Q&A: Fall Arrest vs. Fall Restraint
QUESTION: What’s the difference between a fall arrest and a fall restraint system, and in what situations should each be used? Are there any regulations or best practices to follow?
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VPPPA Member Discounts & Scholarships
Roco Rescue has entered a strategic partnership with the Voluntary Protection Program Participants’ Association (VPPPA), extending exclusive benefits to VPPPA members*. Through this Partnership, VPPPA members gain access to specialized rescue training program discounts and scholarships with Roco Rescue!
1910.156 Fire Brigades Proposed Update!
On February 5, 2024, OSHA published a proposed update to the 1910.156 Fire Brigades Standard. OSHA is proposing through this notice of proposed rulemaking to issue a new safety and health standard, titled Emergency Response, to replace the existing 40-year-old Fire Brigades Standard. The public comment period has closed but was extended twice due to an overwhelming...
Rescue Knot Efficiencies
Prompted by increasing inquiries regarding the durability and attributes of 11 mm NFPA General Use Rope, our friends at CMC (Instructors LeRoy Harbach and John McKently) embarked on a sequence of experiments within the CMC lab. Their investigation into knot effectiveness encompassed 487 trials across various rope varieties, uncovering valuable insights into the influence of...
Roco Rescue and VPPPA Strategic Partnership
VPPPA and Roco Rescue have entered into a strategic partnership agreement, marking a significant milestone for both organizations. Roco Rescue is the first to join VPPPA’s recently launched Strategic Partner Program.
CMC Product Safety Notice For LEVR™ Escape System
CMC SAFETY NOTICE: LEVR™ ESCAPE SYSTEM
SMC Gear — Pushing the Boundaries
In the world of elite rescue gear, the marriage of carabiners and the aerospace industry is well documented. In 1967, when Jim Clark, Seattle Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) founder, brought his technical skills from the aircraft industry to the rescue world; it was, let’s say, unique. Over the ensuing 50-plus years, SMC Gear has become a...
Petzl Call For Inspection Of Certain GRILLON Products
GRILLON SAFETY ALERT: REQUEST FOR INSPECTION
Suspension Trauma: Roco Safety Poster
“ANSI Z359 as well as OSHA 1926.502(d)(20) require employers to provide the prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall, or assure that employees are able to perform self-rescue.” What is suspension trauma? Suspension Trauma (also known as orthostatic intolerance) has been identified by OSHA as a workplace hazard for those using Personal...
Flashlights and Pocketknives
I love flashlights and pocketknives. Always have. One of the high points of my youth was when my dad finally trusted me enough to carry a pocketknife. From that moment on, the left pocket of my 501’s had a two AA cell Mini Mag in it while the right pocket had an Old Timer three...
