Wisconsin Con-Ex Show

Don't forget to mark on your calendar January 27 & 28, 2010 for the up coming Con-EX show at State Fair Park.  The hours are 9:00-5:00 both days.  It is free to attend and you can preregister for the show.  We will have ladder, scaffold, trashchute, truck and van equipment, and Hitachi tool specials to name a few.  We will also be introducing a new graffiti remover made by Karcher that is non-toxic, biodegradable, water soluble, and will work on painted metal surfaces. We will also be introducing the Reechcraft power pole system.  This is a drill powered pump jack system that increases productivity and reduces fatigue.  We will also have specials on MBW concrete and compaction equipment.  So be sure to make the dates.  

Werner Type IA and IAA instant rebate.

For the months of January and February 2010 Bird Ladder in offering a $2.00/ft. instant rebate on the purchase of Type IA and Type IAA Werner ladders.  The promo include all fiberglass and aluminum step and extension ladders manufactured by Werner.  Now is the time to check you ladder inventory and replace any damaged equipment in your fleet.  Maximum rebate is $50.00 per customer. 

Bluewater Safety Guardrails for Construction and Industry

Bird Ladder is now a Distributor of Bluewater guardrail safety products. Meet the World's Most Versatile and Non-Penetrating Guardrail System! Companies are using SafetyRail 2000 for: Fall Protection, Temporary Fall Protection, Roof Edge Protection, Roof Hatches, Skylights, Hazard Barriers, Warehouse Dock Doors, Warehouse Traffic Lanes, Cell Workstations, Construction Dig Sites, Dock Platforms, New Building Construction, Drive-In Truck Pits, Rail Car Platforms, Mezzanines, Break Areas, Assembly Areas, Conveyors and many more. All products are OSHA complaint to meet your safety needs.  They offer a system that requires no drilling and does not require counterweights.  They also offer a universal rail that will work with Garlock rail system.  Another produce in their line is called Kwik-Rail.    Kwik-Rail is a permanent safety handrail system that is easy to assemble and can be easily installed on site. It is a metal handrail and uses handrail brackets and handrail fittings to erect. The Kwik-Rail Safety Railing is an economically priced handrail system that is easily assembled with just a hex key. Create a tough and durable barrier in just minutes with no welding. The cross members come standard in 6' lengths that give you a lower cost per foot. If 6' is too long for your needs, simply cut the cross members to size. The metal handrail railing is 42" tall. The systems come in kit form and custom gates can be manufactured. The kits can be secured by off-the-shelf anchoring bolts.Optional galvanization is also available.Please call(800-776-3595) or email (chuck@birdladder.com) us if you have any question.  

Ladder Safety Lock

There is a new product that can be used to secure your extension ladder to a building and reduce the possibility of your ladder falling. The product is called "Ladder Lock" It will help you comply with OSHA requirements to secure your ladder. It will clamp onto plywood, metal overhangs, 5 and 6" gutters, drip edge and wall cap flashing and tubing. When used on gutters the adjustable arm actually folds back into the gutter to prevent the ladder from crushing the gutter. The ladder lock can be installed on either the left or right side of the ladder. An independent engineering company has tested the ladder lock and it follows OSHA guidelines for securing an extension ladder. Here is a link to a facebook video on the product showing it in use. If you are interested in purchasing, here is a link to our site.

Safety Training Videos

while searching the internet I came across some safety videos that might be of interest to you to keep up with OSHA training requirements. Two of the sites are free and one is pay.

A video on fall distance calculations as covered in 1926.502(d)(16).

This 22 minute video introduces the viewer to fall distance calculations for personal fall arrest systems. OSHA, (July, 1998). Topics covered include anchor points, lanyard types, lanyard reach and various harness types. Sample calculations for determining proximity to the edge of a platform and fall distances are also included in the video.

