All PPE Articles

Fall protection webinar: Vertical lifelines and anchorage connectors
The SAIA’s Fall Protection Council will cover proper PFPE inspection and fit
Nationwide extends ‘seatbelt for MEWPs’ to customers at zero cost
Harness On prevents MEWP use without a harness and is being rolled out on boom lifts for free 
Prepare for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down
OSHA has shared several new tools and resources to assist workplaces in preparing for and participating in the Stand-Down
Wilmott Dixon rolls out Harness On across sites
Harness ON system now mandatory across all the contractor’s construction sites
OSHA proposes rule to clarify PPE standard
OSHA looking to revise the personal protective equipment standard in construction 
Resources for May’s National Safety Stand-Down
New tools and resources available for the 10th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction 
‘Zero gravity’ tool carrier for aerial platforms
Gravity Joe device can be used to operate tools weighing up to 20 kg
Falls from height: Will your safetyline save you?
Everything you need to know about using temporary horizontal lifelines when working at height
Hanging loose – or not
Industry veteran David Glabe talks all things fall protection – and how the “Look Good Hypothesis” plays a (negative) part.
Interview: Tractel’s Becky Danielson
The SAIA’s Fall Protection Council named Tractel’s Becky Danielson as its new Chair earlier this year. SA sits down with Danielson to learn more
SAIA training, networking at World of Concrete
Registration is now open for a number of training courses by the Scaffold & Access Industry Association for 2023’s World of Concrete
JLG introduces telehandler seatbelt kit
Seatbelt Engagement and Operator Presence retrofit for select models
ANSI updates for self-retracting devices
Major self-retracting device changes coming in 2023 for personal fall arrest and rescue systems
Should scissor lift operators use PFPE?
In 2007, ALH ran a story that asked, “Should operators use a harness and lanyard when working in a scissor lift?” For today’s take, Genie’s Director of Training Scott Owyen provides an update
Global Covid mandates: How will construction workers be affected?
Different countries around the world have different rules related to Covid and construction
New Toolbox Talks from IPAF
The two short presentations cover pre-check and use of personal fall-prevention equipment (PFPE)
Ring Power offers Terex safety system
The Terex Positive Attachment Lanyard warning device is now offered as an option by Ring Power Utility Equipment
First orders of SiteZone social distancing device
ESS Safeforce orders 150 updated personnel distancing systems from SiteZone Safety 
TireSocks launches face-covering product
TireSocks has debuted its new FaceSocks mask geared toward the construction industry
MCWP training during Covid-19
Kevin O’Shea, director of safety and training, AGF Access Group, lays out the do’s and don’ts for MCWP trainers and trainees
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