Recently, we noticed a story in a leading safety and health magazine that questions the “two-piece, pass-through buckle” that is commonly used on many harnesses. The author, in fact, referred to it as a design flaw. However, we consider it more a matter of improper use than a design flaw. While he does identify some...
Imagine donning a Class III harness in as little as 8 seconds! That’s just one of the many features of the new CMC/Roco Work-Rescue Harness. Because of its innovative “no-step” donning, comfort fit and lightweight design, this new harness will appeal to rescuers, rope access technicians, tower climbers, and other professionals working in the vertical...
• Are you concerned about potential falls from height at your workplace? • Do your workers need more training in recognizing fall hazards? • Does your fall protection program consider all the angles when evaluating these hazards? Roco’s new Fall Protection courses can help create a safer workplace by equipping employees with the knowledge to...
Roco’s new Hierarchy of Fall Protection Safety Poster provides guidance on how to protect your workers from fall hazards by illustrating a series of steps in making safer choices as job duties are approached. It clearly explains the need for employers to make every attempt to abate fall hazards at their work sites by starting...
Roco Rescue Releases Two New Fall Protection Programs for OSHA Compliant WorkplacesAre you concerned about the potential for falls from height at your workplace? Do you feel that your workers are not adequately trained in recognizing fall hazards, or do not have the proper training in the inspection and use of their fall protection equipment?...
What exactly is suspension trauma? How does it occur? And what can be done to prevent it? Suspension Trauma – otherwise known as harness pathology, distributive shock, or orthostatic intolerance – has recently been identified by OSHA as a workplace hazard particular to Authorized Workers using personal fall arrest systems (PFAS). More and more employers...
Here’s a question from one of our readers: How can you test a lanyard to determine if it is safe to use? Is there a standard checklist or procedure? Answer from the Roco Tech Panel: As with all safety and rescue gear, we recommend that you inspect, use and care for it in strict accordance...
Pat Furr reviews the importance of following OSHA safety standards for fall protection, and the steps an employer can take to ensure a safe work environment by providing high quality training. In the recent article by Mark Stromme, published in ISHN and on this blog, he addresses several myths regarding compliance with OSHA Fall Protection...
Falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities. According to OSHA, each year more than 100 workers die and thousands are injured as a result of falls at construction sites. The fall protection standard, at 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, details training and equipment requirements that employers must use to protect workers from falls. This...
It is becoming more and more difficult to find a hilltop or a ridge in America that does not have some type of telecom tower placed on it. Likewise, there are many other types of towers popping up across the countryside and in our urban and suburban areas. Everything from wind turbine towers to high...
