Rescue plans We talk a lot about rescue plans and their importance. Some of our clients don’t seem to prioritize them, and some have ones that just are not quite what they should be. Part of what we do here is help people come together and...
History of Harnesses Fall protection harnesses have come a long way from the leather belts the tower industry started with. They come in all different colors and designs. The big daddy Cadillacs of the fall protection industry have knobs and buckles and all sorts of bells...
Finally! The Petzl ASAP Lock The much anticipated Petzl ASAP Lock has arrived. This new device is rich with new features and is sure to find a place on any technician’s kit. The weight has gone down from 427g(350 +77) to 425 grams, which does not always...
To Climb or Not To Climb That is the question. At least one of them. Admittedly I am in sales/marketing/business development and not a climber or a trainer. However, I speak with climbers all over the country from various industries. Recently the conversation has been brought...
Testing of Fall Protection Equipment Fall protection. Testing to validate manufacturers claims. Where we are now, where are we going and some shocking things that you may not know. [caption id="attachment_2523" align="alignnone" width="200"] Photo by Jason Shivers, ©ARISTOTLE INC[/caption] Modern fall protection equipment that is sold in stores...
We often have conversations with manufacturers, distributors and gear vendors about the industry and safety at height. When schedules permit, we are able to include some of these people in our classes so they can see first hand the quality and expertise of our training...
OSHA recently released a specific website page for Communications Towers and the related risks and dangers associated with them. If you have not see it or taken the time to browse it yet, you should. Take a look here. "In 2013, OSHA recorded a total number...
Recently our very own Director of Training Todd Horning and a class of Tower Climbing Safety & Rescue Certification students were featured in a news segment about safety in the tower industry. Please watch it here: Good job Todd - Climb Safe! Kevin Carter...
Do 5000lb Step Bolts Exist? One of the biggest sources of frustration in the climbing industry is the use of step bolts as anchor points. Everyone agrees that regular step bolts should not be considered 5000 lb anchors, but they are right in front of us...
With the deaths of 10 tower workers so far this year, much attention is being brought to the industry in a negative light. At Safety One, we focus our efforts on climber safety & rescue training and certification. However, there are many other factors that...