Marty Sharp is president of Arizona Wire & Rope and Ultra-Safe Inc. In the industry for more than 25 years, he is a respected hands-on fall protection leader. Ultra-Safe Inc. services include planning and training. Call Marty at 800-850-5914 or email marty@ultrasafeusa.com.

A Construction Worker Protected by a Guardrail and a Fall Arrest System

Training and reading equipment instructions can save lives

Know your fall protection

Marty Sharp

December 16, 2016

Year after year, falls continue to hold the dubious distinction of the most frequent cause of fatalities at construction sites.

Training and reading equipment instructions can save lives

Know your fall protection

Marty Sharp

December 1, 2016

Year after year, falls continue to hold the dubious distinction of the most frequent cause of fatalities at construction sites.

ANSI requirements for self-retracting fall protection

Marty Sharp

October 1, 2016

I was probably eight to ten years of age when I first learned that gem of wisdom: Let the buyer beware. I look around today and I don’t see much evidence that buyers are aware of that truth.

Fall protection frustration

Inspection procedures are critical lifesavers

Marty Sharp

June 1, 2016

It’s the same thing year after year after year. For anyone in the fall protection industry it’s frustrating and maddening.

Preventing falls & arc flash burns

How to safely work with electric power

Marty Sharp

November 18, 2015

My first on-the-job experience with the power of electricity happened back in the 1980s.

Preventing falls & arc flash burns

How to safely work with electric power

Marty Sharp

November 3, 2015

My first on-the-job experience with the power of electricity happened back in the 1980s.

What to wear for hot work in high places

Marty Sharp

June 4, 2015

Did you ever experience a synthetic fabric melting on your skin due to a fire? It’s not fun. I had the experience once. Fortunately only my hand and wrist were burned, but I guarantee you, I don’t want to try it again.

What to wear for hot work in high places

Marty Sharp

June 1, 2015

Reviewing ANSI requirements for self-retracting devices

Marty Sharp

November 3, 2014

The latest ANSI standard relating to this device is ANSI Z359.14-2012, “safety requirements for self-retracting devices”. This standard supersedes the requirements found in ANSI Z359.1 and Z359.4.

How to develop a fall protection plan that meets OSHA’s steel erection standard

Marty Sharp

September 3, 2014

OSHA’s steel erection standard 29 CFR Subpart R 1926.760, encompasses new construction, alteration or repair of “structures” when the erection of steel takes place.

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ISHN Magazine

2020 January

Among the articles in the January 2020 issue of ISHN Magazine, we review the most violated OSHA standards, Part 2 of Larry Wilson's 'Rethinking Traditional Safety' column series, insight from safety experts, and much more.

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