As determined and described in NR-35.5.2.3, the retractable fall arrest device is the only type of fall arrest equipment that can undergo maintenance after a fall, and it informs also that it must...
Maintenance of the Fall Arrest Device
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3 RULES FOR CONFINED SPACE
1. Confined space recognition and awareness Worker training is essential for recognizing what constitutes a confined space and the hazards that can be found in them. This training should emphasize...
EQUIPMENT DURABILITY
On July 20, 2015, the MTE issued Technical Note No. 146 informing that the products whose Certificate of Approval (CA) were not renewed or that were replaced by another product remain valid as long...
3 IMPORTANT POINTS FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT
One of the main causes of work accidents, serious and fatal, is due to events involving employees that fall off the most different levels. The risk of falling when working at height exists in...
HYGIENE AND STORAGE OF GARMENTS
During the structural firefighting work the user is exposed to many substances, which in contact with the skin can cause allergies or serious diseases to the user. Therefore, it is extremely...
SWING FALL
The risk of a swing fall is a real thing. You see, if you don't plan properly - by moving at a great angle from the anchorage point, you can injure yourself when you fall. This will occur even if...
HEAT STRESS
In the case of a large fire, the firefighting garment should control the exposure time in order to avoid thermal shock. When a firefighter is dressed appropriately so as not to be exposed to heat...
HOW IS THE NEW CA FOR HARNESSES BEING SET UP?
Previously, according to the Ordinance, the MTE (Ministry of Labor and Employment) issued CA (Certificate of Approval) for these PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as follows: Safety Harness with...
THE IMPORTANCE OF SANITIZING YOUR EQUIPMENT
Just like our personal hygiene and the care with the environment we live in, inspecting and sanitizing personal protective equipment (PPE) is indispensable. Inspecting equipment that is stored and...
THE FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY
Just like the security cameras that surround us every day, PPE also gives us the feeling of protection. But beware, this feeling can be tricky. Nobody expects to get injured while wearing a full...