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Author: Gravitec Systems Inc.
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Powered Ascenders
It has been said that “necessity is the mother of invention,” this is no different in the access world. For years ropes were utilized to access hard to reach areas, and those techniques could require a certain level of physical ability and effort. Whenever there was a need to go up the rope, workers had…
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How Do You Rescue?
Whenever a worker is using a personal fall arrest system, an employer must plan for rescue. It’s possible and predictable that a worker may be suspended from the fall arrest system unable to get back on the structure that they fell from or climb down to safety. OSHA and all occupational safety agencies require that…
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The Dangers of Buying Used Fall Protection Gear Online
The number one reason people look to buy used gear online is to save money on products that come with a hefty price tag. To some, saving a couple hundred dollars on something that the seller claims is in great condition can be very tempting. However, there are many reasons why saving a bit of…
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Beyond a Rope Access Kit
This is not a rope access kit, it’s better. Gravitec has assembled a kit built from the best components available, aimed to function in all conditions and applications. From long days working on rope to advanced rescue, you’ll have all the tools you need to get the job done safely. We want to be proactive…
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You’re Never Too Busy to Recertify
We speak with dozens of workers at height every week, all around the country, and everyone is scrambling for workers. Finding ANYONE that’s properly trained at working at height is even more challenging. If you’re the Competent Person onsite, or your company’s Trainer, there are few things more disconcerting than having a new employee with…
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Student Carabiner Race
Why a Carabiner Race? There have been long-standing misconceptions that automatic locking carabiners are too difficult to open or are not as secure as the screw-gate or twist-lock. With practice, training, and time, Gravitec has found that automatic locking carabiners are more efficient and safer. Gravitec created the Carabiner Race in order to show that automatic locking carabiners take…
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Rope Access
What is Rope Access and why should I care? Need to inspect the suspender cables on a suspension bridge without closing down traffic? Perform repairs on a dam’s tainter gate? Powerwash the Space Needle? Clean the windows of a skyscraper? Or repair a wind turbine blade? Then you need to access the inaccessible and rope…
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The 411 on Compatibility
The sentence …”to any object that is incompatibly shaped or dimensioned…” appears frequently in occupational health and safety regulations and many organizations fall protection policies. It’s very easy to say “all connections must be compatible”, but what does that mean? To put it as simply as possible, compatible means the two pieces being connected together (snap…
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Are you missing a Key Player?
Too often, the importance of a Program Administrator is overlooked when creating a Managed Fall Protection Program (ANSI Z359.2). Many companies wrongly believe that just because they’ve got a competent Trainer or Qualified Person on staff, that that’s good enough. The problem with that thought process is that it lacks rigor, exposing you to liability…
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What Fall Hazards are lurking at your facility?
It is not always easy to foresee potential fall hazards at your facility. The first logical step in solving the issue of potential hazards is to survey the area and create a plan of action. In cases regarding fall risks, hiring a professional can provide a significant benefit if you are not well versed on…
