New 12-page guide includes sections on How to Select the Proper Tether or Retractable Lanyard, Tool and Instrument Tethers and Custom Tethers as well as tethers for hard hats to security cards. Injury, damage and lost work hours resulting from […]
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When Working in Close Quarters Or Climbing – New Retractable Tether Minimizes Entanglement By Keeping Tools Close At Hand.
Gear Keeper© Retractable Tool Tether Offers Full Range of Motion. Gear Keeper’s new RT3-5601 retractable tether, for tools up to two pounds, is particularly valuable when working in close quarters or climbing. Available in high visibility orange, the retractable tether’s […]
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 […]