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3 Tips to Help Fall-Proof Your Home
Falls at home can often result in serious injuries. And whether it's a little kid, a senior citizen, or someone who just loses their footing, falling can happen to anyone. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy ways to prevent falls at your house. So let's explore a...
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Chain Slings
Lifting slings often play an important role in industries like construction and manufacturing, allowing employees to easily move heavy items. And when it comes to choosing lifting slings, chain slings are often a top choice. If you're new to working with chain slings,...
Important Inspection Tips for Ensuring the Safety of Slings
There are a lot of protection measures and safety regulations put in place for industries like construction. Unfortunately, having inadequate fall protection is still the number one most frequent violation of OSHA regulations. With that in mind, it's important for...
Choosing a Lifting Sling: 3 Tips to Consider
Lifting slings are important equipment in industries like construction. They're essential for lifting and moving both people and heavy objects. Because of their importance, it's crucial to ensure you have the right sling for the job. But how do you choose the right...
3 Tell-Tale Signs Your Railings Need to Be Replaced
As a homeowner, you like to think your house is as safe as possible. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Did you know that behind motor vehicle accidents, staircase accidents are the second leading cause of accidental injuries? This is why it's so important to...
Don’t Be Fooled By These Common Fall Protection Myths and Misconceptions
In the construction industry, falls are the number one cause of death. In fact, lack of proper fall protection remains the number one most frequent OSHA violation. The fact is, many contractors think their experience overrides their need for reliable fall protection....
3 Tips For Preventing Workplace Falls On a Construction Site
You can get hurt at just about any job, but there certainly are industries that have much higher rates of injuries and even fatalities. Construction, for instance, though a necessary industry, is one of the most dangerous sectors of the workforce. In the construction...
Choosing Between Slings: Chain or Polyester?
Slings are one of the most important pieces of equipment for lifting, towing, and moving heavy objects. In industries like construction, slings are regulated to ensure safety is always a priority. Back in 1971, OSHA established fall protection regulations and other...
Safety First: Top Tips for Designing a Safe Staircase
Most homes have at least one set of stairs. And while aesthetics are usually the primary concern when designing staircases, safety should always be a top priority. Did you know that one in three elderly adults has a serious stairway fall every year? This is why it's...
What Are the Benefits of Choosing a Stainless Steel Railing?
Railings are something that all homes should have on both stairways and outdoor decks. This is especially true seeing as how a study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine shows that over one million Americans sustain injuries on stairs each year. So...
