Gear Up with Gear Experts Podcast

Gear Up with Gear Experts 021: Custom Logo Gear

In episode 21 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, we welcome Gear Expert Austin Painter as our guest in the studio. Austin first joined us back on episode 8 and is the Regional Sales Manager for the Great Lakes Region of the US.

We talk with Austin about:

1. The different types of gear we can customize (spoiler: we can customize anything);
2. What the process looks like if you need gear customized that isn’t available on our website, or if you need additional customization beyond what we offer online; and
3. Our partnership (Spoiler: it’s pretty much our amazing marketing department for hire) with Columbia Creative Services to help with any design work you might need.

Our weekly insight stays in the theme of custom items.

This week we discuss banners and signs. Topics include:

1. OSHA jobsite sign compliance;
2. The materials used in our banners (Spoiler: they are tuff – so they handle the job); and
3. The customization options available.

You can find our full blog post about safety & jobsite banners by clicking here.

Disclaimer:

We’d also like to take this time to remind everyone that while this show is meant to be fun, entertaining, and informative it is not intended to replace proper, in-depth training. Manufacturer’s instructions must also be followed and reviewed before any fall protection equipment is used. And proper training should be received before operating any equipment or before climbing.

Why do YOU Climb?

We’d like to hear from you about why YOU climb. Email us a voice message at gearup@gearexperts.com about why you climb and what climbing means to you for a chance to be featured on the show – and win some swag of course.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 020: Safety Helmets

In episode 20 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, we welcome Gear Expert® Michelle Galloway back as our guest in the studio. Michelle first joined us on episode 11 and is the National Sales Director for GME Supply.

We talk with Michelle about:

1. The broad rules that cover head protection;
2. The different types and classifications of hard hats;
3. Safety helmet standards;
4. The difference between a hard hat, safety helmet, and climbing helmet; and
5. Safety helmet service life.

This episode is jam-packed with useful content and we decided to skip our weekly insight. But, you can check out a bunch of our hard hat content with this playlist on YouTube and this Free Downloadable Poster available on the GME Supply and Columbia Safety Knowledge Base.

Disclaimer:

We’d also like to take this time to remind everyone that while this show is meant to be fun, entertaining, and informative it is not intended to replace proper, in-depth training. Manufacturer’s instructions must also be followed and reviewed before any fall protection equipment is used. And proper training should be received before operating any equipment or before climbing.

Why do YOU Climb?

We’d like to hear from you about why YOU climb. Email us a voice message at gearup@gearexperts.com about why you climb and what climbing means to you for a chance to be featured on the show – and win some swag of course.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 019: Company Culture

In episode 19 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, we welcome Gear Expert® Andrea Seeley as our guest in the studio. Andrea is the Human Resources Manager for GME Supply and Columbia Safety and has been with the company for almost 4 years.

We talk with Andrea about:

1. How company culture has positively affected our company;
2. Our philosophy and values; and
3. We provide some insight into our onboarding process for new team members.

This week we discuss our Choose Your Gear Expert® page. Topics include:

1. The inspiration for the creation of our Gear Expert® page

You can find the Gear Expert® page for GME Supply by clicking here. And click here for the Columbia Safety Gear Expert® page.

Disclaimer:

We’d also like to take this time to remind everyone that while this show is meant to be fun, entertaining, and informative it is not intended to replace proper, in-depth training. Manufacturer’s instructions must also be followed and reviewed before any fall protection equipment is used. And proper training should be received before operating any equipment or before climbing.

Why do YOU Climb?

We’d like to hear from you about why YOU climb. Email us a voice message at gearup@gearexperts.com about why you climb and what climbing means to you for a chance to be featured on the show – and win some swag of course.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 018: Your One-Stop Partner

In episode 18 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, we welcome Gear Expert® Tyler Nelson back as our guest in the studio. Tyler first joined us on episode 7 and is the National Sales Director for GME Supply.

