HOUSTON (Dec. 8, 2020) -- Pure Safety Group (PSG), the world’s largest independent height safety product development, manufacturing and training company, has hired Dale Bartelson as senior vice president of sales and marketing. Bartelson will oversee sales, business development, training, customer service and commercial marketing for PSG in North America and Latin America.

Bartelson has close to 20 years of experience in the industrial and safety markets. Prior to joining Pure Safety, he held a variety of sales and channel leadership positions at 3M, including national sales manager for the corporation’s Industrial and Safety Markets Center. His experience also includes developing Fastenal’s safety portfolio, before taking on director-level positions at GOJO and Capital Safety, the fall protection company that was acquired by 3M in 2015. Bartelson holds an undergraduate degree from Winona State University and an MBA from the University of St Thomas.

Second alliance announced this month as PSG strategic alliance strategy grows globally

HOUSTON, TX (Nov. 23, 2020) – Global fall protection company Pure Safety Group (PSG) announced today a multi-faceted engagement with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), the Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) association in the UK.

As part of the partnership, PSG will become a member of BSIF, and PSG CEO Jeff Ward will join the organization’s board of directors. In addition, PSG training director Phil Rashbrook, with 13 years of experience teaching fall safety techniques, will join the BSIF working group dedicated to enhancing safety for workers at height, which is led by BSIF CEO Alan Murray.

HOUSTON, TX (Nov. 9, 2020 – Leaders at fall protection company Pure Safety Group (PSG) and HSE Global Series, the UK-based safety focused education and networking association, announced today that the organizations have formed a new exclusive partnership to educate companies and their employees on fall protection to reduce the risks of working at height. The agreement is effective immediately, through the end of 2021.

PSG and HSE Global will kick off their partnership at the HSE Global North American Congress, happening virtually now, Nov. 9-10. In 2021, PSG will play a major role on the topic of fall protection at two more HSE Global congresses, held in the UK. At the events and throughout the year, PSG will be an ongoing educational resource for advancements in fall protection equipment innovation, dropped objects risk mitigation, and height safety and rescue training.

HOUSTON(Sept. 23, 2020) Pure Safety Group (PSG), the world’s largest independent height safety product development, manufacturing and training company, today announced it has named Jeff Ward as chief executive officer. Previously, Ward was president of the company’s international operations. He has spent the last 20 years in various marketing, sales, operations, and general management roles within premium industrial and consumer goods companies. Prior to joining PSG, Ward was CEO of Centurion Safety Products and director of the British Safety Industry Federation. He holds an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Warwick Business School from the University of Warwick in the U.K. Ward assumes the role of CEO effective immediately and will lead PSG’s global team of fall protection experts.

Matt Moreau named head of ISEA dropped objects committee,

Faber named vice chair of ANSI anchorage connectors committee

HOUSTON, TX (AUGUST 11, 2020) – Mathew Moreau, product manager of dropped tools and FME at Pure Safety Group (PSG), has been named chairperson of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Standards Committee for Dropped Objects Solutions. The committee is the first ever to focus exclusively on preventing dropped object hazards in general industry, construction and other sectors that involve work at height. In 2018, the committee set the first U.S. standard to establish design, testing and performance criteria for active systems used to prevent dropped objects in the workplace. Dropped objects cause 278 deaths and 52,700 injuries a year in the U.S. alone, according to the latest statistics, making it the third-leading occupational safety hazard.

HOUSTON, TX (June 18, 2020) – Fall protection leader Pure Safety Group (PSG) named Randy Fernandez as head of sales for PSG’s western region of the U.S., which now encompasses Louisiana and Texas, effective June 1, 2020. In this leadership role, Fernandez will be a primary resource for companies using fall protection equipment in the region. He will manage a team of eight fall protection experts, working with businesses to understand their fall protection, dropped objects prevention, and confined space and rescue needs as well as advising on proper equipment and training for a thorough and effective safety program.

HOUSTON, TX (June 18, 2020) -- Pure Safety Group, the world’s only company dedicated exclusively to fall protection for workers at height, introduces the Guardian Retractable HLL (horizontal lifeline). Available July 8 in North America, the HLL is for use in either fall arrest or fall restraint applications.

During a fall, the Retractable HLL will deploy an extending metal energy absorber designed to reduce peak loads to anchorage structures.

The new Retractable HLL can also be used as part of a fall restraint system, which prevents the worker from reaching the leading edge of a fall hazard.

A letter from our CEO about COVID-19

Dear Valued PSG Customer:

We felt moved to reach out to you during this challenging and evolving time. Executive Leadership has been closely monitoring the COVID- 19 conditions to prepare and implement necessary changes and ensure our employees’ and customers’ safety. We believe the health and safety of each individual are paramount.

