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1/13/09 10:17:15 AM
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'Capital Connection' Newsletter - Focus on Construction - now available for download.
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Capital Safety's Quarterly End-User newsletter 'Capital Connection' is available for download. This 12-page issue focuses on the Construction industry and the state of the construction market. Additional topics include Wind Energy as an emerging market, DBI-SALA and Protecta product reviews, Fall Protection Training issues, Netting Solutions, and Bridge Work.
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1/5/09 10:29:59 PM
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Capital Safety Introduces Protecta Swiveling Standing Seam Roof Anchor
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RED WING, Minn. — January 5, 2009 — Protecta, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Swiveling Standing Seam Roof Anchor. The anchor serves as a secure connection point for a personal fall arrest system during the initial construction or maintenance of a structural standing seam roof.
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12/30/08 1:30:42 PM
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Capital Safety Acquires Timus Safety
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MILTON KEYNES, United Kingdom — December 8, 2008 — Capital Safety, home of the world-renowned DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, announces that it has acquired Timus Safety, the leading independent manufacturer of fall protection equipment in Slovakia. The acquisition became final on December 1.
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10/13/08 10:37:04 AM
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Capital Safety announces new videos available for download
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Four new videos are available for immediate download from capitalsafety.com.
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10/8/08 2:05:47 PM
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Capital Safety Introduces the World’s Only “Sealed” Self Retracting Lifeline
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15 foot Sealed-Blok™ SRL stands up to the harshest environments.
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10/2/08 12:19:03 PM
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Capital Safety announces another exciting new addition to the evolution™ product family, the Lo-Profile Tip-Over Post.
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The new Lo-Profile (LP) Post has been created to give further choice in roof top applications where a lower profile post is required to offer enhanced aesthetics and less obtrusive visuals.
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7/24/08 11:19:26 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces Delta Vest™ Hi-Vis Harnesses
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Vests combine fall protection harness with high-visibility vest for complete safety solution
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6/26/08 1:47:49 PM
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Wind Energy Catalog added to Industry Segment Catalogs
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Capital Safety has added a Wind Energy catalog to the Construction, Utility, Transportation, and Oil & Gas industry segment catalogs currently available at www.capitalsafety.com.
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6/16/08 1:41:17 PM
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Capital Safety Introduces Reusable Concrete Anchor
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces Quick-Release Reusable Concrete Anchor, which can be reused again and again, thus lowering operating costs and increasing productivity. The anchor is designed to be inserted into a pre-drilled hole in concrete. It provides a safe, fall arrest rated 5,000-pound anchor point for a personal fall arrest system, work positioning system, rescue system or horizontal lifeline system.
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6/9/08 10:04:04 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces Rollgliss® SRL Rescue Device
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Rollgliss® SRL Rescue Device, which provides quick and efficient rescue for a worker who has fallen while using a cable self retracting lifeline (SRL) for personal fall protection. This device is ideal for remote locations and for situations in which emergency response teams may not be readily available.
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8/14/08 8:43:08 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces Rollgliss® Rescue Ladder
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Rollgliss® Rescue Ladder, which provides a means of assisted rescue after a fall has occurred where standard fall protection equipment is in use. The Rollgliss® Rescue Ladder can be anchored to a structure and dropped down to the victim’s level so that he or she can climb up or down to safety.
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4/23/08 11:16:11 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces evolution™ 200 Horizontal Lifeline System
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the evolution™ 200 Horizontal Lifeline System, a complete fall protection solution for outdoor applications requiring horizontal mobility, such as railcar and tanker inspection, loading and unloading, and mass transit vehicle inspection.
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4/23/08 11:15:28 AM
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Capital Safety Opens Training Facility in Houston
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Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, announces the opening of a new, state-of-the-art, fall protection training facility in Houston, TX.
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3/5/08 10:45:59 AM
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Construction Catalog now available in French
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A Quebecois French version of the Capital Safety North America Construction Segment Catalog is now available for download.
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8/14/08 8:39:12 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces Shockwave2™ Tie-Back Lanyard
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Shockwave2™ Tie-Back Lanyard, combining the elastic leg feature of the original Shockwave™ with the benefits of a tie-back lanyard.
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8/14/08 8:39:21 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces the ExoFit™ XP Rescue Harness
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the ExoFitTM XP Rescue Harness, which combines the ultimate comfort of an ExoFit™ XP fall arrest harness with the essential features needed for rope access, positioning and suspension.
