Kate Wade is the managing editor of Utility Fleet Professional and Incident Prevention magazines. She has been employed by Utility Business Media Inc. since 2008.
Buckingham offers flight-ready solutions for human external cargo (HEC) applications: the BuckFLIGHT HEC Harness (Non-Step In); Arc Tested Buck Access Tower Harness (Step In); and Arc Tested BuckTech Harness (Non-Step In). Per FAA Policy Statement PS-AIR-27/29.865, ANSI Z359.11 full-body harnesses are now acceptable for use in HEC applications, providing an alternative to the harness requirements […]
Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, a leader in excavator safety systems, and RodRadar, developer of the field-proven Live Dig Radar (LDR), have announced the industry’s first safety-grade solution for preventing underground utility strikes. The integrated system automatically stops excavator bucket movement when subsurface utilities are detected during active excavation, making RodRadar’s Zero-Strike vision a […]
3M DBI-SALA Davit Arm Systems are designed for manhole and confined space entry/retrieval applications. These units are constructed of lightweight materials, including high-strength aluminum. The davit pivots for ease of rescue and has adjustment for overhead clearance restrictions. The lower base adjusts to fit most standard entries. Many other portable and fixed bases are available […]
Durabilt Durbin has introduced the all-new DuraTorQ (DTQ) Series, a patent-pending torque drive load binder engineered to redefine efficiency in load securement. Designed for drill activation, the DTQ-12 is compatible with 1/2-inch to 3/8-inch chain, while the DTQ-38 is compatible with 3/8-inch to 5/16-inch chain, delivering fast, controlled tensioning with significantly reduced physical strain. These […]
Guardian’s new Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Kits with leading-edge protection provide a complete, compliant fall protection solution designed specifically for MEWP operators. Each all-inclusive kit features a Guardian Full-Body Harness paired with the CR3-Edge Class 2 Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) and is conveniently packaged in a durable Carry Bag for easy transport and storage. Since MEWPs […]
The EMCOOLS ArcticCore Vest from Global Healthcare, a world leader in medical cooling technology, is powered by HypoCarbon to deliver deep-core cooling – not merely surface-level relief. By penetrating body tissue to lower the user’s core temperature for over four hours, it aids in preventing heat stress and injury. The vest is constructed using the […]
Prevent soft-tissue injuries, minimize struck-by incidents, and reduce sprains and strains with the KNOCK’ER-IN pipe and conduit installation tool from Innisfree. Offering an alternative to the traditional 2-x-4 method of joining UG conduit, this tool helps to increase worker safety, productivity and comfort, 10 feet at a time. The molded polyurethane block coupled with a […]
Twiceme Technology, a company building the digital safety standard for jobsites and adventures, has expanded its partnership with height safety leader Guardian. Building on Twiceme’s existing integration in Guardian’s B7-Comfort Harness, it will now be integrated into 10 Guardian anchor-mounted self-retracting lifelines (SRLs), marking a first for the fall protection industry. The Twiceme-enabled SRLs from […]
DICA is expanding its product portfolio with the introduction of its own line of ground protection and site access mats. The new Ranger HD, Defender and Titan mats provide contractors with high-performance, cost-effective access options for a variety of jobsites. DICA will debut the company’s light-, medium- and heavy-duty mats in March at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 […]
The Buckingham 401SRK Self-Rescue System is an emergency descent device designed to allow workers to safely perform self-rescue from an elevated position when no third party is present. The system utilizes an all-aluminum descent control device (DCD) featuring an anti-panic brake that ensures a safe, controlled descent from an elevated surface. The DCD incorporates a […]
