injuries when falling from...
Sometimes it's obvious: you're about to work on a scaffold, at the edge of a roof, or on a piece of equipment fifteen feet high and you know instinctively that guard rails are needed.
Other times, it's not so simple. Not because safety railing wouldn't be an intuitive solution, but...
Fall protection rules can seem complicated because every situation is different.
We have had this product available for a while, but have never featured it properly. KeeGuard Metal Roof Top Railings are designed to protect workers who are operating around a roof edge on a metal building. The use of S-5! clips and connectors, means that the railing system will not...
Rooftop walkway systems are often overlooked as not needed and too expensive. When it comes to rooftop safety, we recommend more than minimal protection. The benefits of elevated roof walkway systems on metal roofs protect more than just your workers but your roof as well.
"It was just a freak accident."
"There was no way we could have seen that coming!
If you haven’t heard something like this, spend a little time doing incident investigation in an occupational setting. Trust me, it won’t take long. Statements like these perpetuate the belief that accidents...
The Daily Commercial News and Construction Record has written a great article that addresses fall arrest suspension trauma.
The article deals with several issues concerning suspension trauma. It starts by describing the basic problem with fall arrest, and that is that stopping the fall is only...
Some say the concept of multi-tasking is an illusion – that our brains are not actually capable of doing two things at the same time. Even the things we refer to as multi-tasking (i.e. – answering an email while writing a report and participating in a conference call) are actually short...
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...
Personal fall arrest systems are often thought to have three parts: a harness, a lanyard, and an anchor point. In reality, there is a 4th part – one that isn’t always utilized, but is always necessary – a fall rescue plan. When dealing with fall prevention, this isn’t...
Safety railings are the best form of fall protection. Once safety railing is in place, nobody needs to think about using them, they're just there. Yes, they need to be maintained in good condition, but workers don't need to remember to put them on, adjust them properly, worry...
Point of Beginning, a publication for surveyors, has released an article about vehicle safety. While the article has a section about PPE in a vehicle for a surveyor, the overall thrust of the article is general. Having PPE available in vehicles is important for employees who are on the go. The...
Falconer, 43, was employed as a seaman on a tugboat operated by maritime company. While carrying an engine part, he fell 14 feet through an open hatch in the engine room causing bodily injury. Falconer sued the maritime company alleging the company was negligent in failing to have safety...
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