Category: Equipment News

Energy Absorbers Energy absorbers are a critical component to any fall protection system. In the event of a fall an energy absorber reduces the energy exerted on the user in order to keep impact forces around 900 lb.—well below the injury threshold for the majority of the population. A fall protection system without an energy…

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…

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…

Better Safe Than Sorry Download Poster Download Poster Helmets Save Lives For over 100 years the National Safety Council has been focusing on preventable injuries in the workplace—often through humorous posters. A lot has changed since the 50’s, but a helmet and safety glasses are still the number one way to keep your head safe…

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…

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 –…