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Shelter from lethal projectiles

Here’s an engineering strategy for dropped object protection

Eric Durham

July 1, 2016

Dropped object protection (DOP) exists to protect pedestrians and workers during construction and demolition.

Ergodyne introduces next generation of innovative tool lanyards

June 17, 2016

Ergodyne has introduced today the next generation of its innovative shock absorbing tool lanyards. The newest Squids®products prevent struck-by object incidents below while protecting those tethering above.

A new strategy for dropped object protection

Eric Durham

June 3, 2016

Dropped object protection (DOP) exists to protect pedestrians and workers during construction and demolition. However, the scope of implementation differs greatly from project to project or industry to industry.

3M to host fall protection demonstrations during OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down

Leading fall protection and safety specialists tour U.S. to educate construction workers about fall protection and dropped object prevention during 2016 National Safety Stand-Down

April 12, 2016

3M’s Capital Safety will host fall protection demonstrations throughout the U.S. May 2-6, 2016, during OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down. Capital Safety has historically been involved in OSHA’s Stand Down and is proud to participate in this campaign to remind and educate employers and workers in the construction industry about the serious dangers of falls and dropped objects.

Ergodyne expands Objects at Heights line with new wrist lanyards

August 7, 2015

Ergodyne announced today the expansion of their Objects at Heights collection with the launch of two new wrist lanyards – the Squids® 3114 Pull-On Wrist Lanyard (Carabiner) and Squids® 3116 Pull-On Wrist Lanyard (Buckle). For tools at or under 3lbs (1.4kg), the Squids®3114/3116 Pull-On Wrist Lanyards offer an ideal solution for tethering by limiting the drop distance of the tool, reducing snag and tangle hazards, and offering an easy and quick exchange of multiple tools.

Ergodyne adds Topped Parts Pouch to Tool Storage line

February 9, 2015

Ergodyne announced today the launch of their newest Arsenal® Tool Storage creation: the Arsenal® Topped Parts Pouch in canvas (5528) and tarpaulin (5538). Featuring a hands-free, self-closing Trap Door™ top, the 5528 and 5538 stores small parts, hardware, and tools inside - preventing these items from plummeting at heights when tipped over while also providing easy and efficient retrieval.

Ergodyne introduces Drops Zone Tape to expanding Objects at Heights Collection

September 9, 2014

Ergodyne has announced today the launch of the Squids® Drops Zone Tape to their Objects at Heights Collection. Available in 300 ft. (91m) and 1,000 ft. (305m) rolls, the new tape features a repeating "CAUTION: DROPS ZONE" message to prevent workers or bystanders from entering potentially dangerous areas where dropped objects are a risk or from entering areas where FME (Foreign Material Exclusion) or FOD (Foreign Object Debris/Damage) is a concern.

Python Safety files suit against Ty-Flot, Inc. for patent infringement

July 30, 2014

Python Safety, Inc. filed suit on June 18, 2014 against Ty-Flot, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The suit alleges patent infringement, trade dress infringement, and unfair competition.