Self-retracting lifeline

The Leading Edge Blocfor® AES self-retracting lifeline is especially made to use in applications where falls may occur over an edge such as roofing, leading edge construction, etc. This Blocfor® is suited for use with fall arrest systems using Tractel roof anchors. Meets CSA Z259.2.2-98, ANSI Z359.1 and OSHA.

TRACTEL Ltd., Fallstop Division, www.tractel.com, (800) 561-3229. Circle 274

OSHA, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, reports that companies who invest in safety will reap rewards in the form of all sorts of lower insurance premiums, including worker's compensation rates.

Forklift Safety has seen a renewed focus with the following additions: observance of National Forklift Safety Day, a revised ANSI lift truck industry standard, and a regulatory agenda item to revise the OSHA standard.