At this time, based on guidance from the World Health Organization, Center for Disease Control and respective governments, PSG has implemented additional safety and hygiene protocols as well as business continuity measures to ensure the safest work environments, consistent manufacturing and service levels. All non-operational employees have been or are in the process of transitioning to remote working until further notice. All operational employees will be monitored daily and provided with clean and distanced work environments. These changes have been done with care and concern for the overall health and safety of all involved.

From our customers’ perspective, it’s business as usual as we strive to continue to support our customers through maintained inventory availability and on time shipping. We will continue to be a leading provider for your fall protection needs and be in regular communication. Our Sales Team has eliminated non-critical travel and visitation for the time being; but are vigilantly monitoring customer activity and are able to address any needs via phone, email or web-based video conferencing.

PSG is part of a number of communities that have been affected by COVID-19. We are extremely grateful to the healthcare professionals and first responders who are caring for the sick and thank them for their tireless efforts. For those impacted by this virus, our thoughts are with the ill, wishing you a quick and full recovery and with your families for strength and hope.

If you are seeking information on COVID-19 please refer to the informational resources below:

HOUSTON (March 20, 2020) – Pure Safety Group™ (PSG), manufacturer of fall protection equipment used by workers at height, has introduced the new Checkmate© Xplorer industrial full body harness for fall protection to the U.S. market.

The harness, designed to be more comfortable than conventional harnesses during periods of suspension and frequent loading, features visual alert stitching, an intuitive way for the user to understand the correct way to wear the harness.

March 6, 2020

The recall includes the following part #s:
- # 10967: 65’ Diablo Big Block SRL
- # 10968: 50’ Diablo Big Block SRL.
- # 10979: 50’ Diablo Big Block SRL.
- # 10980: 65’ Diablo Big Block SRL.
- # 10982: 60’ Diablo Big Block SRL.
- Component of kit # 20055.
- Private labeled versions of listed part #s.

HOUSTON (March 6, 2020) – Pure Safety Group (PSG) has released an immediate recall on Guardian Fall Protection Diablo Big Block Leading Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline. Due to a potential manufacturing defect over the period of February 2019 through February 2020, this product must be immediately removed from service and returned for inspection and repair.

There have been no reported accidents or injuries related to this recall.

WORLD OF CONCRETE SHOW, LAS VEGAS (Feb. 4, 2020) – Pure Safety Group™ (PSG) announces new availability of its products across three brands into additional global markets at this year’s World of Concrete (WOC) Show.

Checkmate®, which has been known throughout Europe as a leader in fall protection product innovation for more than four decades, is now, as part of the PSG family, making many of its products available in the U.S.for the first time. The products include the Xplorer harness, ATOM-Xtreme personal Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL),FABX series of SRLs, andseveral rescue and retrieval products, including the TR3 tripod.

Product is part of expanded line up of PSG products moving into new global regions

WORLD OF CONCRETE SHOW, LAS VEGAS (Feb 04, 2020) – Pure Safety Group™ (PSG) is launching the Stronghold® Quick-Switch® Tool Tether System for the prevention of dropped objects during work at height. The system is based on the proprietary Quick-Switch design, the only technology that allows workers to switch tools from one connection point to another in a single motion to provide a level of dropped objects safety unmatched in the industry.

The Quick-Switch system keeps tools connected at all times, including when they are transferred or handed off. With Quick-Switch, tools can be carried, managed and used at height while protecting people and property below. The Quick-Switch system gives workers the flexibility to use multiple tools at their work areas and switch tools, all while keeping them connected through a patented combination of keys, links and anchors. Keys allow the use and manipulation of the tools. Links are the mechanism that allows the switching of locations of tools. Anchors are the points that support the tool in the event of a drop.

WORLD OF CONCRETE SHOW, LAS VEGAS (Feb 04, 2020) – Pure Safety Group (PSG) announces new availability of its products across three brands into additional global markets at this year’s World of Concrete (WOC) Show.

Checkmate®, which has been known throughout Europe as a leader in fall protection product innovation for more than four decades, is now, as part of the PSG family, making many of its products available in the U.S. for the first time. The products include the Xplorer harness, ATOM-Xtreme personal Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL), FABX series of SRLs, and several rescue and retrieval products, including the TR3 tripod.

Limited part numbers affected, immediate replacements available

HOUSTON (Dec. 26, 2019) – Pure Safety Group (PSG) has released an immediate recall and stop-use on Guardian Fall Protection Self-Retracting Lifelines for leading edge applications (SRL-LE) that utilize a stainless-steel or web lifeline. A small number of SRLs with stainless steel or web lifelines were identified as non-compliant with ANSI Z359.14-14 and must immediately be removed from service. Under certain conditions, the stainless-steel or web lifeline may not perform to industry standards in leading edge applications and could result in serious bodily injury or death.

There have been no reported accidents or injuries related to this recall. All affected SRLs with stainless steel or web lifelines must be immediately returned to PSG for replacement. Replacements will be made with an equivalent model at no charge.

