Every year in the United States over half a million victims require extraction from their vehicles. To maximize survival and minimize additional injury, it is critical that the injured be removed as quickly and as safely as possible. When the […]
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New Gear Keeper Webbing Belt with Factory-Mounted Retractable Lanyard System Offers Full Range Of Motion For Tools And Instruments
Webbing belt/retractable safety lanyard for tools and instruments from 3 to 68 oz. The 2-Axis retractor series permits 360° rotation on the belt as well as 180° swing-away from the body for full-range of motion accessibility. In addition, because of […]
Selecting The Proper Personal Tool Tether or Lanyard… Reprinted from ASSE publication PROFESSIONAL SAFETY’S “BEST PRACTICES”
Reduce Injuries, Damage & Lost Work Time. Objects dropped from above were the fourth leading cause of industrial accidents and a $5.6 billion cost to industry. A significant workplace safety issue is attracting quite a bit of attention: tools and […]
The common lanyard-type tool tether is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
With such a high risk to workers’ safety, it’s unfortunate that very little has been published on the subject of tethering equipment and tethering safety techniques. Many safety professionals may not be aware of the range of options available to […]