Roofing Tools, Drains and Resources

Fall rescue plans protect your employees from dangerous falls by helping to ensure:

OSHA requires that leading edges, skylights and other open spaces where falls may occur be guarded by fall protection systems. The Garlock RailGuard 200 Rail System provides this OSHA-compliant fall protection without drilling into the roof surface. 

Recently, a VARIMAT V2 customer came to us because his welder had shorted out and would no longer turn on. We quickly found the cause of the issue. The plug that connects to the machine’s power cord was changed from the 3-pronged 240V Leviton Wetguard plug we installed on the machine before it was sold to a clamp plug.

Fall arrest equipment prevents a worker from hitting the ground if they fall over the roof edge. According to OSHA regulations, workers 6 ft. or more off the ground must be tied off to a fall arrest system if there are no guardrails or safety net systems in place.

Having a fall arrest system prevents fall-related fatalities and injuries. Falls on average kill between 150 to 200 people every year.

A fall arrest system consists of a lifeline and shock-absorbing lanyard connected to a harness. The other end of the lifeline is then connected to an anchor (or tie-off) point. This anchor point offers the resistance necessary to stop a worker’s fall. 

In this post, we’ll provide details on OSHA’s anchor point regulations, and recommend how to ensure the anchor points your contractors select meet or exceed these requirements.

Power quality and availability can vary from construction site to construction site, which is why commercial portable generators are a must for contractors. With a reliable power source, you'll be better positioned to get projects done on time, keep your tools running consistently, and limit downtime, all of which can combine to help make your business more profitable. 

When evaluating commercial or industrial portable generators, it’s important to consider their noise levels, as many cities have local noise ordinances in place with which construction equipment must comply.