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.
Bashlin’s newest 146 Series Comfort Flex Climber Pads have all the same features as the original 145 Series Climber Pads with some additional features. These moisture-wicking hook-and-loop climber pads feature an angled top slide that is attached directly to the climber pad for added comfort and stability. The standard metal insert has been replaced with […]
The CHANCE Fall Arrest Bracket provides a secure device for a lineworker to attach a fall arrest lanyard while working from a platform. It meets the 5,000-pound requirement as specified by OSHA 1910.66 Appendix C personal fall arrest requirements. Its ratchet system with 48-inch nylon strap allows for quick and easy attachment to poles up […]
Global height safety leader Guardian is excited to officially launch its new B7-Comfort Tower Climbing Harness in the U.S. and other regions following OSHA/ANSI regulations. This innovative harness represents the newest addition to Guardian’s portfolio of 360-degree height safety solutions. Designed for tower climbers and those who work at height for extended periods, the B7-Comfort Tower […]
Recent technological advancements have thrust powered ascenders into the spotlight as increasingly vital tools in the realm of work at height. These devices – designed for ascending, descending and suspended work positioning on synthetic rope systems through mechanical or electrical means – have reshaped the landscape of high-altitude work. To navigate the benefits of the […]
CM Labs Simulations, a leading vendor for simulation-based training in the construction, utilities and ports industries, has launched Intellia Instructor, a software program that serves as a key component of a next-generation training management system. Intellia Instructor manages the CM Labs suite of Training Packs and Simulators to provide a comprehensive methodology for the heavy-equipment […]
Greenlee, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, recently introduced Pull Connect, a pulling accessory with a simple, intuitive operation that wirelessly synchronizes both sides of a cable pull and allows it to be stopped from either side. This easy-to-use design allows cable-pulling operators to focus on the pull for enhanced safety and confidence on […]
Companies should have a rescue plan for all their workers at height. In this one-day work-at-height training course, workers in aerial lifts/mobile elevating work platforms will learn how to evacuate and perform a true self-rescue even after a fall. The Evacuation & Self-Rescue Training course concentrates on the various usages of the SRK-15 (a CE- […]
Milwaukee WORKSKIN solutions are built to fight sweat and include cold- and warm-weather garments engineered to regulate temperature. The Milwaukee WORKSKIN Hooded Sun Shirt is engineered with a custom sweat-wicking fabric that pulls moisture away from the body and dries quickly to keep users comfortable. Built to protect on the hottest days, this Sun Shirt […]
LevelRight is DICA’s newest solution for operators of boom trucks, cranes, concrete pumps, jacking applications and other equipment with outriggers that must be operated in a level condition. LevelRight users can easily adjust the overall angle from 0-10 degrees and adjust in two planes up to 5 degrees. The 24-inch-diameter LevelRight will accept up to […]
Bigfoot Construction Equipment offers a new pole stand that allows for the secure and elevated placement of utility poles, making it seamless to place, pick or store the poles. The stand is made of the same custom composite material as the rest of Bigfoot’s quality outrigger pads. That material is one-seventh of the weight of […]
