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Complex fall protection situations arise all the time. Workers find themselves in scenarios where they need to have fall protection and a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) seems to be the only solution available, yet there is no suitable anchor point. This always comes up at the last minute;...
Some projects are a real testament to the durability and quality of our ADA handrails. When Alabama needed to install an ADA handrail on their new State Park Pier they chose to use our ADA fittings to complete the job. The reasons are simple:
PGE arena is home to many of the EURO 2012 European football matches that are going on right now (written June, 26, 2012). When building the stadium in 2011 they turned to Kee Lite aluminum pipe railing to build the nearly 4,000 feet of safety railing that surround this modern sports arena.
Whether strapping down steel pipe or a 200-pound tarp on a flatbed trailer, you’ll most likely need to stand on the flatbed.
Since the standard flatbed deck is 60 inches tall, you are working at height, are exposed to a fall hazard, and need fall protection.
Loading and unloading flatbed...
Have you ever noticed that when you take up a particular interest that you tend to see that interest wherever you go. Well, the fact that I sell safety railing made with Kee Klamp pipe fittings makes me really alert to Kee Klamp structures wherever I go. Recently our family took a picnic to...
The headline out of Jacksonville, FL reads, “OSHA: Roofing worker’s death ‘preventable’”. As an EHS professional, I feel like I should be able to come up with a better retort then, “Well, duh,” but it seems to be awfully appropriate here. Preventable incidents – preventable deaths –...
In this economic climate, saving money is of utmost importance. However, when it comes to safety
This is a...
Every work environment, every task, every piece of equipment, and every single worker are different.
It would be foolish to think that a company could plan for safety with a one-size-fits-all process. Yet, many companies still attempt to do just that – provide a one-size-fits-all...
Safety is important for every industry, and theatrical work is no exception. This railing installed at Heidelberg Castle on a stage where actors perform. The safety railing is painted black to help it blend in and be unobtrusive. Despite it's color it still fulfills its primary function of...
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...
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...
By now, you may have heard: OSHA issued a new final rule in regards to electronic recordkeeping. Great! What the heck does that mean?
Well, funny you should ask, because I’ve got answers!
Just the Facts
Let’s start with the basics. The final rule was issued by OSHA...
HUGS - Horizontal Under-eave Guard System
The HUGS system was designed to help protect people working on truss mounted roofs. This passive safety solutions provides real protection to workers who are working a heights. Fall arrest systems such as lanyards and harnesses allow for a lot of...
Lest one begin to imagine that we are simply tooting our own horn when we talk about hand rail durability, I submit to you the following evidence:
The following handrail was constructed in 1967 using the same fittings and pipe that we sell today. Notice what is missing from these pictures:...
It’s easy to read the title above and think that you’re going to find a yes or no answer to the question. But the fact that there is a whole article indicates what you were probably afraid of.
The answer isn’t that simple.
The confusion comes from a few places. First, OSHA...
Thanks to some helpful folks on Twitter, a safety document library was brought to my attention. the eLCOSH (Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health) There appear to be thousands of articles that relate to safety. The library is sorted in a number of different ways to...
OSHA regulations speak in absolutes: there is a hazard or there isn’t a hazard. In reality, though, there are varying degrees of hazards because there are varying degrees of severity and varying degrees of likelihood that an incident will occur. You will see this reflected by OSHA in...
Installing rooftop smoke vents is a great way to reduce the dangers of a fire in a building.
However, one of the biggest concerns of safety professionals is to ensure that the solution to one hazard doesn’t create a new, unaccounted-for hazard.
Any time we cut a hole in a walking surface...
Skylight screens are a form of fall protection that prevents workers on the roof top from falling into skylights. We have updated the skylight screens section of our web site. We invite you to see the update pictures, features and technical information that is available about our skylight...
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