BLP BLOG

Climbing trees for professional purposes demands the use of reliable and efficient equipment. Static climbing ropes play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and success of arborists and tree care professionals. In this guide, we delve into the key attributes and benefits of static climbing ropes for tree work, highlighting their significance in ensuring a smooth and secure climbing experience. As a quick note, we are classifying the climbing ropes that we offer as static, and not dynamic,…

What is an SRL? The primary purpose of self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) is to provide workers with a means of fall protection while working at heights. Unlike traditional lanyards, which can allow significant free fall distances before arresting a fall, SRLs offer a shorter stopping distance. They feature a mechanism that automatically locks the lifeline and arrests the fall within inches, significantly reducing the potential for injury. How is a Leading Edge SRL Different? Leadi…

What is Off Road Vehicle Recovery?It’s the process of extracting a vehicle that has become stuck or immobilized while traveling off road. This can happen when a vehicle becomes bogged down in mud, sand, snow, or other types of terrain, or when it becomes high-centered on rocks or other obstacles.Off road vehicle recovery can be a challenging and potentially dangerous process, as the vehicle may be stuck in a remote or difficult-to-reach location. Specialized equipment, such as recovery s…

Skip pans and material baskets are both used for material handling, but they are designed for different purposes and have different features.  In this article we will help to explain their differences and how they are used.SKIP PANSSkip pans are large, open-topped containers that are typically used for collecting and disposing of construction debris, demolition waste, and other bulky materials. They have one sloped end and are designed to be lifted and transported by cranes or other materia…