HOUSTON, TX (JULY 2, 2020) – Joseph Piccione, CEO, PSG has resigned following personal commentary he made on social media recently that was inconsistent and incompatible with the company's values and those of its stakeholders.
While the company looks for a replacement for the CEO, Kevin Coplan, Chairman, has stepped into the role of CEO on an interim basis. He will work alongside the executive team, to oversee the direction of the company.
HOUSTON, TX (June 25, 2020) – PSG has been informed of personal commentary made by one of our employees on Facebook recently that is inconsistent and incompatible with the company's values and those of its stakeholders. These are very concerning allegations and the PSG board of directors, shareholders and leadership are taking this incident very seriously.
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-19Dear 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.
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
This recall also includes the following Web Devices part numbers:
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 19, 2019) – Pure Safety Group (PSG), the world’s largest independent height safety product development, manufacturing and training company, today announced it has named Joseph Piccione as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Piccione’s start date with the company will be August 19.
“Joe’s track record of growing companies internationally and leading teams to consistent results with a keen focus on the customer are key as PSG continues its international expansion and innovation trajectory,” said Kevin Coplan, chairperson of the PSG board of directors.
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.
The Oil & Gas Journal March 2019 issue highlights Pure Safety Group’s announcement of two new Series harnesses in the Services & Suppliers section.
Pure Safety Group announces Two S-Series Harnesses. PSG completes its Series line-up of three Guardian Fall Protection safety harnesses with the Series 3 and Series 5 full-body fall protection harnesses.
Download the PDF and see page 56 to learn more.
Download PDF NowCompletes the S Series Line-Up of Harnesses
HOUSTON (Feb. 7, 2019) -- Pure Safety Group (PSG), the largest company dedicated solely to fall protection, has unveiled two new products to complete its Series line -up of three Guardian Fall Protection safety harnesses, with applications for keeping workers at height safe in many real-life work scenario. All harnesses meet OSHA standards, exceed ANSI standards and are pending CSA certification.
Bradley Dillon, VP of Product Development at Pure Safety Group, shares his thoughts and expertise in the January/February 2019 issue of Oilman Magazine.
Take a deeper look into the some of the fall protection standards in the oil and gas industry as well as training options to help ensure safe work environments.
Read the Full Article
Pure Safety Group will be showcasing its brands Guardian Fall Protection, Checkmate and Ty-Flot at World of Concrete January 22-25 in Las Vegas, NV.
Visit us at booth C3363 to see our latest products.
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First in the S Series Now Available for Everyday Fall Protection
HOUSTON (Jan. 07, 2019) – Pure Safety Group (PSG), the largest company dedicated solely to fall protection, has unveiled its Guardian Fall Protection S1 safety harness. The S1 is the first in a series of innovative new harnesses designed with three levels of features for various real life work scenarios. All harnesses meet OSHA standards, exceed ANSI standards and are CSA-certified.
The S1 Harness is a rugged utility option for users who need to grab their fall protection gear and safely get to work. It is designed with water-resistant contrasting core webbing, label cover and impact indicators for easy inspection, dual lanyard keepers and durable rubber web keepers. The S1 features steel hardware that includes a three-bar torso adjustment for quick and proper fitting, various connection point options for use in multiple applications, and a chest strap captivation for performance. The S1 Harness is available in four sizes for optimal fit.
Scot McLean to Lead National Accounts
HOUSTON (Jan. 07, 2019) – Pure Safety Group (PSG), the largest company dedicated solely to fall protection, has added safety industry veteran Scot McLean to its leadership team. McLean will become vice president of national accounts at PSG, effective Jan. 2. In this role, he will work closely with the company’s largest customers and distributors in the construction, oil and gas, energy, utilities, telecom, mining and transportation industries.
McLean has 40 years of safety industry experience, including in fall protection. “Scot is a highly accomplished business leader with an outstanding reputation and record for building businesses,” said PSG Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Tony Coco. “We’re privileged to have a leader of his caliber joining the PSG team.”
PURE SAFETY GROUP CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER NAMED
MANAGER OF THE YEAR BY LIFTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION
Checkmate’s Oliver Auston Recognized at LiftEx 2018
MILTON KEYES, U.K. (Nov. 19, 2018) – The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), the leading representative body for the lifting equipment industry worldwide, named Oliver Auston, chief innovation officer of Pure Safety Group and managing director of Checkmate Lifting and Safety, as its 2018 Manager of the Year.
“The award was given by the association as part of its inaugural LEEA Awards program at the 2018 LiftEx show Nov. 14. The show is the go-to event for the lifting and safety industry, bringing together industry professionals and end-users from a wide range of vertical markets, including oil and gas, energy, road and maritime transport, construction, utilities and manufacturing.
