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...
Gravitec Goes to Ross Dam
Gravitec Goes to Ross Dam This summer, Gravitec had a unique opportunity at Ross Dam, a hydroelectric dam located in-between North Cascades National Park and Ross Lake National Recreation Area, just off Washington State Route 20. For two weeks Gravitec’s engineering...
People Don’t Float or Fly
Understanding the Basic Principles of a Primary and Secondary in Fall Protection Here it is. Whenever a person is working at height, they should have a primary and a secondary means of protection. A “primary” layer of protection...
Will I Hit That? Clearance Calculations
Will I Hit That? Clearance Calculations Determining how far your fall arrest system will allow you to fall is a critical task for anyone using fall protection equipment. Mistakes are often made when determining clearance requirements and it usually comes down to...
Carabiner Showdown
Carabiner Showdown Ch Ch Ch Ch Changes… Change can be hard, even David Bowie knew that. But with time, comes advances in technology and improvements in fall protection. Some of you may remember what harnesses used to be like—body belts that often led to internal organ...
GRAVITEC Power Perimeter
GRAVITEC'S All New Power Perimeter APRIL FOOLS PRANK - Thank you for playing along with our April Fool’s prank this year! Redefine your expectations of fall protection and immerse yourself in the new technology of our GRAVITEC Power Perimeter System. Installation is...
So what’s up with ladders?
So what's up with fixed ladders? As you’ve probably heard, there’s been a lot of talk about OSHA’s new rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment and its relation to fixed ladders. So what exactly is happening? And what do you need to do? Well,...