New Product- Brentwood Wheelbarrows

Brentwood Industries, Inc. manufactures a full line of wheelbarrows with over 60 models to choose from. Whether you’re a landscape or concrete contractor, or simply working in your backyard, we can supply you with the appropriate wheelbarrows to make any job successful. Our wheelbarrows are constructed using the most durable materials, using high-density polyethylene pans, varnished hardwood handles, structural steel & heavy gauge metal chassis with a 4” heavy-duty rear stabilizing plate. Pan sizes of 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10 cube, 1 or 2 wheel, multiple tire types and a variety of wheelbarrow styles to choose from, our wheelbarrows can accommodate any application. Each wheelbarrow is backed by a limited warranty and our name, Brentwood Industries!

6 cubic ft. 6" wide turf tire  INTRODUCTORY PRICE  $ 174.00

Bird Ladder Open House

Bird Ladder is again having there contractor open house May 12, 2011.  The hours will be 9-4.  We will be serving lunch.  There will be factory reps. avaiable to answer any questions.  We will have special pricing on our complete inventory.  Truck load pricing on ladders, planks, pump jacks, aluminum brakes, safety equipment, truck and van equipment, gang boxes, compactors, power trowels, concrete mixers, and hand tools to mention a few.  There will also be demo on Granite Power Snappy, Reechcraft Powerpole, Abortech brick and mortar saw.  We will also have a drawing for four tickets to a Brewers game.  So don't miss this event.  Best prices in 2011. 

OSHA top ten citations for 2010

OSHA's Most Frequently Cited Violations

Federal OSHA recently issued its list of top ten list most frequently cited violations for the 2010 fiscal year.  In all, there were approximately 94,000 violations issued  and the top ten represented nearly half of all violations.  The 2009 and 2010 lists have many similarities as scaffolding topped the list again with 8,371 violations.  The full list is below:

1.        1926.451 - Scaffolding: 8371Violations

2.        1926.501 - Fall Protection:  7,559 Violations

3.        1910.1200 - Hazard Communication:  6,633 Violations

4.        1910.134 - Respiratory Protection:  3,932 Violations

5.        1926.1053 - Ladders:  3,820 Violations

6.        1910.147 - Lockout/Tagout:  3,531 Violations

7.        1910.305 - Electrical, Wiring Methods:  3,381 Violations

8.        1910.178 - Powered Industrial Trucks:  3,224 Violations

9.        1910.303 - Electrical, General Requirements:  2,770 Violations

10.     1910.212 - Machine Guarding:  2,556 Violations

Reech Craft PowerPole

Bird Ladder & Equipment Co. is proud to announce that we are now a stocking dealer of PowerPole.  Whether you install siding, roofing, windows, or all three, the PowerPole will be your competitive advantage by providing the performance to get the job done faster and safer. Start with the Standard System and add on more speed, safety, and versatility with our innovative line of attachments.  Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, no piece of equipment can match the power, speed, safety, and versatility of the PowerPole. Just imagine cruising up or down 50’ with a 1000 lb load!  Using Powerpole they will guarantee you will  be more productive, reduce labor costs and increase your profit on every job.  Take a look at their video library that shows all the reasons you should be using using this equipment.  Powerpoles are even recommended in the James Hardie labor efficiency manual.  It has also been featured on DIY network cool tools. We hope to be renting these in the near future.  Please give us call 1-800-776-3595 if you have any questions.

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.