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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...
Kee Safety has launched a new line of components for building horizontal lifeline systems. These lifeline systems are designed to take the mystery out of shock absorbing lifeline systems by revealing everything to the installer and user. Unlike the fall over can systems, the Kee Line system...
This is the million dollar question, isn’t it? For years, many of us in the industry watched as prizes were awarded to workers based on safety performance. Sometimes this meant a group lunch or a t-shirt, but other times it was something as big as a truck or boat being given away. This...
Theater safety is a serious issue. Guest blogger, Erich Friend knows theater safety. He has the following to say about a recent incident involving a theater technician and fall from a catwalk.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Florida A lighting technician, Fenton "Andy" Hollingsworth, was killed...
These photos come from a KeeGuard rooftop railing install from one of our recent customers. We were pleased to hear them comment on how simple it was to install the system. This comment focuses on one of the core strengths of the KeeGuard rooftop railing system: simple to install.
This...
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...
Some of the Protecta brand double leg lanayards are being recalled due to a problem with the snap hook mechanism. The recall applies to lanyards that were manufactured between July 2010 and October 31, 2011. The manufacture date is marked on the product label of each lanyard. The official...
Working at height carries more risk than working at ground level. However, if workers follow safety guidelines, they can accomplish what they need to at height without undue risk to themselves. Workers need to know about appropriate equipment as well as about how to use that equipment...
No one should have to worry about falling from height when fleeing a hazardous situation. This could happen in an emergency if your rooftop is your secondary exit route and you don't have fall protection.
According to OSHA, an exit route is a continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel...
By now, you could probably wallpaper half your office with all the training postcards and fliers you receive in the mail. Your SPAM folder in your email is probably filled with them, too. How do you sort through all of this to find quality courses for your employees?
My...
Kee Walk is a rooftop walkway system that allows you to create level walking surfaces on pitched or angled roofs. Here are a few examples of how the Kee Walk system is being used to create a safer walking path for people who work on pitched roofs. You can find out more about Kee Walk on the
To reduce costs and provide timely service, John Blonien, Fleet Director for Milwaukee County, decided to pour a concrete pit. However, after the pit was installed, John realized a cover was needed to avoid someone falling into the pit.
Finding a solution to use is just the first step in implementing a safe working environment. Making sure that it is installed correctly is just as vital. You have a few options to make sure that this is done correctly.
Fall protection isn’t just for the workplace.
Hunting season is here. The weather changes, the wind is right, and the air is cold and crisp. You hear the crunch of the frost covered grass under your feet as you walk cautiously to your ideal hunting spot.
Quickly scanning the woods,...
Most employers, at some point, must hire contractors or external vendors to work on-site. These outside parties generally perform non-routine work without much oversite. Hiring contractors introduces risk to the company.
Contractors can be beneficial for accomplishing a site’s goals...
Safety Director at Harmon Electric sheds a little light on the use of fall protection equipment in the solar industry:
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...
This infographic shows the effectiveness of OSHA over the years in reducing the number of workplace fatalities. While demonstrating that fact, it also shows that OSHA has been far less effective than other countries at reducing workplace fatalities. I'm sure that the comparisons are not...
If you’re a safety professional on social media, it would be hard to not notice that your newsfeed blows up this time of year with OSHA’s top ten most-cited violations list. It’s like clockwork. And yet, there is one thing that is probably LESS surprising than these articles showing...
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