Author: Gravitec Systems Inc.
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The Gravitec Difference: Fall Protection Training
It’s always a little awkward to talk about yourself without coming across as boastful or arrogant. So I will do our best to explain our training philosophy and how we stack up against our competition without tooting our own horn, too much. Gravitec Systems started in 1986, running rescue courses throughout western Canada and is…
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Paid to Climb
PAID TO CLIMB? HECK YES! Enjoy going rock climbing with nothing but 300 feet of air beneath you, a light breeze blowing through your hair, descending a rope, listening to your favorite tunes, and working as a part of a tight-knit team? Rope access could be the career you’ve been dreaming of, get paid to…
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The Gravitec Difference: Fall Protection Equipment
We live in a time when one-stop shopping, bulk club discount stores, and online warehouses are at the forefront of our shopping experience. The consumer has been conditioned to value speed of purchase over personalized attention and bulk purchasing over individualized solutions. While this can be convenient for items such as paper towels or soup;…
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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…
