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Training & Safety Products

We offer an extensive line of Training and Safety products from the leading manufacturers. On this page you will see a small sampling of these products.

For a complete list please refer to our catalog.
 

Books

 

Lineman and Cableman's Handbook

This heavily illustrated reference has been the bible of electrical transmission since the publication of its first edition in 1928. Covering both overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution, it graphically lays out the basic principles, equipment, standards, and safety regulations, allowing electrical workers to avoid costly errors, diagnose and repair power failures, and ensure optimum safety.

By Thomas Shoemaker and James Mack
1024 pages, 11th Edition Published 2006
McGraw-Hill

   

American Electrician's Handbook

Revised and updated in compliance with the most recent National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code, as well as the current standards of NEMA, the American National Standards Institute, and the Underwriters Laboratories, this one-stop reference enables you to tackle even the most complex job with total confidence.

14th Edition
McGraw-Hill

   

Training Aids

 

Mechanical Safety Equipment (MSE) Corporation

No. B1050 — Retractable lifelines

MSE Retractable Lifelines are durable, lightweight and easy to use making them ideal for overhead installation in construction or other related applications. Outfitted with high-impact stamped steel or casted aluminum housing. Equipped with sealed ball bearing for smooth cable extension and retraction. Centrifugal breaking mechanism limits a free fall to less then 24 inches. Available with galvanized or stainless steel cable, high strength tehnora rope, polyester webbing.

Meets all applicable OSHA, ANSI, CSA requirements.

 

   

BUCKINGHAM

BUCKINGHAM

No. 5203 — Harness Beam

360 degree rotation. 5,400 lb anchor point. Weight-160 lbs. Adjustable to fit over a 9.5" diameter pole. 36" arm length. Center lifting eye. Limits arresting force to under 900 lbs. 8 bolts to secure pole. Takes less than 10 minutes to install.

   

No. 5204 — Buck Trainer

The Buck trainer is a reliable apprentice fall protection 5000 lb. anchor that rotates 250 degrees. It can be attached to any pole up to a 9" diameter at any height by a qualified climber and a groundman. This unit is ideal to transport to remote areas to field test potential apprentices before sending them to the actual training facility. Features ratchet strap to lift Buck trainer with handline, bolts and nuts, mounting brackets and a carabiner to mount lifeline. Retractable lifeline sold separately.

   

No. 637G8C700V9
H Style
Full Body Harness

A 'H' style full bdy harness that features a web dorsal loop attachment. A Dri-lex shell that is designed to wick away moisture and a padded Dri-lex shoulder and leg pads for added overall comfort. Velcro chest strap that meets ANSI Z359.1 requirements. Patented split tongue quick connect buckles with leather chafes on the leg straps. Spring loaded friction buckles for height adjustment. Made from Type 13 nylong webbing with silver upper and black lower sections. Meets applicable ANSI standards.

   
No. 483D — Buck Squeeze
The BuckSqueeze provides Wood Pole Fall Protection during ascent and descent and, with the use of a secondary lanyard like the 4812Y, protects the user while climbing over obstacles. Designed to grip the pole if the user starts to fall. For distribution poles up to a 50" circumference.

   
No. 483M — Buck Squeeze Rescue Trainer
Modified BuckSqueeze unit for hurt man rescue training. Offers the ability to train without the expense of destroying a BuckSqueeze unit. During practice the only part that is cut is the 12" orange nylon webbing. With replacement of the 12" strip, the unit can be reused.

   
No. 7V08A18FGM2SW5
Buck-a-Juster
a.k.a. Rope Lanyard

Buck-A-Juster with a microadjustor gives the user the ability to easily adjust the length of the lanyard with one hand.

   
No. 15908
Black Widow Saddle    NEW

Lightweight arborist saddle weighing in at 3 lbs. 14 oz. Designed with input from Frank Chipps - 6 time ITCC Prairie Chapter Champion and former world record holder in the Foot Lock Competition (Nashville, TN 2005). Comfort features include soft cushioned back pad, wide leg straps sewn in a fixed position to keep the leg straps in place, offset patented Quick Connect waist strap buckle to reduce midsection interference when bending, two loops and rings to hold accessories when working aloft and heavy duty suspension bridge for maximum lateral movement - made from three layers of Spectra web.