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/video/whatsthefalldistance/video.html

Roof safety video

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=osha+safety+videos&hl=en&emb=0#q=roof+safety+video&hl=en&emb=0

This web site has training programs available at a cost that your employees can do online.

http://direct.safetyskills.com/safetyskills-course-list.aspx

Werner Safety Training program

Werner Ladder now has a safety training program available on the internet that covers ladder safety training and pump jack safety training. You can purchase either program on our web site for $25.00 each or take the course on line for $14.99. The program is also available in Spanish. After completion of the ladder program you will know how to:

Select the right ladder for your job.
Properly inspect your ladder.
Handle and transport your ladder to prevent damage to the ladder and injury to yourself.
Know the right ways to use your ladder.

After completion of the pump jack safety course you will be able to:

List the components of a pump jack system.
Set up your pump jack system.
Inspect you pump jack system.
safely use your pump jack system.

Bird Ladder supplies the pump jack safety course with every pump jack system it sells. This is a unique tool for the contractor to be able to train himself and his employees in the proper use of pump jacks. Again Werner leads the way in safety training.

Tranzsporter Shingle Hoist

Tie Down Engineering the manufacturer of Tranzsporter shingle hoists, wall jacks and roofing equipment has added an instruction video on the assembly and operations of their shingle hoist.
It covers taking it out of the box, proper assembly, and operational instructions. This is a useful tool for the end-user reducing the possibility of assembly mistakes and improper usage. To the best of my knowledge this is the first manufacturer to offer this type of video. I have included the video here and it can also be seen on their web site. We are still offering free shipping on the 200lb. and 400lb. units to a commercial address in the continental US. We can also ship to Canada.

Bird Ladder Annual Open House May 19, 2009

Bird Ladder will be having their annual Open House May 19, 2009 from 9:00am till 4:00pm. at there Milwaukee warehouse. There will be special pricing (truck load) on all there equipment, factory reps will be available for questions and demos, and they will also be having there pig roast. There will be door prizes, closeout specials and one of a kind specials. Make it a point to come that day and have lunch with us.

Emergency High-Angle Rescue from Elevated Work Areas

EZE-Man from Elk River is your solution for emergency high-angle rescue. Manufactured in Germany, constructed of high-quality, lightweight machined aluminum, it won't weigh you down. With its automatic controlled descent, you'll get to where you're going safely. And with self-rescue and 2 person rescue options, it is there to get you out when you need it. Three models to chose from covering 50' to 500'. Elk River also has a
EZE-Man Auto Decent Devices 50' to 350' in 50' increments There is also a video available on the Elk River web site showing this equipment.


Features include:
Solution for an emergency high-angle rescue from a wide range of elevated work areas.
Automatic Controlled Descent – 3ft. / 0.9M per second
Bidirectional design – one end of the lifeline descends as the other ascends
Ideal for self-rescue or multiple escapes -approved for two person rescue
Maximum number of descents - 20
Easy installation and operation
Two person rated - 550 lbs. (250 kg.) Total combined weight
Available with lifting function to facilitate rescue -Hub model only
Compliance: OSHA 1926, Subpart M, Appendix C
ANSI Z359.4-2007, CSA Z259.2.3-99 /EN 341A
Device is designed from high-quality, lightweight machined aluminum

EZE-Man SealPac 250'/500/
Long term storage- designed for up to 7 years continuous storage with annual self-inspection seals. Case avaiable in two sizes: up to 250' and up to 500'.



Typical Kit Includes
Weather Resistant Case
EZE-Man® Auto-Descent Self-Rescue Device, with orwithout Hub 3.6M Gate
2 Rescue Harnesses - for emergency self-rescue only
Rope Bag 84303 - holds up to 500’kernmantle rope
Self-Inspection Seals
SealPac Bag Opener
Standard or Customized Rope Lengths

OSHA Safety eTool Web Site

We have recently added links to the OSHA eTool web site. eTools are "stand-alone," interactive, Web-based training tools on occupational safety and health topics. They are highly illustrated and utilize graphical menus. Some also use expert system modules, which enable the user to answer questions, and receive reliable advice on how OSHA regulations apply to their work site. We feel that these modules will help contractors with training issues required by OSHA. Take a look at them. They are very well done.