We talk with Tyler about:

1. Kits and how they can increase productivity and streamline the ordering process;
2. Our training partner relationships and how it uniquely positions us to help beyond equipment; and
3. Equipment compatibility.

In our weekly insight, we discuss vibrations – and not the good kind.

We cover:

1. The effects vibrations can have on the body;
2. The different components of HAVS (If you don’t know what HAVS is, then you definately want to hit the play button at the top of the page); and
3. The standards used for anti-vibration gloves.

We’ve got a blog post all about HAVS. You can find that by clicking here.

Disclaimer:

We’d also like to take this time to remind everyone that while this show is meant to be fun, entertaining, and informative it is not intended to replace proper, in-depth training. Manufacturer’s instructions must also be followed and reviewed before any fall protection equipment is used. And proper training should be received before operating any equipment or before climbing.

Why do YOU Climb?

We’d like to hear from you about why YOU climb. Email us a voice message at gearup@gearexperts.com about why you climb and what climbing means to you for a chance to be featured on the show – and win some swag of course.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 017: Wireless Industry Financing

In episode 17 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, we welcome Gear Expert® John Lamond back as our guest in the studio. John first joined us on episode 4 and is the National Sales Director for GME Supply.

We talk with John about:

1. The increase in entry-level requirements and the age of a maturing industry;
2. Profit margin and inter-company relationship building; and
3. Long remittance periods.

This week we discuss our knowledge base. Topics include:

1. The inspiration for setting up the knowledge base; and
2. What types of content live there.

You can find the knowledge base for GME Supply by clicking here. And, you can find the knowledge base for Columbia Safety by clicking here.

Disclaimer:

We’d also like to take this time to remind everyone that while this show is meant to be fun, entertaining, and informative it is not intended to replace proper, in-depth training. Manufacturer’s instructions must also be followed and reviewed before any fall protection equipment is used. And proper training should be received before operating any equipment or before climbing.

Why do YOU Climb?

We’d like to hear from you about why YOU climb. Email us a voice message at gearup@gearexperts.com about why you climb and what climbing means to you for a chance to be featured on the show – and win some swag of course.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 016: Cable Climb Systems

In episode 16 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, we welcome Gear Expert® Jim Zepp back as our guest in the studio. Jim first joined us back on episode 9 and is the Regional Sales Manager for the South Central Region.

We talk with Jim about:

1. The basics of a cable climb system;
2. The hardware involved in a cable climb system;
3. Equipment compatibility concerns;
4. Standards and updates.

Our weekly insight stays in the theme of cable climb systems and also covers walking working surfaces.

This week we discuss the 1910 Subpart D Standard. Topics include:

1. An overview of 1910 Subpart D;
2. Breakdowns of each of the parts of the standard; and
3. Future compliance dates.

You can find the free 1910 Subpart D downloadable poster by clicking here.

Disclaimer:

We’d also like to take this time to remind everyone that while this show is meant to be fun, entertaining, and informative it is not intended to replace proper, in-depth training. Manufacturer’s instructions must also be followed and reviewed before any fall protection equipment is used. And proper training should be received before operating any equipment or before climbing.

Why do YOU Climb?

We’d like to hear from you about why YOU climb. Email us a voice message at gearup@gearexperts.com about why you climb and what climbing means to you for a chance to be featured on the show – and win some swag of course.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 015: Industry Manpower Shortage

In episode 15 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, we welcome Gear Expert® Mike Krohn back as our guest in the studio. Mike first joined us back on episode 2 and is the Regional Sales Manager for the Heart of America Region.

We talk with Mike about:

1. The typical size of a tower, wind, and solar crew;
2. The background of crew members and where they come from;
3. Issues that employers are facing when bringing employees in; and
4. The college vs. trade misconception.

Our weekly insight is a continuation of our discussion in episode 14 about rope.

This week we discuss rope termination options. Topics include:

1. Knots;
2. Termination Plates; and
3. Sewn & Spliced Terminations.

You can find our full blog post about rope termination options by clicking here.