Launches Multiple Products from Booth #2111,
Unveils PSG Brand, and Professional and High Performance Product Categories
HOUSTON, TX (OCT. 22, 2018) - The biggest news in the fall protection industry this year was the ascent of Pure Safety Group (PSG) to become the largest dedicated provider of height safety equipment and services in the world. In just 10 months, PSG acquired four leading companies: Web Devices, Guardian Fall Protection, Checkmate and Ty-Flot...
Continue readingPURE SAFETY GROUP CHOOSES HOUSTON AS WORLD HEADQUARTERS
AND CENTER FOR GLOBAL HEIGHT SAFETY TRAINING
• Pure Safety™ is a holding company formed to create a global fall protection business.
PSG Unveils Experiential Learning Program at New Facility
HOUSTON (Oct. 22, 2018) The world’s largest provider dedicated to height safety equipment and services Pure Safety Group (PSG), has opened the doors to its 33,000-square-foot corporate headquarters office and global training facility this month in conjunction with the National Safety Congress (NSC) in Houston, Texas.
The office is home to the U.S. PSG leadership team. The training facility, the largest dedicated to height safety in the industry, features the new PSG training program, the most current curriculum in the industry that includes simulations on 12 structures in a 22,000-square-foot indoor environment for hands-on, realtime application of classroom learning. The training incorporates OSHA and ANSI standards information, which is aligned with PSG’s recent commitment to 100 percent compliance with ANSI voluntary standards in the manufacture of its products. Students graduate from the program as certified competent persons for job site inspections and authorizations of fall safety equipment. The Houston training facility is in addition to the company’s U.K.-based training program, which it acquired as part of the PSG purchase of Checkmate Lifting & Safety company in June 2018.
Implementing a proper fall protection plan is difficult. Here are the basics to give you a firm foundation on which to build your fall protection plan.
Continue readingThe introduction of ANSI Z359.18-2017 Safety Requirements for Anchorage Connectors for Active Fall Protection Systems marked a watershed moment for fall protection equipment manufacturers.
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PURE SAFETY™ ACQUIRES TY-FLOT DROP PREVENTION PRODUCTS
• Pure Safety™ is a holding company formed to create a global fall protection business.
PURE SAFETY GROUP GROWS TO TOP SPOT AS LARGEST INDEPENDENT HEIGHT SAFETY COMPANY THROUGH AGGRESSIVE ACQUISITION STRATEGY
Second acquisition in 14 days, fourth in past year, propels company into market leadership position
HOUSTON (June 22, 2018) – Pure Safety Group (PSG) today announced its second acquisition in the past two weeks, purchasing Ty-Flot, Inc., the global leader in dropped objects prevention products and services, rounding out the PSG comprehensive line up of market-leading height safety products for applications across multiple industries. The transaction closed June 15, 2018.
“We’ve been busy building the type of company we’ve heard customers want,” said PSG CEO Brad Gates. “We’re hand-selecting market leaders, with an intentional focus on U.S.-made products in important categories, asking them to join us to build the world’s premier provider of height safety equipment and services.”
HEIGHT SAFETY COMPANY PURE SAFETY GROUP ACQUIRES CHECKMATE IN THE U.K.
Acquisition is the third in the past year, establishing Pure Safety Group as the world's largest independent provider of safety equipment, training and resources for workers at height
HOUSTON (June 11, 2018) -- Pure Safety Group (PSG), now the world's largest independent provider of height safety equipment, training and resources, announced that it has acquired UK-headquartered Checkmate Lifting and Safety Ltd., the leading innovator, designer and manufacturer of lifting and height safety equipment, including its product and patent portfolio, installation and training businesses.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – August 22, 2017 – Pure Safety™ announces the acquisition of two well established fall protection brands; Guardian Fall Protection and Web Devices. Pure Safety™ has been formed as a global holding company created to service a broad range of safety and training needs for individuals working at height. Pure Safety is positioned to be the industry’s largest independent manufacturer solely focused on fall protection.
John Arney, lead investor and a director of Pure Safety™, commented: “My fellow investors and I are delighted with the formation of Pure Safety and the acquisition of Guardian Fall Protection and Web Devices. Combining these highly regarded products and brands with our management team’s decades of experience in the safety industry, will enable Pure Safety to grow and thrive as a leading global fall protection specialist.”
As part of the integrated acquisitions, The Smithfield Group will provide strategic advisory services to help Pure Safety deliver enhanced product diversity, operating performance and market reach into the fast-growing fall protection safety industry.
“The introduction of Pure Safety and the acquisitions of Guardian Fall Protection and Web Devices immediately establishes our North American presence as a major fall protection manufacturer. The synergies of bringing these two high-quality brands together provide profound upside and strengthens our passion and dedication to Height Safety.” said Brad Gates, CEO and President of Pure Safety.