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.
Magid, a leading manufacturer and distributor of personal protective equipment, has launched its M-Defense FR Arc & Flash Fire Resistant Apparel line, engineered to deliver dependable protection without sacrificing comfort. The new line includes the ARP450GN Long Sleeve Shirt and ARH650GN Balaclava. Designed for demanding work environments where arc flash and flash fire hazards are […]
MSA Safety’s Temporary Horizontal Lifeline (THLL) is a versatile fall protection solution engineered for fast, efficient and compliant jobsite safety. It’s designed with intuitive, toolless installation features that can significantly reduce setup time, up to 75% faster than traditional lifeline systems. Its integrated locking and tensioning mechanism – conveniently located on the handle – eliminates […]
One kit. One worker. All their tools. Trade-specific tethering kits from Ergodyne include everything a worker needs to tether the most common tools of their trade, complete with simplified step-by-step instructions. Tool tethering is an important aspect of an overall fall protection plan, helping to reduce the risk of falling objects. In addition to making […]
To assist EHS professionals in reducing risk and simplifying environmental compliance, J. J. Keller has launched Environmental Compliance Management, a set of new online tools. The new environmental tools are part of the J. J. Keller Safety Management Suite, the company’s integrated solution for EHS professionals, offering written safety plans, audits and inspections, training, incident […]
A pioneering Type II safety helmet, the STUDSON Type II Full Brim Dual-Certified SHK-1 Class E has achieved dual certification under ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 and CSA Z94.1 standards, ensuring seamless compliance for North American utility crews. The heart of the helmet is KOROYD technology, which crumples upon impact to absorb significantly more energy than traditional materials. […]
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 […]