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8/14/08 8:39:34 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces Tool Bag Accessory for Full Body Harnesses.
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To keep productivity high, an employee requires quick access to all the tools he or she needs at a jobsite. However, working at heights does not always allow for convenient access to a toolbox. With this challenge in mind, Capital Safety has developed a line of tool bags designed to connect effortlessly and securely to full body harnesses.
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8/14/08 8:39:47 AM
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Forced Rollout and Compatibility of Fall Protection Equipment
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Capital Safety has revised it's position on compatibility for the new ANSI Z359.1-2007 compliant hooks. These new guidelines only apply to hooks and carabiners that are compliant with the new ANSI Z359.1-2007 standard. Only the hooks and carabiners that have the 3600 lb. gate strength are covered by this new technical bulletin.
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8/14/08 8:39:52 AM
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Capital Safety Pioneers Industry’s First Self Retracting Lifeline with Tie-Back Capabilities
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the new Talon® Tie-Back Self Retracting Lifeline that eliminates the need for a separate anchorage connector, minimizing cost and installation time.
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12/26/07 3:07:29 PM
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Organizational Announcement - Lyndsay Nelson
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Capital Safety welcomes Lyndsay Nelson as a new member of the Customer Service team.
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12/21/07 3:02:29 PM
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Organizational Announcement - Jerry Falk
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Jerry Falk joins Capital Safety as Global Product Director – Soft Goods.
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8/14/08 8:40:00 AM
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Capital Safety Expands i-Safe™ RFID System Retrofitting Capabilities. RFID tags now available for a variety of equipment and surfaces
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The DBI-SALA i-Safe™ Intelligent Safety System has been the top-rated radio frequency identification (RFID) system for fall protection equipment since its introduction last year. Capital Safety is now making it easier to equip existing lines of equipment, including non-fall protection equipment, with RFID tracking capabilities by expanding its line of retrofit tags.
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8/14/08 8:40:05 AM
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The Capital Safety North America website has been revised !
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In an effort to provide a more interactive, user-friendly experience for site visitors, the North American Capital Safety website has been revised.
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8/14/08 8:40:13 AM
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Greg Boyko named National Accounts Manager for Capital Safety Canada.
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Greg Boyko has been named as the new National Account Manager for Capital Safety Canada, effective November 26, 2007. In this role Greg will assist in setting the strategy, drive business planning and be the central communication resource for sales direction with our national distributors.
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8/14/08 8:40:44 AM
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Capital Safety Expands Roof Anchor Line
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Roof Top Anchor for membrane and built-up type roofs. The new anchor is an addition to Capital Safety’s Roof Top line of anchors, currently available for corrugated metal and wood sheathing rooftops.
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8/14/08 8:40:39 AM
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Capital Safety Showcases New Products and Services at NSC 2007
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Chicago – NSC Congress and Expo (Booth #728 & 828) — October 15, 2007 — Capital Safety will be showcasing a variety of new products and services at its booth (#728 and 828) at NSC’s Congress and Expo in Chicago, October 15 – October 19.
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8/14/08 8:40:51 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces Power Tagline Unit
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Provides remote access to overhead fall protection systems
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8/14/08 8:40:55 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces the World’s Only “Sealed” Self Retracting Lifeline
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Sealed-Blok™ SRL stands up to the harshest environments
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8/14/08 8:40:59 AM
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DBI-SALA Vacuum Anchor Goes Lightweight
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Lightweight version of North America’s only fall arrest-rated vacuum anchor now available
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8/14/08 8:41:03 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces a Stackable Self Retracting Lifeline Fall Protection Device
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces an all new SALA-Lok™ self retracting lifeline (SRL) with a unique housing design. This innovative housing design allows the units to fit together, saving space and handling time.
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8/14/08 8:41:07 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces the Perimeter Limiter Freestanding Counterweight Anchor
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Perimeter Limiter Freestanding Counterweight Anchor for fall protection in decking operations during concrete construction.
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8/14/08 8:41:14 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces the ExoFit™ XP Arc Flash Harness with Velcro
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the ExoFit™ XP Arc Flash Harness with Velcro that is designed for use by the utility industry in high voltage environments.
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8/14/08 8:41:18 AM
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Capital Safety Announces New ANSI Z359.2 Compliant Fall Protection Training
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Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, has introduced updated training courses that meet the new ANSI Z359.2 standard.
