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Ok, I bought a rope, so now what?
By Steve Hudson

After you’ve made your rope selection, which is a whole other process that will have a blog post on here soon, what do you do with your rope? What do you do after you’ve done all your research and made the best choice for your rope needs? The things to do to maximize your rope’s life are not all that hard to figure out. Here I’m going to break down what you should do from when you receive the box with your rope in it to when you remove it from service in just 6 steps. Read more...
ASSE 2009 Audio Presentation
Rescue Plan Development: The Next Step in Your Managed Fall Protection Program
PMI's own Loui McCurley gave this presentation at the American Society of Safety Engineers, Safety 2009 Conference. The conference was held June 28 - July 1, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.

The slides that accompany this audio presentation can be downloaded here. (Note: This download could take several mintues depending on the speed of your connection)

Click here for more information about this presentation.

New ANSI Standards Are On the Move
In 1997 a 26 year old man in Omaha, Nebraska fell while performing maintenance work on the side of a structure. Fortunately, the man was wearing a fall arrest system and his fall was successfully arrested, leaving him suspended in his safety harness. A co-worker and other rescuers quickly lowered the fallen worker to the ground and transported him to a medical facility where he was treated for a mild strain/sprain, and then released.

His appropriate use of a safety system and the quick, efficient response of his associates saved his life. Many employees who take a fall at work are not so fortunate. Find Out More........
Rescue Planning - Putting the Pieces Together
A well developed Rescue Plan includes contingencies for self-rescue as well as detailed strategies for the rescue of any person who falls, and includes..........
Berry Compliance - Who is Berry Anyway?
The Berry Amendment might sound more like a game show than government compliance, but the requirements of the Berry Amendment apply to all procurement (including non-Department of Defense contracts, such as Federal Supply Schedules) in which the contract action is funded by money appropriated or otherwise made available to DoD keep an eye out for this stamp of approval when purchasing equipment. Read More.......