Reading Time: 4 minutes Aerial lifts have replaced ladders and scaffolding on many jobsites, and both the OSHA General Industry and Construction regulations specifically require fall protection when working in aerial lifts. The post What Fall Protection PPE Should Be Considered in Aerial Lifts and Other MEWPs appeared first on Spotlight on Safety | MSA Corporate Blog ..read more

Temporary Horizontal Lifelines (THLL) are a type of anchorage connector that allows workers to walk back and forth across an area where there was not an anchorage point or anchorage connector available before. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about temporary horizontal lifelines. The post Frequently Asked Questions: Temporary Horizontal Lifelines appeared first on Spotlight on Safety | MSA Corporate Blog ..read more

The innovative MSA Mini ID Refrigerant Identifiers, powered by Neutronics technology, have been enhanced. The cost effective Mini ID helps automotive mechanics quickly and accurately confirm R-1234yf or R-134a purity in vehicles to safeguard the mechanic, help avoid potential damage to expensive air conditioning service equipment and protect your shop from refrigerant contamination. To further improve the product’s portability, automation, and performance, MSA is pleased to announce that the new version of the Mini ID refrigerant identifiers replace the external hand pump with an internal mec ..read more

Heat stress is a serious issue that affects individuals worldwide, especially during hot summer months. According to OSHA, 18 of the last 19 summers were the hottest on record. And workers experienced more than 3,500 injuries and illnesses related to heat each year.¹ By understanding the causes, symptoms, and prevention measures, we can better protect ourselves and those around us. As we find ourselves during summer season, it is important to understand the dangers of heat stress at work and how to help prevent it. Heat stress can have severe consequences, ranging from mild discomfort to life ..read more

Heat stress is often a significant concern for workers in outdoor industrial environments, such as construction, working at height, and oil and gas, especially during the summer months. With temperatures rising, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented a National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Outdoor and Indoor Related Hazards, which has been effective since April 8, 2022.¹ The purpose of the NEP is to “ target high-risk industries and focus agency resources and staff time on heat inspections.”¹ Here is an overview of the OSHA NEP on heat stress and some tips to he ..read more

When working at heights, selecting the proper fall protection may be the difference between getting the job done safely or a preventable tragedy. Unfortunately, due to the complexity of fall hazards, there is no one size fits all answer to protecting workers. Lack of understanding of the different fall protection components and their application can put workers at risk. Thankfully, with better employee training and a practical system for identifying fall protection needs, these risks can be mitigated and help everyone go home safely at the end of the day. Do you sometimes struggle with pickin ..read more

Whether you are using a Type 1 or Type 2 MSA hard hat, following proper care and use recommendations can help keep its protection capabilities in place. Be sure to inspect your hard hat prior to each use and during the day; remember, you might not notice when damage occurs and even a hairline crack can affect the integrity. Not sure which category your hard hat falls into? Type 1 options consist of: V-Gard® Caps and Hats, including the new V-Card C1 Hard Hat SmoothDome® Caps Thermalgard® Caps Topgard® Caps and Hats Skullgard® Caps and Hats Comfo-Cap® Hard Hats Type 2 options from MSA are Su ..read more

Three MSA products were recognized with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) magazine’s 14th annual New Product of the Year Awards in various categories: ALTAIR io 4 Gas Detection Wearable – recognized in two categories Industrial Hygiene – Gas Monitors Wearable Devices V-Gard C1 Hard Hat Category: Heat Stress Prevention Cable Temporary Horizontal Lifeline Category: Fall Prevention This year’s contest attracted entries in 31 award categories, with an independent panel of highly qualified judges choosing the winners. “The world is entering into the new phase of the pandem ..read more

All industrial protective hard hat are either Type 1 or Type 2 based on ANSI and CSA standards for impact resistance and direction. A hard hat can only have one designation for impact properties. There is no in-between according to these standards. What is the ANSI standard? The American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection, ANSI Z89.1-2014, provides industrial hard hat performance and testing requirements, and establishes types and classes of protective helmets to provide employers with hard hat options that provide appropriate protection for hazards present in a given workplace ..read more

Setting up cable temporary horizontal lifelines can be time-consuming and often require specific tools. MSA’s new Cable Temporary Horizontal Lifeline (THLL) helps make installation up to 75% faster than traditional cable systems with its completely toolless design. The THLL’s intuitive features not only help to save time setting up lifelines on the jobsite, but also help to: Improve Efficiency Integrated locking and tensioning mechanisms on the handle eliminate the need for nuts, bolts and wrenches. Enable Easy Install Galvanized cable is lightweight and flexible, and locking and tensi ..read more