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Safety Helmets: Essential for the Workforce
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a leading authority in workplace safety, strongly advocates for the use of safety helmets across numerous industries. Foremost among these are the construction and oil and gas industries, sectors characterized by their high-risk environments and demanding operations.
Working in these industries often involves tasks such as handling heavy machinery, electrical work, and working from significa
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02.04.24
What is Mips Safety System?
Did You Know
Securis manufactured one of the first industrial helmets featuring Mips patented brain protection system.
The Mips safety system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful forces that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head.
Rotational Motion
The brain is typically more sensitive to rotational motion than linear motion because it has shear properties similar to water or ge
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01.30.24
Annual Fall Protection System Inspection and Re-certification
Self Retracting Lifelines Inspection & RepairAnnual fall protection system inspection and re-certification, while a mandated process by OSHA regulations and ANSI standards, goes far beyond the confines of compliance. This critical process is centrally about securing the safety and livelihood of workers whose jobs place them at great heights from the ground.At Safe-Fast, we understand that your most precious asset is your team; your workers. Our mission is to ensure that every worker is safely eq
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01.24.24
The ABCs of Fall Protection
A typical personal fall arrest system is made up of four necessary components. The ABCDs of Fall Protection is a commonly used abbreviation to remember the following four components.
AnchorageThe anchorage is the secure point of attachment. Anchorage connectors vary by industry, job, type of installation, and structure. It must be able to support the intended loads and provide a sufficient factor of safety.Body wearA full body harness is the most common type of body wear. Harnesses distribute f
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12.04.23
Cooler Weather - Time for Hi Vis Sweatshirts
As the mercury begins to fall and cooler weather sets in, it's time to update the safety gear to handle fluctuating weather conditions. Cue the introduction of high-visibility sweatshirts, affectionately known as hi vis pullovers or safety hoodies. These aren't your average winter sweatshirts, but rather specialized garments designed to ensure both warmth and safety in particularly low-light or high-risk work environments.Utilizing Vigorous Colors and Reflective StripsSampling a hi vis pull
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09.27.23