Canadian Occupational Safety

August/September 2013 33 TOOLS OF THE TRADE PRODUCT FOCUS: FALL PROTECTION, FIRE PROTECTION -(33796;,*;065 LIGHT-WEIGHT TWINS Honeywell Safety Products has launched the next generation of Miller Twin Turbo Systems, now with the new G2 Connector for 100 per cent tie-off . e patent-pending design delivers what Honeywell claims is the industry's lightest weight twin connector, which attaches to harness webbing below the back D-ring and features a Webbing Retainer Clip with a generous slot to accommodate thicker harness webbing designs. Honeywell said the D-ring is now free for rescue or for connection to an overhead self-retracting lifeline; the Webbing Retainer Clip rotates freely to prevent unintentional opening of the carabiner gate during a fall. e Twin Turbo G2 Connector provides continu- ous 100 per cent tie-off when used with two self-retracting Miller TurboLite or two Miller Turbo T-BAK Personal Fall Limiters, which swivel independently on the connector for maximum worker mobility and comfort, the company said. Miller's three fall protection sys- tems — the Miller Twin Turbo G2 in 6-foot and new 9-foot models as well as the Miller Twin Turbo T-BAK G2 — off er improved safety and an eff ec- tive alternative to double-leg lanyards when working in low fall clearance environments, Honeywell said adding the Miller Twin Turbo G2 Connector meets all applicable standards, includ- ing OSHA, ANSI and CSA. www.millerfallprotection.com DESIGNED FOR TRUCKS Green Access and Fall Protection has launched its Model SB-RT Telescoping Ramp Gangways with extended reach access to protect operators working on top of tank trucks or rail cars in a variety of industries. e gangways, which are ideal for applications where the req uired range is within 15 degrees above or below the working platform height, feature adjustable dual-ten- sion springs in both box-channel side panels. Folding handrails and telescop- ing midrails are made of heavy wall tubing and mounted on both sides as standard equipment. e gangways also feature heavy-duty half-inch bum- pers, and a grip-strut walking surface for better traction. e cost-eff ective gangways feature rugged materials of construction, including steel, alumi- num and fi berglass, to withstand any extreme environments, the company said. Aluminum gangways feature stronger galvanized back box sections and back uprights for maximum stabil- ity. Meanwhile, custom designed safety cages provide the perfect security for any application. Operators can choose from a variety of mounting options, including slide-track mounting, pivot mounting and blush-mount brack- ets. Optional features include manual or electrically operated hydraulic li packages for larger units, side-mount brackets, as well as welded stops or safety chains that prevent travelling beyond a predetermined position. www.green-mfg.com STRENGTH FOR TWO Kee Safety's new KeeLine Overhead Lifeline Systems provide fall protection and support for one or two workers at elevated heights during construction and maintenance. e new KeeLine Overhead personal protection equip- ment system mounts directly above the user for overhead applications including vehicle loading, machine and equipment access, building clean- ing and maintenance, and overhead crane access. e system is comprised of 8mm (5/16") thick 316 stainless steel wire and durable, low-maintenance electro-polished brackets with two per- manently attached wheeled travellers. e brackets are installed into a suitable structure, including steel or concrete, and allow the wheeled traveller to run smoothly over those placed immedi- ately along the wire. e travel line can be confi gured to allow single or mul- tiple spans of up to nearly 24 metres (78 feet) between supports for use by one or two workers, according to Kee Safety. e system also incorporates the pat- ented KeeLine shock absorbers, which limit the end loads to the structure, and KeeLine self-retracting lifelines, which lock and minimize the impact in the event of a fall. e company said its KeeLine Overhead is independently tested to conform to CSA 13-04 and 16-04, and EN795 Class C, as well as OSHA 1915.159, 126.502M, ANSI Z359.1 2007 and AS/NZS 1891.2. www.keesafety.ca EZ STOP LANYARD Capital Safety's new and improved DBI-SALA EZ-Stop Lanyard is lighter, stronger and more durable than ever, the company said. e EZ Stop Lanyard features Hi-10 energy management material, the smallest shock pack, the lightest and strongest rebar hooks on the market, durable Repel webbing, and a rugged and durable so cover with protected labels, the company said. e EZ-Stop Lanyard features what Capital Safety claims is the lightest and stron- gest components on the market. e new Hi-10 shock pack is 66 per cent smaller and 40 per cent lighter than competing products, the company said. Consisting of high tenacity Vectran fi ber, the Hi-10 is resistant to abrasion, moisture, chemicals and cuts. e EZ- Stop Lanyard is also equipped with 1.905 centimetre webbing — the thin- nest ever off ered, according to Capital Safety — which reduces weight and excess bulk for the wearer. e updated steel and aluminum rebar hooks fea- ture a patent-pending locking nose design and a dual-action, 1.36 kilo- gram gate for ANSI compliance and increased strength, the company said. Most ANSI 1.83 meter free fall models are made with Repel water repellent webbing to reduce the attraction of mold and dirt. e EZ-Stop Lanyard is equipped with Capital's i-Safe technol- ogy, which allows it to be tracked in inventory and tagged with usage data. e EZ-Stop meets all applicable CSA, OSHA and ANSI industry standards, the company said. You can... conduct your own safety perception survey! 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