Evolve™ Harnesses from Rigid Lifelines™  Introducing the new line of Evolve™ full-feature harnesses. Made to support your every move comfortably, with 5 points of adjustability, dual lanyard keepers and fall tabs. Yep, we're talking harnesses chock-full of features, without featuring the high price that come with them. Try one for your next job. And evolve to a higher level of safety. LEARN MORE about our new fall protection family. FREE Gorbel Tether Track Anchorage Assessment  Confused on anchorage points for your fall arrest system? Eliminate your confusion with Gorbel's FREE Tether Track Anchorage Assessment. Take the assessment now to take your company's safety and productivity into your own hands! Learn more. MZ Series: The Mezzanine-Pivot Safety Gate  The MZ-Pivot Gate protects your employees in elevated mezzanine loading areas. Its counterbalanced gates fit clear openings of 64"(w) x 42"(h) and one gate is always between your employees and the edge of the platform. Available in single or double pallet widths, the MZ-Pivot Gate is easy to install. LEARN MORE>> |
| Fall Protection FAQs: Five Things You've Been Meaning to Ask No matter what industry you work in, the importance of workplace safety has likely been drilled into your head since day one. You must use the proper equipment, receive the right training, and always follow safety protocols. Making safe decisions has probably become instinctive, built into your everyday routine. However, every job site has its own unique challenges and requirements, which can leave even the most experienced workers feeling unsure of what is required. Below are five common questions that Capital Safety's expert team hears from workers at height across the country. more » Finding the Sweet Spot While companies big and small are always looking to become more productive, more profitable, and more efficient, most successful companies share one common priority: their employees' safety. In many industries, upholding that priority comes with the need for fall protection. Yet with regulatory requirements to meet and an often steep price tag, fall protection can seem like a daunting undertaking. Rest assured, however, with the right knowledge, implementing a fall protection system can easily fit into any company's work flow and budget. Legally, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandates that fall protection be provided at: 4 feet in general industry, 5 feet in shipyards, 6 feet in the construction industry, 8 feet in longshoring operations, and any height when working over dangerous equipment or machinery. Luckily, fall protection comes in many forms, and numerous options can be considered to protect employees. more » OSHA Enforcement Cases Involving Temps On the Rise OSHA's emphasis on the safety of temporary workers is being driven home by a series of enforcement actions. The latest case announcement on June 19 involved the Macon, Ga., facility of a company named California Cereal Products Inc., which OSHA has cited for exposing full-time and temporary workers to electrical, fall, and noise hazards, with proposed penalties totaling $40,600. OSHA opened an inspection last December based on a complaint. more » | 
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