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Articles Tagged with ''fall arrest systems''

Werner introduced the ProForm Switchpoint for its ProForm SP Full Body Harness to create a self-rescue system (pictured).
Saftey Innovation

Werner Introduces New ‘Self-Rescue’ Harness Add-On for Post-Fall Safety

The “ProForm Switchpoint Self-Rescue System” provides controlled lowering and simple transition for descent
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 24, 2024
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Werner unveiled the ProForm Switchpoint self-rescue system, allowing workers to self-rescue from falls using their ProForm SP harness. 


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Oregon OSHA

Oregon OSHA Cites Two Contractors More Than $144,000 for Fall Protection Violations

October 4, 2022
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Both companies were found to have failed in implementing adequate fall protection systems, causing the penalties to multiply due to repeat violations.


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OSHA Cites Texas Roofing Contractor for Role in Fatal Fall of 21-Year-Old Worker

June 30, 2022
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According to OSHA, the fatality could have been prevented if the Texas-based contractor heeded a citation issued a month prior to the incident for failing to provide a personal fall arrest system.


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Join National Safety Stand-Down May 2-6 to Prevent Fall Injuries and Deaths

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 2, 2022
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Held May 2-6, the annual event encourages construction workers and stakeholders to promote awareness and training to address one of the industry’s most dangerous hazards.


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Werner to Update Edge Fall Protection Products For Upcoming Code Changes

September 17, 2021
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In anticipation of ANSI-approved Z359.14 for self-retracting lifelines, Werner is updating its Bantam and Max Patrol Self-Retracting Lifeline families.


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FallTech Introduces New FT-Iron Full Body Harnesses

September 18, 2020
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While designed with iron workers and steel erectors in mind, FallTech's new harnesses offer anyone working from heights improved comfort and maneuverability.


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MSA Hosts Free Online Events for Safety Stand-Down Week

September 11, 2020
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MSA Safety Inc. is hosting a set of free webinars to keep contractors trained and up-to-date on safety during National Safety Stand-Down week.


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Falltech Ladder Stanchion Anchor

FallTech Releases Ladder Stanchion Anchors to Improve Ladder Safety

July 31, 2020
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Falltech's new Ladder Stanchion Anchors enable businesses to meet the requirements of OSHA's final rule on general industry walking-working surface and fall protection standards.


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Tool Belts and Harnesses: Over, Under or Integral?

Roofing contractors must carefully consider how to use a harness and tool belt together in order to exhibit a good-faith effort to eliminate or mitigate infeasibility and greater fall hazards.
Chip Macdonald
October 25, 2019
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Except for the roofing inspector, most roofing contractors would expect their employees to wear a tool belt while on the roof deck.
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Hybrid Hog Dual-Class Self-Retracting Devices Meet Both Class A and Class B Guidelines

October 1, 2019
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The Hybrid Hog Dual Class Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) gives Class A and Class B fall protection in a single device while meeting standards for both classes.


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