   
No. 106-50
Buck Self Rescue System

Ideal for the one man crew! Provides the means to safely and easily descend to the ground in the event of a fall from the bucket or the need to evacuate an inoperable bucket. This systems combines a specially designed bag that, when deployed, releases a ladder [to relieve pressure], an ascender, descender and 50' of rope. Longer lengths are available upon request.

   

LEWIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Fall Arrest Harnesses

Lewis Manufacturing Company now offers a full line of fall arrest harnesses constructed of lighter weight high visibility yellow nylon webbing improving durability and safety in the oilfield. The webbing is treated for UV light resistance. To improve leg strap comfort during long term use, a “rappelling-style” leg strap has been developed that keeps legs at proper angles for sustained use.

Type FAH-3Y: D-Rings at front waist, rear waist and rear shoulder.

Type FAH-3Y-2: D-Rings at front waist, both sides, rear shoulder and rear waist level make this a true five-point harness.

Type FAH-3-2-MB: Removable belly band. D-Rings at front waist, both sides, rear shoulder and rear waist-level make this a true five-point harness.

Type FAH-3Y W/T: D-Rings at front waist, rear shoulder and on rear waist-level 11" tail.

Type HCB FAH-3 W/T: D-Rings at rear shoulder and on rear waist-level 11" tail. Built-in sling seat with dual D-Rings up front.


Type FAH-3Y-2 Pictured


Type FAH-3-2-MB

WARNING

It is important that you read and understand all breaking strength, safety and technical data relating to all Lewis Manufacturing Company products before use.

BASHLIN INDUSTRIES

RETRACTABLE LIFELINES

Bashlin offers a complete line of retractable lifelines for all of your work needs. The "B110" series features an aluminum housing while the "B120" series has a more durable steel housing. Both of these units utilize wire or kevlar rope. The "B130W" series uses flat strap polyester webbing. The snap hook features a shock load indicator to help determine when the device should be removed form service.

   

PERSONNEL WINCH

This man rated winch is for lowering a worker into the confined space work area. It features an aluminum case and galvanized wire rope. Stainless steel is available on request.

   

TRIPODS

Bashlin offers rugged aluminum alloy tripods with skidpads on the feet and 5'8" anchor bolts in the head. This unit is static tested to 3000 lb and has a rated capacity of 300 lb. It is available in 7' and 9' heights.

   

Rescue Dummy

 

Laerdal Medical

Tuff Kelly

The full-body manikin with realistic weight for extrication and rescue training. The Tuff Kelly line of manikins is durable and robust and of realistic weight. They can be used for a wide variety of extrication-training scenarios.

Features:

Full-body, realistically weighted rescue manikin. Available in weights of 100, 150 and 175 pounds. Body is made of extra tough cast vinyl, supported by a steel frame Wire cables and springs allow lifelike movement in all joints. A 2’’ diameter eye bolt in head allows for safety, ease of lifting and storing.

   

Work Area Safety

 

BASHLIN INDUSTRIES

Boom Straps

Bashlin boom straps are made of 10,000 lb test nylon web and have nylon pads to protect the fiberglass boom. The hardware is plated for corrosion resistance. The standard length is 55".

No. 703: Boom Strap with friction buckle, 2 lbs.

No. 703R: Boom Strap with ratchet, 3.5 lbs.

No. 703R-2D: 2 D-ring Boom Strap for overcenter lifts, 4.5 lbs.



   

HD ELECTRIC COMPANY

Personal Voltage Detectors

The V-Watch® Personal Voltage Detector detects the presence of electric fields surrounding electrical equipment. Compactly designed to be worn on the outside of clothing or other protective gear, V-Watch provides an extra level of safety for workers who may be in danger of accidentally contacting electrical power lines and other energized electrical equipment.


   

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