Are you missing a Key Player?
Are you missing a Key Player? By Jim Costello Too often, the importance of a Program Administrator is overlooked when creating a Managed Fall Protection Program (ANSI Z359.2). Many companies wrongly believe that just because they’ve got a competent Trainer or...
What Fall Hazards are lurking at your facility?
What Fall Hazards are lurking at your facility? By Shane Morrison It is not always easy to foresee potential fall hazards at your facility. The first logical step in solving the issue of potential hazards is to survey the area and create a plan of action. In cases...
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....
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?...
Fixed Ladder Fall Protection Changes
Fixed Ladder Fall Protection Changes Ladder cages can no longer be used for fall protection By Kevin Denis, Director of Special Projects This article is posted with permission from Metal Construction News. Occupational health and safety regulations have undergone a...
It’s Not Luck, It’s Skill
It's Not Luck, It's Skill By Wilo Castillo, Training Advisor Due to increased regulations and release of voluntary consensus standards more and more employers are addressing fall protection and rescue training. Employers have many options and methods to deliver...
The Next Generation of Snaphooks?
The Next Generation of Snaphooks? By Diego Oliver, Training Specialist DBI-SALA Force2 Hi-Vis Elastic Shock Absorbing Lanyard DBI-SALA Force2 Tie-Back Shock Absorbing Lanyard It seems snaphooks have not changed a whole lot in the last decade. I quickly noticed the new...
Stay Warm & Safe at Height
Stay Warm & Safe at Height We talk so much about fall protection, but how about winter protection? Here in Northwest Washington its that time of year again, freezing temperatures, ice, and even a little bit of snow. Cold weather conditions can affect your body and...
You’ll Never Guess What Gravitec is Building…
You'll Never Guess What Gravitec is Building Updating our training facility to fit your needs is our top priority. An all-new structure will make its appearance in 2018. Check back soon for more updates about this new addition!
Who does OSHA say your Fall Protection & Rescue Trainer should be?
Who does OSHA say your Fall Protection & Rescue Trainer should be? By Kevin Denis, Director of Special Projects This title is a little misleading, but the OSHA hook usually gets people to look twice. OSHA requires a Competent Person (construction) and Qualified...
OSHA Clarifies Fall Protection Questions!
OSHA Clarifies Fall Protection Questions! OSHA has recently put out a letter of interpretation regarding a couple common questions about the new Walking Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Systems regulation. The first has to do with proof loading of snap...
Gravitec Goes to Hawaii, is this Work or is this Vacation?
Gravitec Goes to Hawaii – is this Work or Vacation? A few lucky Gravitec engineers and installers got to hop on a plane and head to Hawaii to install Horizontal Rigid UniRail Systems. It might have been hot while working on the roof, but the reward after a hard day's...