Pure Safety Group Introduces Guardian Retractable Horizontal Lifeline

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Pure Safety Group introduces the Guardian Retractable Horizontal Lifeline. During a fall, the retractable HLL will deploy an extending metal energy absorber designed to reduce peak loads to anchorage structures. It can also be used as part of a fall restraint system, which prevents the worker from reaching the leading edge of a fall hazard. The main component of the HLL is a 60-foot galvanized cable horizontal lifeline, which is durable yet portable, and designed for temporary use. Other features include: Single-direction tensioner handle that prevents accidental releases Folds down to lay flat along the unit Secured by a magnet … Read more

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MSA Releases New V-SERIES Harness Line

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MSA recently launched its new V-SERIES full-body harness line for fall protection—V-FLEX, V-FIT and V-FORM—each designed for comfort and differing needs. With the V-SERIES, users can focus on their work instead of their harness. The exclusive racing-style buckle eliminates the need for chest straps, creating a closer, more comfortable harness. Athletic cut contours the harness to the body for increased upper-torso mobility. Pull-down adjustment allows the wearer to easily and quickly make adjustments to get the right fit. The V-SERIES harness line is suitable for use in multiple work-at-height applications in industries such as construction, general industry and oil and … Read more

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The Importance of Proper Fall Protection Training for Workers at Height

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By Baxter Byrd, Pure Safety Group As the march of technology pushes fall protection products into the future, the most useful tool for the worker-at-height remains the one between their ears. Keeping that tool keen and sharp with a properly managed training program is the most effective way to ensure that what goes up, comes down safely. 2017 was an important year regarding worker-at-height training. OSHA released its long-awaited update to the 1910 Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems), which became effective on Jan. 17, 2017. If there was any doubt before this release as to the … Read more

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Pure Safety Group Launches Next-Gen Harnesses

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Pure Safety Group has unveiled its Guardian Fall Protection S1 safety harness. The S1 is the first in a series of innovative new harnesses designed with three levels of features for various real-life work scenarios. All harnesses meet OSHA standards, exceed ANSI standards and are CSA certified. The S1 harness is designed with water-resistant contrasting core webbing, label cover and impact indicators for easy inspection, dual lanyard keepers and durable rubber web keepers. The S1 features steel hardware that includes a three-bar torso adjustment for quick and proper fitting, various connection point options for use in multiple applications and a … Read more

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The Right Safety Measures Can Keep Old Man Winter at Bay

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Protecting your jobsite, workers during inclement weather By Thomas Donahue Ask any superintendent what their main priority is and they’ll tell you it’s jobsite safety. It’s already a hard job to make sure everyone is working safely but, as the seasons change, the job gets even more difficult thanks to winter weather. Snow and ice seem to complicate construction and can sometimes even slow it down to a standstill. And, so far, this winter season looks like it may be one for the books. 2018 is shaping up to be a big year for bad winter weather. We kicked off … Read more

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