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12 Simple Steps to Ensuring Your Fall Harness Fits Properly

Posted by Medsafe on Sep 14, 2017 9:27:56 AM
Would you spend five minutes to save your life? Five minutes is all you need to make sure your fall protection harness can protect you. A lot of people don’t believe they are going to get hurt or die on the job. This is true especially when a site goes many days or weeks accident-free. All that preparation and ... Read More
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Do I Need Fall Protection? Your Complete Guide to the Risks and Uses

Posted by Medsafe on Aug 15, 2017 2:07:08 PM
Your firm just took on a new building project – it’s a big one and everyone is buzzing about it. But it will require your workers to be at heights for a large part of their workday. Your past projects haven’t involved this. This means you've got a bit of a learning curve to deal with. Read More
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Topics: Fall Protection, PPE

How to Choose the Right Deceleration Device: Energy Absorbing Lanyards Vs. SRLs

Posted by Medsafe on Jul 20, 2017 8:34:45 AM
You get to the worksite, put on your harness, and reach for your fall protection device. You've got two choices: a self retracting lifeline (SRL) and an energy absorbing lanyard. Which one do you use? Which is the right one for the job? Read More
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Topics: Fall Protection, PPE

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Fall Harness

Posted by Medsafe on Jul 6, 2017 8:31:22 AM
Falls from height are one of the most common causes of serious work-related injuries. That's why they're one of OSHA's Fatal Four for the construction industry. To keep workers safe at height, OSHA requires equipping any worker exposed to vertical drops of six feet or more with a personal fall arrest system. But with ... Read More
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Ladder Safety: Recent Updates in Fall Protection

Posted by Medsafe on Apr 24, 2017 7:30:00 AM
Falling off of a ladder is never fun. Falling off of a ladder at work can be deadly. If your business requires fixed ladder access for maintenance, operations or other business activities, you must ensure your workers are safe when using those verticals. Many companies believe they achieve ladder safety by surrounding ... Read More
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Topics: Fall Protection, Facility Safety

Workplace First-Aid Kit 101

Posted by Medsafe on Apr 17, 2017 7:25:00 AM
If you work as a site safety manager, one of the first basic steps you can take to effectively ensure the safety of your employees is to know precisely what belongs in a well-stocked first-aid kit. You may also want to familiarize yourself with the two classes and four types of first-aid kits, as well as the legal ... Read More
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Topics: First-Aid, Facility Safety

The Unsung Heroes of Hand Protection for Glove Wearers

Posted by Medsafe on Apr 6, 2017 7:25:00 AM
Working in an industrial area where you have to wear gloves presents an issue. While you have to protect your hands from damage, you still need products that make them feel good. A glove that provides moisture and is an anti-allergen, anti-irritant and antiperspirant allows your hands to have the best defense against ... Read More
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Topics: PPE

Flashlights You Need In Your Facility [INFOGRAPHIC]

Posted by Medsafe on Apr 3, 2017 10:10:00 AM
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Topics: Facility Safety, Flashlights & Lighting

Product Feature: Deb Stoko - Stokoderm Grip PURE [Video]

Posted by Medsafe on Mar 30, 2017 7:30:00 AM
Deb Stoko - Stokoderm Grip PURE. Stokoderm Grip PURE, a universal skin defense cream that improves grip. With a protection rating of 2, this cream, containing Eucoriol improves grip in damp environments by contracting and toughening the upper layer of the skin, helping to reduce swelling and softening when working in ... Read More
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Topics: PPE

Intrinsically Safe VS Explosion Proof Lights

Posted by Medsafe on Mar 27, 2017 7:30:00 AM
Usually, businesses can obtain acceptable levels of safety using intrinsically safe lighting and don't need to invest in explosion proof lights. What are the limits of that statement and why the difference in cost? Intrinsically Safe and Explosion Proof Lights are two classes of lighting based on two different ways of ... Read More
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Topics: Facility Safety, Flashlights & Lighting

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