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8/14/08 8:41:21 AM
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Capital Safety Announces New ANSI Z359.1 Compliant Fall Protection Equipment
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Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, has announced the availability of a new line of 2007 ANSI Z359.1 compliant equipment.
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8/14/08 8:41:28 AM
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Capital Safety Receives the 2007 Governor’s International Trade Award
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Capital Safety, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of height safety and fall protection equipment, has been named a recipient of the Governor’s International Trade Award, presented by the office of Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.
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8/14/08 8:41:30 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces Freestanding Counterweight Anchor
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Freestanding Counterweight Anchor, a non-penetrating anchor for fall protection while performing work on flat roofs or structures.
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7/26/07 2:31:05 AM
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Candover acquires Capital Safety Group
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CSG, headquartered in Milton Keynes in the UK, is the world’s leading specialist designer and manufacturer of height safety and fall protection equipment. The company owns two leading brands, DBI-SALA and Protecta, and produces products such as harnesses, lifelines and anchors used by those who work at height. Its products are sold globally and are widely used in industries such as oil and gas, construction, manufacturing and telecoms.
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8/14/08 8:41:35 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces the Parapet Wall Anchor
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Parapet Wall Anchor for personnel working on parapet wall-type structures such as balconies or roofs.
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7/19/07 2:28:48 PM
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Capital Safety Introduces the Arc Flash Kit
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RED WING, Minn. - July 13, 2007 - DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Arc Flash Kit as a packaged compliance kit for those needing fall protection in arc flash environments. The kit includes a Delta™ II Arc Flash Full Body Harness and an EZ-Stop® II Arc Flash Shock Absorbing Lanyard.
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8/14/08 8:41:41 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces The Harness Hydration System
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Hydration System for Full Body Harnesses. This compact system connects to any DBI-SALA harness and holds 50 ounces of liquid for added worker safety and productivity.
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8/14/08 8:41:43 AM
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DBI-SALA Introduces Rollgliss® Rescue Kit
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Rollgliss® Rescue Kit, a safe, reliable and practical packaged solution for the rescue of a worker suspended from height following a fall.
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8/14/08 8:41:45 AM
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Capital Safety Introduces Tension Limiter Device
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Tension Limiter device for safe lifting of personnel. The device limits forces exerted on a worker tangled in winch lines or surrounding structural elements and warns the winch operator should this situation arise.
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8/14/08 8:41:48 AM
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DBI-SALA Introduces a 50 ft. (15m) Synthetic Self Retracting Lifeline
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces an all new Ultra-Lok® self retracting lifeline (SRL) with synthetic line. With extra length in a compact and a lightweight unit, this SRL is ideal for many applications where fall protection of personnel is required.
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8/14/08 8:41:50 AM
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DBI-SALA Introduces EZ-Line™
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Addressing today’s worksite challenges, DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the new EZ-Line™ Retractable Horizontal Lifeline System. This unique and first of its kind system eases the stress of installing, recoiling and removing horizontal lifeline systems by incorporating a built-in retractor device.
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8/14/08 8:41:54 AM
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PROTECTA Brand Celebrates 50 Years of Fall Protection
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Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, is excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the PROTECTA brand and announces the creation of a new logo.
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8/14/08 8:41:57 AM
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Capital Safety Announces New Custom Logo Capabilities
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Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, announces new custom logo capabilities for its Delta™ II, ExoFit™ and ExoFit™ XP harnesses. These harnesses can now be customized with a company’s logo when ordered in small or large quantities.
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8/14/08 8:41:59 AM
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DBI-SALA Introduces 3-Man Swiveling Roof Anchor
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the 3-Man Swiveling Roof Anchor, designed with worker safety, mobility and productivity in mind. Features of the system include three independent, swiveling anchorage points, a unique load distributing design and simple installation.
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8/14/08 8:42:01 AM
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Capital Safety Unveils New Web Site for Engineered Systems
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Capital Safety introduces a new Web portal for its permanent engineered system, the Evolution™ Horizontal Lifeline. The portal is now online at www.horizontallifeline.com and can also be accessed through a link at www.capitalsafety.com
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8/14/08 8:42:04 AM
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Protecta Introduces a new Disposable Roof Anchor
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Protecta, the world’s leading manufacturer solely dedicated to the fall protection market, has announced the launch of a ridge/sheathing mounted disposable roof anchor. This new disposable roof anchor is not only very easy to install it is the most economical disposable roof anchor on the market today.
