Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CPA) has designed and installed a bespoke fall protection system for a large commercial airplane supplier. CPA was contracted to integrate it with 67 separate bridge cranes that vary in capacity from 34 tons to 40 tons and cover three million square feet. The galvanized …
Read More »OZ Lifting joins WSTDA
OZ Lifting Products LLC has joined the Web Sling & Tie Down Association (WSTDA), a technical organization dedicated to the safe operation of all synthetic web slings and tie downs. The Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer provides a range of material handling and other products, such as hoists, winches, fall protection systems …
Read More »Hutin marks 15 years of RSS ownership
Steve Hutin celebrates 15 years of ownership at Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) this month (March). Hutin, managing director, bought the lifting and rigging company in 2006, when a single depot in South Wales employed six staff. The then 30 year old had already been in the lifting sector …
Read More »Pure Safety Group introduces stronghold Quick-Switch system for dropped objects prevention at WOC Show
Product is part of expanded line up of PSG products moving into new global regions WORLD OF CONCRETE SHOW, LAS VEGAS (Feb. 4, 2020) – Pure Safety Group™ (PSG) is launching the Stronghold® Quick-Switch® Tool Tether System for the prevention of dropped objects during work at height. The system is …
Read More »HCL grows national sales team
HCL Safety, specialist sub-contractor in fall protection and part of MSA Safety, has made two key appointments as part of a wider strategy to enhance its offering across the UK. Joining from Danosa Roofing, Danielle McGowan will cover Scotland as well as North East England and Helen Smith, formerly employed …
Read More »The importance of high quality Fall Protection Anchorage Points
According to RIDDOR falls from height were the most common cause of fatalities from 2013/2014, accounting for nearly three in ten (29%) fatal injuries to workers than any other injury kind. The importance of safety working at heights and the use of top quality fall protection equipment is clear to …
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