Guardian Fall Protection has discovered a small number of isolated housing screws backing out of Edge SRLs. The units affected by this notice are limited to 20’ or 30’ Edge Series Cable SRLs with a “G” engraving on the top of the unit housing. We have tested a representative sample of units with the housing screws removed, and all units exceeded all OSHA and ANSI requirements. Click this link for the full notice Guardian Edge – Inspection_Notice___Edge_Series_Cable_SRLs
Meeting Related, OSHA Related
June’s Meeting Announcement
The next meeting is June 3, 2015 from 8-10 am. The main topic will be Confined Space in Construction.
On 5/4/15 The final rule for Confined pace in Construction was published in the Federal Register and becomes final effective 8/3/15. The rule making began its journey in 2007 when the proposed rule was issued. Confined space activity has been covered under 29 CFR 1926.21 (b)(i)-(ii). Many employers utilized 1910.146 as guidance. The new standard will be codified as 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA, or 1926.1200-1226. The final rule also impacts Subpart C and Subpart V. Sponsor for the meeting is the OSHA Providence Area Office. We hope to see you Wednesday morning. The new constriction confined space standard is set to become effective on 8/3/15 – are you prepared? Please RSVP at bkunz@dimeo.com.
OSHA Related
OSHA’s 2015 National Safety Stand-Down
OSHA’s national Safety Stand-Down is this week, May 4-15, 2015. Follow this link for more information.