Ladder violations were ranked 3rd on OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations list for 2024. This number is likely going to increase with OSHA’s requirement to phase out ladder cages by 2036. By transitioning your ladders to stairs, you will create a more compliant and safer workplace. Below is a list of 5 reasons to consider … Read more
We get asked on occasion for a catalog of Bulwark Safety products. But we do not have one, and the reason is that we are unlike other safety companies. We provide SOLUTIONS. These solutions are nearly always custom and may include more than one, or several, safety technologies to mitigate a particular hazard. This is … Read more
OSHA 1910.28 states that any new fixed ladders over 24’ must have a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) and all ladders over 24’ (including those installed before 2018) must have a PFAS by 11/18/2036. It has been determined that cages do not effectively stop falls, they give workers a false sense of security and they … Read more
Coming up with unique solutions to reduce or eliminate hazards is actually what we spend the majority of our days doing. Here is what you can expect if you ask for our help: We will visit in-person or on a web-based call to discuss the application thoroughly with your team. We will gather all information … Read more
A roof hatch is one of the most dangerous places on a roof. This is because you will use a hatch twice every time you access your roof. People also have a habit of leaving them open when on the roof. Adding a hatch guard is the simple solution to this hazard. The good news … Read more
One of the more common fall protection challenges we get asked to solve is providing safe access to the tops of machines, vehicles, tanks, etc. The challenge is almost always finding places to properly anchor a fall protection system. Often the internal roof structure does not offer beams or trusses in just the right location … Read more
The Bulwark team recently completed a custom platform that had to be squeezed into a very tight space: The modular aluminum design and the flexibility of the leg placement allowed us to install this quickly and without any major changes on site. Our client was very happy with the … Read more
We recently had a client ask us for a fall protection solution specifically for the task of keeping their roof drains clear of debris. Since it is autumn and your roof likely has leaves on it, here is the solution we recommended. Of course, the safest solution would be to add railing to the entire … Read more
Is your team accessing your roof on a regular basis for activities such as HVAC maintenance, filter changes or leaf and debris removal? If so, consider how much safer these activities would be with passive fall protection guardrails in place. Not all fall protection railing is built the same though. Here are 6 reasons that … Read more
The Bulwark team regularly gets asked for fall protection help on machine tops and on older ladders that are not equipped with active fall protection systems. In both cases we have several simple solutions with low costs. Here are 2 of them: The FallTech Temporary Horizontal Lifeline System can be used for safe access to … Read more
OSHA has announced a new National Emphasis Program to reduce and prevent workplace falls effective May 1, 2023. The National Emphasis Program Link Workplace falls are the leading cause of workplace fatalities and this program is aimed at protecting workers from falls and ensuring their safety while on the job. One of the key changes … Read more
These are some of the areas that we were able to help our clients with this last year: Pedestrian Safety: Guardrail, handrail, bollards, floor marking, anti-slip, projected signage, and RFID and Vision pedestrian location systems Machine Safety: Guarding, fencing, interlocks, light curtains, laser scanners, safety radars, safety mats and safety controllers Fall Protection: Roof railing, … Read more
Stand-Safe is an ergonomic mat that is specifically designed for the food and beverage industry. It is the only mat that allows liquids and particles to drain away to ensure a safe and ergonomic surface to stand on. Plus, they stay in place and are extremely easy to clean. Dissipates Liquid – … Read more
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