According to OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, falls are the leading cause of fatalities at construction sites, accounting for about one-third of all fatalities in the industry. Wind technicians working up-tower must have specialized training and safeguards in place to protect them from the risk of falling. Craig Firl, the North American Technical Manager…
Capital Safety highlights fall protection gear at NSC expo
Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, will highlight the products and training it offers for the electrical industry during the 2014 National Safety Council Congress & Expo, Sept. 15 to 17, 2014, at the San Diego Convention Center. The Capital Safety booth, #3523, will feature live wood pole and electric utility demonstrations…
Five essential considerations for rescue and descent systems
By Eric Adamson, global products director—hard goods, Capital Safety Turbine installation and maintenance requires workers to put their lives on the line every day in high-risk environments that include the risk of falls from height. That means maintenance teams can never take a break from safety practices at height because gravity never takes a break,…
Capital Safety opens new California training center
Capital Safety home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, announced today it has opened a new training center in Tustin, California, one of 20 state-of-the-art training centers Capital Safety now offers worldwide, in addition to on-site training and online training tools and services. Located about an hour southeast of the Los Angeles International Airport, the…
Capital Safety acquires Fall Protection Group, Inc.
Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, today announced that it has acquired Fall Protection Group Inc., a Calgary, Alberta based company committed to industry leading training for at-height workers. “The acquisition of Fall Protection Group expands our footprint in training and consulting services, which will provide our customers with a broader range…
Capital Safety donating fall protection equipment, training to Habitat for Humanity
Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands and a KKR portfolio company, is donating fall protection equipment and training for select personnel for all 2014 Habitat for Humanity build sites near its two Minnesota operations in the Twin Cities and Red Wing. Capital Safety products are used around the world to keep those…
Capital Safety acquires Altiseg
Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, has acquired Altiseg Equipamentos de Seguranca de Trabalho Ltda. – EPP (Altiseg), a leading fall protection company in Brazil. Capital Safety is a global leader in fall protection and height safety, and leads the fall protection industry in South America. “This acquisition expands our footprint in…
Capital Safety launches new website
Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, has launched a new website inspired by the company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and safety as a global leader in fall protection. The new site is designed to be more user-friendly and to provide customers around the world with the insights and information they need with…
Capital Safety Introduces i-Safe 3.1
Capital Safety introduces the next innovation in i-Safe technology: the i-Safe 3.1 Mobile App for iOS and Android handheld devices. The app provides a user-friendly platform that improves operational efficiencies, reduces costs, and shifts management focus from paper-based activities toward technology-based activities to improve use of end-user resources and technical expertise. The app supports the…
ANSI provides an umbrella to cover fall protection standards
For those who design fall protection equipment, ANSI standards provide guidance for what the equipment should be capable of. That organization has been working on a series of the standards over the years to protect those who work at height. For users, the ANSI Z359 series means tested equipment meets minimal conditions, and possibly more.…
Capital Safety introduces DBI-SALA powered climb assist
System provides effortless power-assisted climbing while inside wind towers Capital Safety announces the new DBI-SALA Powered Climb Assist System for who climb the internal ladders of wind towers. The new system – which features a wire cable, wire cable grip and lanyard assembly, portable motor control unit, cable tensioning system, and top and bottom bracket…
Capital Safety updates it i-Safe 3.0 line with Unitech Handheld unit and USB reader
Capital Safety has introduced two new additions to its widely used i-Safe 3.0 Intelligent Safety System global product line – the Unitech PA690 Handheld Unit and the MX5 USB Reader for desktop applications. The advanced, automated i-Safe 3.0 makes managing a safety inspection program faster, easier, and more cost-effective. The Unitech PA690 Handheld Unit, equipped…
Capital Safety Introduces the EZ-Stop Lanyard
Capital Safety has introduced its new and improved DBI-SALA EZ-Stop Lanyard. It’s lighter, stronger, and more durable than the previous version, and the EZ-Stop Lanyard is the industry’s first modular version with components that can be replaced individually when worn or damaged, rather than having to purchase an entire new unit. It also features Hi-10…
Best practices for climbing wind turbines
Oliver Hirschfelder, Capital Safety, www.capitalsafety.com Turbine construction and maintenance are physically demanding and dangerous activities, which is why worker safety cannot be compromised. This makes it critical to address these unique challenges to safeguard the health and well being of your crew. Start by promoting these four safe practices on your job site: 1. Be…