GWO-Certified Training for the Wind Energy Industry
Gravitec Systems Inc. Now Offering GWO-Certified Training for the Wind Energy Industry By Wilo Castillo, Senior Training Advisor We’re excited to share that Gravitec Systems Inc. is now officially certified by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) to offer specialized...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
5 Must Haves
5 Must Haves By Collin Kupers, Fall Protection Training Instructor When you spend more nights in a hotel bed than your own, it is important to prioritize your traveling supplies. Finding the right balance between too much and too little takes time and purposeful...
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...
Why you need a G4 Kit
WHY YOU NEED A G4 KIT By Caitlin Bearman When minutes matter, seconds count. In the event of a fall, time is working against you from the first moment. Risks of suspension trauma and other injuries only increase the longer the worker (and rescuer) are suspended....
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...
The Gravitec Difference: Fall Protection Training
The Gravitec Difference: Training It’s always a little awkward to talk about yourself without coming across as boastful or arrogant. So I will do our best to explain our training philosophy and how we stack up against our competition without tooting our own horn, too...
Paid to Climb
PAID TO CLIMB? HECK YES! By Joel Schwarcz, Lead Rope Access/Fall Protection Training Instructor Enjoy going rock climbing with nothing but 300 feet of air beneath you, a light breeze blowing through your hair, descending a rope, listening to your favorite tunes, and...