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Werner Expands Comprehensive Fall Protection Lineup With Upgraded Anchors and Drop Safety Equipment

March 11, 2020

Werner has released an expansion of fall protection equipment, including anchorage connectors and equipment jackets with retractable tethers.

Safety Recall: Guardian’s SRL-LE with Stainless Steel or Web Lifelines

Chris Gray

January 3, 2020

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A safety recall notice has been issued for the Guardian Fall Protection leading edge-compatible self-retracting lifelines that utilize a stainless steel or web lifeline.

Malta Dynamics Launches New Hire Fall Protection and Safety Kits

December 3, 2019

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Malta Dynamics is offering a convenient kit that provides team members with essential safety equipment for operating at heights.

Safety Recall: 3M Pulls Twin Leg Self-Retracting Lifelines

Art Aisner

July 26, 2019

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3M Fall Protection announces immediate stop-use order and product recall of the 3M DBI-SALA Nano-Lok edge and Wrap Back Twin-Leg Self Retracting Lifelines.

OSHA Inspections - What Roofers Should Expect

Never been the subject of an OSHA inspection? Planning and preparing for such an inspection is critical.

Richard Alaniz

June 14, 2019

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Proper planning for an eventual OSHA inspection can mean the difference between a clean bill of health or multiple citations and their attendant fines.

The Importance of Project Safety Scheduling for Roofing Contractors

Chip Macdonald

January 21, 2019

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There are many project scheduling methods and programs available out in the construction world.

DuPont Announces Winners of the 2018 DuPont Kevlar Glove Innovation Awards

November 9, 2018

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DuPont Safety & Construction has announced the winners of the fifth-annual DuPont Kevlar Glove Innovation Awards.

On the Prowl with Cougar Paws SteelWalker Boots

SteelWalker boots dominate metal roofing market down under, and are making their way to the U.S.

Chip Macdonald

October 25, 2018

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The original Cougar Paws became the only boots I wear while roofing or conducting elevated training exercises.

Project Profile: Perfect Pitch -- the Cincinnati Music Hall

Thomas Renner

May 21, 2018

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Imbus Roofing started roof construction in the late 1800s, and during its more than 130 years in business the safety of its workers has always been a top priority.

Roof Safety: Roof Guardrails (Revisited)

Roof guardrails systems appeard to be the future of worker safety. Why haven't they still taken hold?

Chip Macdonald

February 21, 2018

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When it comes to totally eliminating all fatal falls from roofs, fall prevention (guardrails and restraint) certainly takes precedence over fall protection (PFAS and safety nets).