Disclaimer:

We’d also like to take this time to remind everyone that while this show is meant to be fun, entertaining, and informative it is not intended to replace proper, in-depth training. Manufacturer’s instructions must also be followed and reviewed before any fall protection equipment is used. And proper training should be received before operating any equipment or before climbing.

Why do YOU Climb?

We’d like to hear from you about why YOU climb. Email us a voice message at gearup@gearexperts.com about why you climb and what climbing means to you for a chance to be featured on the show – and win some swag of course.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 014: Rope Compatibility

In episode 14 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, we welcome Gear Expert Michael Obuchowski as our guest in the studio. Michael first joined us back on episode 5 and is the Sales Account Manager for the Southwest Region of the US.

We talk with Michael about:

1. Why rope compatibility is important when it comes to being safe while on the job.
2. What things to look at when considering rope compatibility.
3. Tips and tricks to ensure rope compatibility when purchasing equipment.

Our weekly insight stays in the theme of rope.

This week we discuss the effects of knots on rope. Topics include:

1. The strength decrease caused by knots.

You can find our full blog post about the effects of knots on rope by clicking here.

Disclaimer:

We’d also like to take this time to remind everyone that while this show is meant to be fun, entertaining, and informative it is not intended to replace proper, in-depth training. Manufacturer’s instructions must also be followed and reviewed before any fall protection equipment is used. And proper training should be received before operating any equipment or before climbing.

Why do YOU Climb?

We’d like to hear from you about why YOU climb. Email us a voice message at gearup@gearexperts.com about why you climb and what climbing means to you for a chance to be featured on the show – and win some swag of course.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 013: Rope Maintenance

In episode 13 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, our guest is Beau Aero. Beau has been with GME Supply and Columbia Safety for 15 years (but technically since birth).

We talk with Beau about:

1. The 3 most common types of rope;
2. The importance of knowing your rope;
3. The history of rope inspection and the Cordage Institute;
4. Rope inspection best practices; and
5. How to properly store and care for your rope.

Disclaimer:

We’d also like to remind everyone that while this show is meant to be fun, entertaining, and informative it is not intended to replace proper, in-depth training. Manufacturer’s instructions must also be followed and reviewed before any fall protection equipment is used. And proper training should be received before operating any equipment or before climbing.

Why Do You Climb?

We’d like to hear from you about why YOU climb. Email us a voice message at gearup@gearexperts.com about why you climb and what climbing means to you for a chance to be featured on the show – and win some swag of course.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 012: Training

In episode 12 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, our guest is Ben Bowman. Ben is the Director of Marketing & Sales for Safety LMS. Safety LMS is North America’s #1 source for tower safety training.

We talk with Ben about:

1. How the training philosophy of Safety LMS sets them apart from traditional safety training companies;
2. Why training is important (SPOILER: it’s more than just safety);
3. Some examples of when training made all the difference; and
4. Some of Ben’s favorite training sessions.

This week we discuss our partnership with the Tower Family Foundation.

The Tower Family Foundation or (Tower Industry Family Support Charitable Foundation) “was established to help provide assistance to the family members of a severely injured, permanently disabled, or deceased tower worker injured or killed in an accident stemming from working at heights on communication structures or other on the job-related activities that tower workers are involved in on a daily basis”. As part of our efforts to help raise money, we are launching the brand-new GME Supply “Climb Higher” Tower Family Foundation Donation T-Shirt. All proceeds from this shirt will be donated directly to the Tower Family Foundation.

Disclaimer:

We’d also like to remind everyone that while this show is meant to be fun, entertaining, and informative it is not intended to replace proper, in-depth training. Manufacturer’s instructions must also be followed and reviewed before any fall protection equipment is used. And proper training should be received before operating any equipment or before climbing.

Why Do You Climb?

We’d like to hear from you about why YOU climb. Email us a voice message at gearup@gearexperts.com about why you climb and what climbing means to you for a chance to be featured on the show – and win some swag of course.