I've been getting some questions recently about using retractables permanently. While this isn't an ideal situation, mainly because of the cost of retractables, it's still required from time to time.

Every month it seems that retractable lifelines become more and more popular. Hell, they've got about fifteen thousand nicknames... retractables, srl's, yo-yos, blocks, man leashes... I made the last one up.

Great title eh? Today I'd like to share a feature that can be found some harnesses, but you may not know what the heck they are. Throughout our store, I throw out the term lanyard keepers, and although I do my best to explain it I thought I'd share a little more.

The bucket of safety is a very popular item, therefore it comes with its fair share of questions from our online visitors. A lot of the questions, we're asked have to do with the included vertical lifeline system.  Here are few quick answers on some of the most popular questions...

Today is tax day... Son of a... Mailed! Anywho, it's tax day. I wanted to take the time to make a brief announcement about fall protection and money.

This post is all your fault. Primarily, because it's blame someone else day. I'm blaming you. Unfortunately, when it comes to fall protection or the lack thereof, it seems like the blame game is a year-long occurrence.

For those of you steel erectors out there... This month is National Welding Month. So feel free to weld anything in the world you'd like. Weld away. But for those of you that don't know, the fall protection industry pays special attention to the welders out there in the workforce. For example...

In honor of Jeopardy's television debut. I thought I'd add a couple of fall protection trivia questions below. It's always a good idea to have a little refresher course. If you don't know the answer to these questions please contact us, and we'll help you learn what you need to know. Also, no need to answer in the form of a question (That's just crazy)

How many days in your life have you had a near miss? More than you'd like to admit, I'm sure. Heck, sometimes it isn't even your fault.

A near miss... It's an interesting concept. For example, fall prevention is in the miss elimination business. Fall protection is in the near miss business.

Summer construction is almost upon us. Use these tips to make your summer fall protection a breeze...

The Olympics are over. Records were set and recorded. Which reminds me... Have you been keeping track of your fall protection records? Did you know that OSHA can fine you for not keeping track of inspection records? Well, they can, and they will.

For some reason, OSHA doesn't buy the... "Oh yeah, we inspect these all the time" bit without documentation. And in most cases, it is not something you can fake. When they ask you for your records you better have them... quickly (cocktail napkins don't count).

Look, I trust that you're taking the time to inspect your gear on a daily basis, and something a bit more formal twice a year, but if you don't keep up with it... it never happened.

Don't make your inspections a waste of time. Make sure you're recording them.