8 reasons for choosing a self-supporting guardrail

Published on 2/19/2024
8 reasons for choosing a self-supporting guardrail

With more stringent standards and regulations concerning the risks of falling from heights, business leaders and health and safety managers are always looking for the best solutions to make their workplace safer.Preventing falls from the roof has always been a priority for a majority of organizations. To protect your employees and contractors working on your rooftop, installing a self-supporting guardrail is an intelligent and effective decision.

I’ve got my harness, is that all?

Published on 7/25/2023
I’ve got my harness, is that all?

I’ve got my harness, is that all? The simple answer is no.
A harness should be just one of many protective devices when working at heights.  

Hold on to innovation with MSA

Published on 6/1/2023
Hold on to innovation with MSA

Safety at heights on construction sites is a long-standing OHS issue that continues to concern companies. Fortunately, more and more equipment and accessories are being developed every year to keep your workers safe, even when they are in the air.

Fall Protection in the Oil and Gas industry

Published on 11/1/2022
Fall Protection in the Oil and Gas industry

Few industries require more fall protection equipment than the oil and gas industry. In North America, between 2003 and 2013, more than 1,100 workers in the oil and gas sector were killed in workplace accidents, which is an average of more than a hundred deaths a year.

How to maintain your self-retracting lifeline

Published on 8/11/2022
How to maintain your self-retracting lifeline

Similar to the torch for a welder or scissors for a hairdresser, workers who need to work at a height have their own essential equipment: the self-retracting lifeline (SRL).

Since your life may depend on your SRL, ensuring it works properly before climbing is essential. This article will explain proper inspection.