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February 27, 2024

How Much Do Rooftop Guardrails Cost?

Navigating the Costs of Rooftop Guardrails: A Comprehensive Guide from W.S. Safety...

January 10, 2024

How to Perform a Rooftop Safety Audit: A Guide for Commercial and Industrial Building Owners

The safety of workers on rooftops is not just a legal obligation but a paramount concern for commercial and industrial...

September 1, 2023

Tech-Gate – The Self-Closing Safety Gravity Gate

In a world filled with technology and reliant on machines to run, the Tech-Gate Gravity Gate is a refreshing and...

August 9, 2023

Skylight Defender Rooftop Screen Protection

W.S. Safety always provides some of the best and most competitive products in the industry. One of our best products...

June 27, 2023

The New Tech-Walk Rooftop Safety System

Living in a climate where half of the year involves contending with snow and ice means that your approach to...

June 16, 2023

Improvements to the EdgeHalt Ladder Safety Gate

Safety is a paramount concern in any industrial setting, and it becomes even more critical when working at heights. In...

May 4, 2023

New SRC360 Mobile Rail System

We are excited to announce that we are now carrying the products lineup from Safety Rail Company....

January 17, 2023

3 Reasons Rooftop Guardrails Don’t Have To Be Ugly

Many business owners understand the need for rooftop guardrails or a fall protection system and even have available personal fall...

November 1, 2022

What is Safer? Harnesses or Guardrails?

It's a common assumption that supplying workers with a cheaper option like a fall protection harness is enough protection to...

June 17, 2022

The New Safest Safety Gate

As a safety equipment supplier, we aim to stay on top of all the latest products and information for safety...

September 21, 2021

Crossover Ramps and Stairs : Giving Workers Safe Access Over Rooftop Obstacles

Rooftop crossover systems are modular and can include stairs, ladders and ramps. Crossover ramps are an alternative to stairs that...

November 30, 2020

Skylight Fall Protection in Winter

Skylight safety is of paramount importance when considering the risks of working on a rooftop during the winter. Learn about...

October 7, 2020

Roof Inspection Checklist

Rooftop hazards can range from being relatively mild to being critical with severe consequences. Identifying hazards, cataloguing them and addressing...

September 10, 2020

Skylight Safety FAQs – Part Two

The Skylight Defender safety screen is a must-have to ensure rooftop safety. We have put together a series of the...

August 19, 2020

Skylight Safety FAQs – Part One

The Skylight Defender safety screen is a must-have to ensure rooftop safety. We have put together a series of the...

July 27, 2020

Skylight Defender Safety Screens

Why should you buy a skylight safety screen? To ensure safety for workers on rooftops, OSHA requires that every skylight...

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