According to OSHA, falls account for the majority of construction industry deaths every year. Safety education on and off the jobsite is crucial. To this end, the Construction Safety Council (CSC), based in Hillside, Ill., offers a wealth of services, including training, education, and training materials and publications. Courses are offered in fall protection, OSHA compliance, and a host of other safety topics. Their 15th Annual Construction Safety Conference will be held in Rosemont, Ill., in February 2005. For more information, visit their Web site at www.buildsafe.org or call (708) 544-2082.
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Marbilt. The Flexastep series of roof safety products features four slide guard models, two platform stands, one five-step ladder, and a ladder locking system. They can be used on various roof pitches to create a safe work surface, with attachments available to hold tools and other materials. They are easy to install and remove, says the maker, and the platforms have a slip-resistant surface. (800) 267-3807. www.marbilt.com.
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Beta Max. The Max Climber 5700 Mast Climbing Work Platform is easy to transport and does not require a forklift or crane for installation. It features a maximum platform length of 70 feet and a maximum working height of 265 feet and a double tower system with a lifting capacity of up to 5,700 pounds. (800) 233-5112. www.betamaxhoist.com.
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Hy-Safe Technology. The Roofer's Kit provides complete fall protection compliance for roofers and others working on top of residential housing. It includes an adjustable full-body harness, a shock absorbing lanyard, 50-foot rope lifeline, rope grab, reusable roof anchor, and a carry bag or bucket for transport from one jobsite to another. (800) 642-0775. www.hysafetech.com.
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Miller Fall Protection. The Miller Claw provides one permanent anchorage point when attached to a wood rafter or a truss member. The unit is made of stainless steel, has a UV-resistant Santoprene flashing, and includes a protective vinyl cap. Single D and Double D anchors also are available. The single unit installs over a wood roof subsurface and is finished with roofing materials, leaving the D-ring exposed for quick anchoring; the double features two D-ring points and installs over a wood ridge. (800) 873-5242. www.bacou-dalloz.com
For more product information, visit ebuild.com, Hanley Wood's interactive product catalog.