Category: Publications

  • April Fools Pranks

    April Fools Pranks

    Past April Fools Pranks G4 Vision: Beta Testers Needed! We are working on the first of many steps in creating a safer work environment and we  NEED YOUR HELP. We are seeking at-height workers to beta test a brand new fall protection product using augmented reality. Through the use of augmented reality, workers will be…

  • Randall Wingfield Talks to Professional Safety

    Randall Wingfield Talks to Professional Safety

    Randall Wingfield Talks to Professional Safety This interview was originally published in Professional Safety’s March 2018 issue. PS: As a recognized expert working in this arena, what are the greatest challenges employers face in protecting workers at height? Randall: I have always believed that education is the greatest challenge for employers. There is a host of…

  • Six Features to Look for When Selecting a Safety Harness
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    Six Features to Look for When Selecting a Safety Harness

    Six Features to Look for When Selecting a Safety Harness Six Features To Look For When Selecting A Safety Harness This article is posted with permission from Windpower Engineering & Development. By Shane Morrison The full-body harness is perhaps the most common piece of equipment in the fall protection industry. It is also possibly one…

  • Hardware Compatibility: Your Life Depends on It
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    Hardware Compatibility: Your Life Depends on It

    Hardware Compatibility: Your Life Depends on It This article is posted with permission from Occupational Health & Safety. Click here to read this article as it appeared in the April 2009 issue of Occupational Health & Safety. By W. David Lough Compatible connections. No, we’re not talking about dating and whether a love match will…

  • Best Practices in Fall Protection
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    Best Practices in Fall Protection

    Best Practices in Fall Protection d..This article is posted with permission from Bay Publishing (www.bay-publishing.com). The highest level of fall protection for both employer and employees By Kevin Denis One of the best fall protection practices an employer can do is to develop a formal managed fall protection program. Adhering to minimum OSHA requirements is…

  • Fall Protection and Rescue: A Systems Approach
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    Fall Protection and Rescue: A Systems Approach

    Fall Protection and Rescue: A Systems Approach This article is posted with permission from North American WINDPOWER. Click here to read this article as it appeared in the June 2008 issue of North American WINDPOWER. By Kevin Denis There are significant benefits to understanding fall protection and rescue systems as a whole and designing, planning,…

  • Considerations for Fall-Arrest Anchor Points
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    Considerations for Fall-Arrest Anchor Points

    Considerations for Fall-Arrest Anchor Points This article is posted with permission from Windpower Engineering. Click here to read this article as it appeared in the May 2010 issue of Windpower Engineering. By W. David Lough All fall-arrest equipment must meet some sort of standard and pass sometests so equipment manufacturers can ensure end users and…

  • Back to the Basics
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    Back to the Basics

    Back to the Basics By W. David Lough Every day on work sites all across the world, workers are put in situations where they are performing work at height. Any time a worker stands near an edge, climbs a tower, accesses a roof, or gets into a boom lift, there is an inherent danger of…

  • Fall Protection and Rescue: A Systems Approach is Online Fall Protection Training Effective?
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    Fall Protection and Rescue: A Systems Approach is Online Fall Protection Training Effective?

    Fall Protection and Rescue: A Systems Approach is Online Fall Protection Training Effective? This article is posted with permission from North American WINDPOWER. By Kevin Denis There are significant benefits to understanding fall protection and rescue systems as a whole and designing, planning and purchasing accordingly. Over the last few years, several thousand miles, four…

  • Competent Fall Protection Person Training
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    Competent Fall Protection Person Training

    Competent Fall Protection Person Training By Kevin Denis One of the questions most frequently asked is, “What kind of training do I need to be a Competent Person in regard to fall protection?” Although it seems like a straightforward question, the answer can be a little tricky. Many people believe the singular requirement to achieve…