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8/14/08 8:42:10 AM
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DBI-SALA introduces the new 100% Tie-Off Talon™ Self Retracting Lifeline
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DBI-SALA introduces the new 100% Tie-Off Talon™ self retracting lifeline, another industry first by DBI-SALA. DBI-SALA has developed a unique SRL that features two independent lines, allowing one line to be connected to an anchorage at all times. Used much like a 100% tie-off fall protection lanyard, this inertia activated self retracting device allows the lines to extend and retract as needed while limiting the fall distances and reducing the maximum arresting forces.
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8/14/08 8:42:12 AM
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Protecta Introduces the PRO™ Harness Line
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PROTECTA, a Capital Safety brand, is pleased to introduce the completely re-designed and upgraded PRO harness line. The new design features key productivity, comfort and safety elements that differentiate it from other harnesses. In addition, PRO harnesses meet various global standards including ANSI and OSHA for the United States, CSA for Canada, and CE for Europe.
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8/14/08 8:42:15 AM
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the new Rescue Davit System, a rescue and retrieval system ideal for confined spaces.
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DBI-SALA created this extremely lightweight and portable Rescue Davit System with the user in mind. The system consists of two pieces, a base and a winch/davit arm, each weighing only 38 pounds. In just three easy steps, the entire system can be set-up in minutes and is ready to use. It features securing straps and a carrying handle, making transportation and storage quick and easy.
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8/14/08 8:42:18 AM
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PROTECTA Compliance-in-a-Can™ upgraded !
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Protecta pioneered the creation of a complete fall protection system available in a convenient container – Compliance-in-a-Can™. It has now been upgraded to a 5/8" lifeline and rope adjuster and will provide a fundamental fall protection system at an exceptional value.
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8/14/08 8:42:20 AM
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PROTECTA introduces the AD230AG 100' Self Retracting Lifeline
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The economical AD230AG Self Retracting Lifeline is ideal for any working environment. It provides fall protection at an exceptional value and incorporates 100 feet (30m) of 3/16” galvanized cable for vertical mobility.
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8/14/08 8:42:26 AM
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DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the new iSafe Intelligent Safety System.
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A revolutionary, first of its kind safety system, iSafe delivers real-time solutions for inspection, inventory control and information management. iSafe combines Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-equipped fall-protection equipment with web-based information management to maximize the effectiveness and minimize the total cost of safety programs.
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8/14/08 8:42:33 AM
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DBI-SALA Introduces the Glyder™ 2
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DBI-SALA, the world’s leading manufacturer solely dedicated to the fall protection market, has announced the launch of the Glyder™2, a new sliding beam anchor. The Glyder 2 sliding beam anchor was developed as an upgrade to the current Glyder product and incorporates several new features that make the anchor easy to use.
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8/14/08 8:42:36 AM
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DBI-SALA and PROTECTA Announces SecuraSpan™ Pour in Place
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DBI-SALA and PROTECTA, the world’s leading manufacturer solely dedicated to the fall protection market, announces the SecuraSpan™ Pour in Place Horizontal Lifeline System, a lightweight and economical system perfect for pour in place decks supported by concrete columns. The SecuraSpan™ Pour in Place Horizontal Lifeline System was developed to provide fall protection for personnel working on structures where horizontal mobility is needed.
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8/14/08 8:42:38 AM
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Capital Safety Expands - Relocates to New Building
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Capital Safety, the world’s leading manufacturer solely dedicated to the fall protection market and home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, has recently moved to a new location due to significant growth. The building has many new features that will increase efficiencies and advancement for the company now and into the future.
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8/14/08 8:42:41 AM
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CAPITAL SAFETY Announces Acquisition of Unique Concepts LTD
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Capital Safety, the world’s leading manufacturer solely dedicated to the fall protection market, announces the acquisition of Unique Concepts LTD, an international fall protection and confined space rescue equipment manufacturing company. The acquisition of Unique Concepts, which is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is expected to be completed in late January 2006.
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8/14/08 8:42:48 AM
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DBI-SALA & Protecta Introduce the WrapBax™2 Tie-Back Shock Absorbing Lanyard
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The WrapBax™2 lanyard features the same industry-preferred, easy-to-use hook action that is standard on all DBI-SALA patented snap hooks. It can be operated with the use of only one hand, eliminating the pinching of fingers or fumbling of latches even while wearing gloves. The unique design features the rigorous 5,000-pound strength requirements, making it ideal for tie-back use.
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