Tool Tethers, Safety Tools and Knives

December 2020

ARTICLES

Trends in ... tool tethers

When dropped from height, even small objects such as hand tools can cause serious injuries to workers below. So how can these injuries be prevented? Experts from several leading safety product manufacturers told Safety+Health that tethering systems should be part of employers’ work-at-height programs.
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Universal valve lockout

The ABUS V500 valve lockout is constructed with metal housing to endure harsh settings. The valve creates a mounting point on the handle that is secured against a counterpoint using a cable lockout.
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Heavy-duty utility knife

The L-5 Heavy-Duty Fiberglass-Reinforced Ratchet-Lock Utility Knife with Multi-Pick has a fiberglass-reinforced handle and wraparound anti-slip grip that stand up to everyday rigors on the toughest jobsites.
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Tool tethering line

This comprehensive line of tool tethering products includes tool lanyards, tool connector attachment points and accessories that securely attach to tools to prevent dangerous drops.
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Trim knife

Trim plastics and laminates without an exposed blade with the Safety Trim 500. Patented guards surrounding the stainless steel blade prevent fingers from reaching the blade.
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Retractable tether system

Radians has entered a new protection category with the introduction of its tether-ready vests and retractable tool tethers. The retractable tethers meet the ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 standard for dropped object prevention solutions.
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Tool tether system

The Stronghold Quick-Switch tool tether system is based on the proprietary Quick-Switch design, the only technology that allows workers to switch tools from one connection point to another in a single motion.
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Tethered tool system

The Tools@Height tethered tool system is ideally suited for people working as little as 4 feet off the ground in industries such as aviation/aerospace, construction, wind, energy and others.
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