Limited part numbers affected, with repair available to recertify units

-UPDATE- (November 15, 2019)

This recall also includes the following Web Devices part numbers:

• RDI-100-B
• RDI-100-B/WW
• RDI-100-B/WW SS
• RDI-100BSS
• RDI-100 65WWK

HOUSTON (Nov. 14, 2019) – Pure Safety Group (PSG) has released an immediate recall on Guardian Fall Protection and Web Device 3- Way Rescue and Retrieval Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) units. There have been no reported accidents or injuries related to this recall. This recall affects the following product: Guardian #10974 (50') and #10981 (65'), and Web Devices #0501312 (50'), #0651312 (65'), RDI-100-B, RDI-100-B/WW, RDI-100-B/WW SS, RDI-100BSS, and RDI-100 65WWK. Any and all custom or private-labeled 3-Way SRLs and 3-Way SRLs sold in Arc-O-Pod kits #s #20001, #20004 are also included in the recall.

HOUSTON (Nov. 1, 2019) – The world’s largest company dedicated exclusively to height safety, Pure Safety Group (PSG), announces an expanded CSA-certified line-up of self-retracting lifelines (SRLs).The newly certified fall protection products include: Guardian Diablo 6-foot 2.0 Web SRL with steel snap hook, aluminum carabiner, aluminum or steel rebar hook; Guardian Dual Diablo 6-foot Web SRL with steel snap hook, aluminum carabiner, aluminum or steel rebar; Guardian Halo 11-foot Web SRL with steel snap hook; and Guardian 20-foot, 25-foot and 30-foot Halo Cable SRL with steel snap hook,  Guardian 20-foot, 25-foot and 30-foot Halo Cable SRL in Leading Edge with steel snap hook and Guardian Halo 50-foot and 65-foot Big Block Cable SRL with steel snap hook, both including models for leading-edge applications. 

Brand alignment to customer needs allows company to strategically scale its innovation, product portfolio and global reach for the future

HOUSTON (Sept. 6, 2019) – Pure Safety Group (PSG) entered the safety industry in 2017 through a rapid succession of acquisitions and integration of four fall protection manufacturers.  In just 12 months, it built a family of brands that includes Guardian, Checkmate, Stronghold, Web Devices and Norguard, a vast portfolio of more than 5,000 products, 160 patents, and a new corporate headquarters and training center in Houston. It also jump-started an aggressive innovation plan that resulted in the launch of 10 new products in the first half of 2019. 

HOUSTON (August 14, 2019 – Guardian Fall Protection, a Pure Safety Group (PSG) company, has unveiled its new HTL Horizontal Lifeline (HLL) for use in fall protection systems. The horizontal anchorage accommodates two workers in fall arrest at 30-, 60- and 100-foot lengths.

The HLL is ultra-lightweight and extremely durable. Due to the double-braided polyester rope functioning as the shock absorber, no inline shock absorber is required. Its built-in, inline tension swivel prevents tangling and keeps the HLL in an optimal position. It features nylon thimbles that protect the rope against wear and prevents loops. The HTL’s lower dynamic sag provides exceptional fall clearances.

First Checkmate Product to be Launched in North America

HOUSTON (April 29, 2019) -- Pure Safety Group (PSG), the largest company dedicated solely to to fall protection, has introduced the Checkmate TR3 Tripod, used as Personal Protective Equipment to access workers and provide fall protection in confined space environments. The tripod features an innovative new crown and foot design that makes it stronger yet more lightweight than other tripods. The design is representative of the new advancements in height safety that are being created by the innovation team at Checkmate.

HOUSTON (Apr. 22, 2019) -- Pure Safety Group (PSG), the largest company dedicated solely to fall protection, has unveiled a new lineup of three self-retracting lifelines (SRLs). The SRLs are part of the company’s robust schedule of new product launches in 2019, during which it will release more than 20 new products for keeping workers at height safe in construction, oil and gas, energy, utilities, telecom, mining and transportation situations. The SRLs, which meet OSHA standards, exceed ANSI standards and will be CSA-certified, include the GR11, GR6 and GR6 Tie-Back, all under the company’s Guardian Fall Protection brand. The SRLs feature HPME webbing, which is lightweight and highly resistant to cuts and abrasion. The SRLs are designed for use in personal fall arrest and restraint applications, which prevent workers from reaching the leading edge of a fall hazard.

The Guardian GR11 SRL has a capacity of 11 feet and maximum arrest force of https://www.guardianfall.com/1,800 pounds. It features durable housing that protects its internal assembly, rubber housing grips for comfort, ergonomic handling and impact resistance, an external shock absorber designed to minimize arrest forces, and multiple snap, rebar hook options that are made of steel or aluminum. The GR11 user capacity is 130-310 pounds.