Category: Equipment News

  • Inspecting Your Petzl I’D Descender

    Inspecting Your Petzl I’D Descender

    If you’ve used the PETZL I’D Descender, you know why it’s so well loved by rope access technicians, rescue professionals, tower climbers, and many others. The I’D provides efficient and smooth control when descending. The anti-panic handle and anti-error cam make the I’D very intuitive to use safely. But one thing that isn’t immediately intuitive…

  • Harness Buddy Check

    Harness Buddy Check

    No matter what type and style of full body harness is being used, the wearer should have a co-worker check the following five points to ensure the harness is being warn correctly: Is the sub-pelvic strap located under the buttocks Are the leg loops taut enough that it is difficult to slide a hand between…

  • Fall Protection Harness Inspection

    Fall Protection Harness Inspection

    All fall protection wears out and must be inspected before each use by the authorized person. Many accidents and fatalities have occurred because equipment was not inspected. Before any fall protection harness is used, its condition needs to be inspected for damage or wear that might keep it from functioning as designed. No item should…

  • Carabiners, Snaphooks, and Kilonewtons
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    Carabiners, Snaphooks, and Kilonewtons

    Types of fall protection connectors Dependable connecting hardware is essential to any fall arrest and restraint system. We’ll show you some of the most common connectors in fall protection. We’ll also explain what a kN is and why it’s so important. Snaphooks Snaphooks are the most common type of connector. They consist of a forged…

  • G4 Rescue Kit

    G4 Rescue Kit

    WHEN MINUTES MATTER, SECONDS COUNT. The G4 Kit has been enhanced from a wind industry-specific rescue and evacuation system into a versatile rescue and evacuation kit that meets the demands of nearly every industry working at height. KIT INCLUDES: (x1) Rescue Rope Bag/G4 (GR-G4BAG) 350 ft. 11mm. PMI Extreme Pro G – (PM-PR110E5350FTUCGSEWN) Petzl I’D…