Leading innovation in the fall protection industry
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2004 there were 822 deaths and 255,600 serious injuries resulting from falls. For the most part these could have been prevented through safer work practices, worker education and use of fall protection equipment.
Safety in the workplace has infinite value. Even a minor fall can result in a chronic injury or death. With a relatively small investment in fall protection equipment the possibility of accidents is reduced dramatically. We are active in helping set the standards, designing innovative products and manufacturing high quality components so workers are kept safe and their employers are protected from lost time, reduced productivity, high insurance rates and legal liability.
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Industry leading quality and innovation starts with our research, development and engineering teams. We use 3D modeling, finite element analysis (FEA) and failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) to help design product that are strong, ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing.
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Many of our products are incorporated into harnesses and retractable lifelines by equipment manufacturers and then sold through distributors. When manufacturers and distributors buy and re-sell our products they can rest easier knowing they are using the highest quality components in the industry.
We are committed to making the workplace safer by developing fall protection hardware that is stronger and takes into account:
· Realistic assessment of use and abuse
· Convenience and ergonomics
· Visual appeal
· Optimization for specialized workplace applications
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PenSafe
products
go through rigorous testing processes. Methods include: Magnetic particle
inspection, dimensional verification, Eddy current inspection, harness
testing, tensile testing (shown here), visual analysis, functional
analysis (where applicable) and liquid penetration inspection. |
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Click in with a revolutionary alternative to traditional snap hooks - The PenSafe PincerTM. |
We have taken an active role in the development of the proposed new ANSI Z 359.1-07ED standard. A key advance is that snap hooks are now required to have a stronger gate that can withstand side load and gate face load forces of up to 3,600lbs. This is an increase of over ten times the force required by the older standard.
The PenSafe PincerTM is an example of an innovative new design that conforms to the new standard. We developed this product from the ground up to eliminate the design deficiencies of traditional snap hooks. The result is a patented design that has two important benefits: This non-traditional closure removes a point of weakness at the gate. Second, the Pincer can be opened with gloved hands and when it hooks in, the opening is clear of the hand reducing the possibility of fingers and gloves becoming snagged. This improved convenience means that workers are more productive and more likely to comply with correct safety practices.
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Click-in with a revolutionary alternative to traditional snap hooks
