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Category: Testing
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…
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…
The Gravitec Difference: Fall Protection Testing
The Gravitec Difference: Equipment Testing By Joshua Mills, Engineered Systems and Testing Why Test? Manufacturers have a legal and moral obligation to their customers to ensure their products are safe. That is even more true in our industry, where failure can make the difference between life and death. There’s no room for guesswork in fall…
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
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…
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…
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
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…
A Safe Descent: Selecting a Rescue System for the Wind Energy Industry
A Safe Descent: Selecting a Rescue System for the Wind Energy Industry By William Wright Building or maintaining a wind farm can be a tall order, especially when crew members need to scale soaring turbines. When working on a wind project, preparations should be made in the event a rescue situation occurs. A single rescue…
A Change For The Better: Accurate Testing Of Fall Protection Products
A Change For The Better: Accurate Testing Of Fall Protection Products By W. David Lough The accuracy and repeatability of test results for fall protection equipment has always been in question. Fundamental problems such as liberties taken with interpretations of standards, limited conformity of testing apparatus between laboratories, unknown testing uncertainties, technicians that do not…
