Werner, a WernerCo brand, is the world leader in ladders and manufacturer of climbing products and fall protection equipment and today, the Werner name is celebrating 100 years of innovation. The Werner brand is commemorating a century developing leading-edge products that help people work faster and safer at home and on jobsites around the world.…
Read More >>Milwaukee Tool adds to its Personal Protective Equipment lineup with new Arc Rated (AR) and Flame Resistant (FR) High Visibility Safety Vests. From the power plant, through transmission and distribution, it is Milwaukee’s goal to improve reliability and productivity for linemen by offering solutions that help increase confidence on the job. Milwaukee’s new AR/FR High…
Read More >>Traditional hard hats have been the first line of defense against head injuries for over 100 years, but head protection is evolving due to the emerging role of safety helmets in the industrial workforce. In the interest of improved safety, the limitations of a typical hard hat have spawned a new style of hard hat…
Read More >>Werner, the world leader in ladders and the manufacturer of climbing products and fall protection equipment, is celebrating six years of sponsoring National Ladder Safety Month, which takes place every March. This annual event is dedicated to promoting the safe use of ladders at home and on the jobsite through training, resources, and ongoing education. Ladder…
Read More >>Malta Dynamics is pleased to add the new powered X1000E model to its lineup of XSERIES Mobile Grabber mobile fall arrest systems. The X1000E model is a powered version of its popular X1000 XSERIES Mobile Grabber that upgrades the manual operating system to an electric-driven hydraulic lift system operated by remote control. It also enables…
Read More >>The deadline to register for ASSP’s SafetyFOCUS 2022 ends on February 18. This educational event takes place from February 21 to March 4 in Phoenix, AZ. Courses include: Business and Leadership Skills; Certification Preparation; Fall Protection; Risk Assessment and Management; and Safety Management Systems. SafetyFOCUS will have world-class instructors providing training and leading discussions. Join…
Read More >>Milwaukee Tool expands its tool tethering lineup by introducing a 5-pound 50-inch Quick-Connect Retractable Tool Lanyard. As jobsite safety demands continue to grow to keep users safe, tradesmen are increasingly required to tether tools when working at a height or near sensitive equipment. The Milwaukee® 5lb 50” Quick-Connect Retractable Tool Lanyard furthers the commitment to…
Read More >>Sponsored By: 1-800-328-1667 https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/worker-health-safety-us/safety-equipment-support/ Full body harnesses (FBH) are critical elements of effective fall protection systems. This type of harness was introduced in the 1940s and drew inspiration from military parachutes. Unlike the body belts that preceded it, during a fall a FBH distributes forces throughout the body, leading to fewer fall protection-related injuries. Among…
Read More >>Height safety specialist Guardian launches its new brand positioning at the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas this month. The relaunch follows the consolidation of the Stronghold, Ty-Flot and Checkmate brands under the Guardian banner in the summer of 2021. The positioning has been developed following extensive user research and is built around the…
Read More >>Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CPA) has designed and installed a bespoke fall protection system for a large commercial airplane supplier. CPA was contracted to integrate it with 67 separate bridge cranes that vary in capacity from 34 tons to 40 tons and cover three million square feet. The galvanized chain-link (ASTM A392-07) installation allows…
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