Construction Association Unveils Steps to Improve Worker Safety

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The Associated General Contractors of America unveiled a new study designed to improve the safety of construction workers as it announced that two-thirds of metro areas added construction jobs during the past 12 months. Association officials said the new safety study is designed to help construction firms prevent workplace fatalities and injuries. “We all share a common goal: getting to zero construction fatalities,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s CEO. “This report offers the kind of data and recommendations needed to help construction firms achieve that goal.” The association unveiled the safety report at a time when construction employment is … Read more

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WernerCo Releases New Self-Retracting Fall Protection Lifelines

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WernerCo released an expanded portfolio of Self Retracting Lifelines, including the compact retractable Bantam6. The Bantam6 SRL family provides a unique solution meeting Class A Safety Standards in performance testing. These new SRLs extend and retract automatically during typical use so they won’t get in the way of the job—ensuring maximum productivity and safety at the same time. Its brake mechanism activates immediately in the event of a fall, reducing fall distance and impact to the body. The Bantam6 SRLs are compact and lightweight at less than 2.5 pounds, making it easy to transport to and from the jobsite. Available … Read more

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Dual SRL Bracket Features Flexibility, Durable Construction

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The Dual SRL Bracket from Guardian Fall Protection is designed to assemble two single-leg self-retracting lifelines into a dual-leg SRL, allowing the user to maintain 100 percent tie-off when transitioning between anchor points. Easy and quick to install underneath the D-Ring of any Guardian harness, the Dual SRL Bracket gives the user ultimate flexibility in selecting their fall protection system. The Dual SRL Bracket is durable and lightweight and is made of corrosion-resistant zinc-plated steel. It features tool-less installation and has a visual positive locking indicator to ensure proper attachment.

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MSA Latchways Mini Personal Fall Limiter Compact Solution for Close Anchorage

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The Latchways Mini Personal Fall Limiter is the most compact, lightweight self-retracting lanyard ever developed. This PFL uses multiple spring radial energy-absorbing technology to eliminate the need for an external energy-absorber outside of the housing, making it the smallest SRL available. The Latchways Mini PFL’s clear casing offers easy visual inspection of critical internal components, and a fully rotating attachment point for complete user mobility. Suitable for use in multiple work applications, the Latchways Mini PFL is ideal for environments where close anchorage is available.

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New Fall Protection Harnesses and Lanyards Offer Improved Comfort, Increased Safety

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The new next-generation Honeywell Miller Titan II harnesses offer enhanced adjustability and improved comfort with slip-resistant pads and rings; and lighter, strategically placed padding for optimal airflow. The harnesses feature new ANSI Z359.11 compliance and a maximum capacity of 400 pounds. All of the new harnesses, and Titan II lanyards, feature Hi-Viz color for increased safety.

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