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Category: Engineering
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Staying Compliant After Installation: Inspection and Recertification of Fall Protection Systems
Staying Compliant After Installation: Inspection and Recertification of Fall Protection Systems By Amanda Johnson When it comes to safety, both a 90-story skyscraper in a major city and a water tower in a rural mountain town require property owners to meet safety standards. While these structures differ in height and function, their fall protection systems…
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Gravitec Systems, Inc.: Supporting NASA’s Artemis Moon Missions
Gravitec Systems, Inc.: Supporting NASA’s Artemis Moon Missions By Joshua Mills, Director of Sales As we embark on a new era of space exploration with NASA’s Artemis program, Gravitec Systems, Inc. is proud to have played a part in this ambitious journey. Our involvement with the Artemis missions reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting workers…
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The Role of Third-Party Testing in Fall Protection
The Role of Third-Party Testing in Fall Protection By Amanda Johnson When searching for a product, especially one related to safety, several factors come into play. For many people, customer reviews and feedback often stand out the most. They provide real-world insights into the product’s performance and reliability. High-quality photos and detailed specifications are also…
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Is a “Qualified Person” Always an Engineer?
Is a “Qualified Person” Always an Engineer? By Kevin Denis, Director of Special Projects I’m confused! Is a “Qualified Person” always an Engineer? This is a question that I (and many people) frequently get when trying to determine who can function as a qualified person. I am not going to dissect the definition bit by…
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5 Core Tenets of Fall Protection
5 Core Tenets of Fall Protection By Kevin Denis, Director of Special Projects Gravitec has worked with employers for 35 years protecting their workers at height, long before OSHA had fall protection regulations and ANSI had standards. As I’m surfing the internet, I see blogs and articles titled, “Top Ten things to Know about Fall…
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Perspective on Engineered Safety Solutions
Perspective on Engineered Safety Solutions By Joshua Mills, Engineered Systems At Gravitec we focus on a singular objective; protecting workers at height. For hundreds of years of architectural history, fall protection amounted to little more than a worker’s healthy fear of falling. The Empire State Building was designed more than 40 years before the Occupational…
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What Fall Hazards are lurking at your facility?
What Fall Hazards are lurking at your facility? By Shane Morrison 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…
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Fixed Ladder Fall Protection Changes
Fixed Ladder Fall Protection Changes Ladder cages can no longer be used for fall protection By Kevin Denis, Director of Special Projects This article is posted with permission from Metal Construction News. Occupational health and safety regulations have undergone a significant change in 2017 in regards to fixed ladders. Ladder cages can no longer be…
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Gravitec Goes to Hawaii – Is This Work or Is This Vacation?
Gravitec Goes to Hawaii – Is This Work or Is This Vacation? A few lucky Gravitec engineers and installers got to hop on a plane and head to Hawaii to install Horizontal Rigid UniRail Systems. It might have been hot while working on the roof, but the reward after a hard day’s work was well…
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Gravitec Goes to Ross Dam
Gravitec Goes to Ross Dam This summer, Gravitec had a unique opportunity at Ross Dam, a hydroelectric dam located in-between North Cascades National Park and Ross Lake National Recreation Area, just off Washington State Route 20. For two weeks Gravitec’s engineering staff had one of the most beautiful commutes into work. Day one started with…