Safety solutions

by Jesse Balbin

ROII Field Representative

ROII is always ahead of the game when it comes to the latest and greatest in safety tech, tools and products. Prevention is always our goal, so keeping our participants informed on innovative ways to stay safe while working is one of the many benefits of joining ROII. As your trusted tech guru and ROII Field Representative, I've spent years searching for the best tools that help prevent some of the most common construction injuries. Whether you’ve just landed on a jobsite or have been in the construction industry for a while, these products can help you. Not already an ROII participant and want to be rewarded for safety in your workplace? Join the crowd—by joining the state’s largest, longest-operating construction Retro (Retrospective Rating) safety incentive program. It’s the workers’ comp program trusted by more Washington businesses. Get started today at roii.com.

The Pitch Hopper

Easily a crowd favorite at all of the golf tournaments we’ve sponsored, the Pitch Hopper helps reduce fatigue and saves you time so you can get more jobs done, all while keeping you safe. How does it work? The Pitch Hopper has a superior grip surface that uses friction force to keep The Pitch Hopper in place. It’s a roof wedge for even the steepest asphalt roofs up to a 12/12 pitch and has been tested to take over 3,000 pounds of weight. The Pitch Hopper comes in 24- and 32-inch steps and works at different angles depending on the steepness of the roof.

ThePitchHopper.com

King Kombo Ladder by the Little Giant

Did you know that 20% of reported ladder falls occur because the person operating the ladder missed the last step? The King Kombo ladder comes with GROUND CUE, an audible and tactile signal to let you know when you have reached the bottom step. Also, most step ladders aren’t designed to be a leaning ladder. We see so many people on jobsites using them incorrectly. The King Kombo is a true leaning ladder. Its light frame makes it easy to carry, and it comes in different models and heights.

LittleGiantLadders.com

Otis Ear Shields

I was at a shooting range when I discovered the Otis Ear Shields. These ear shields are available in 31dB and 26dB NRR levels of protection and are passive, meaning they don’t require any charging or batteries. They are a very inexpensive way to protect your ears while still allowing normal communication on a jobsite.

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HexArmor® Helix® 1092 – Break Away Gloves

Gloves are easily one of the most underrated pieces of safety gear. We find people either aren’t using the correct type of glove or they aren’t using them at all. These 15-gauge nylon blend shell gloves offer 360° degree cut protection, but what makes these gloves unique is the Safe Finger Release (SFR) Technology. If you catch your finger using a power tool like a drill, the glove fingers break free, keeping your hand free and safe from injury.

HexArmor.com

Impacto Rhino Tuff Insoles

These stainless steel plate insoles protect against puncture wounds in any work boot or shoe. Say goodbye to the days where you step on a nail or other sharp objects. They are also anti-fatigue and moisture-wicking.

Impacto.ca

Impacto Toes2Go Steel Toe Cap

If you have innovative safety product suggestions or would like to learn more about these items, please get in touch with ROII Field Representative Jesse Balbin at (360) 352-7800 ext. 157 or jesseb@biaw.com.

In times where you need a steel-toed boot, these heavy-duty steel toe caps keep your feet protected on the jobsite regardless of what type of shoes you’re wearing. They also have treads to prevent slipping and adjustable straps and hooks. They come in different sizes and don’t harden, stiffen or crack.

Impacto.ca

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