Gear Up with Gear Experts Podcast

Gear Up with Gear Experts 011: Harnesses

In episode 11 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, our guest is Michelle Galloway. Michelle is the National Sales Administrator for GME Supply and has been with the company for nearly 6 years.

We talk with Michelle about:

1. How to pick the right harness;
2. Connection points and the differences, benefits, and negatives of tongue buckle, pass-through, and quick connect buckles;
3. What makes the difference in harness quality; and
4. Tips for women looking for a harness.

This week we discuss Harness Inspection. Topics Include:

1. The three main things to look at when inspecting a harness;
2. What to do if your harness fails inspection;
3. How to properly retire a harness; and
4. Harness inspection forms.

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 010: RF Safety

In episode 10 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, our guest is Max Birch. Max is the lead engineer for FieldSENSE. FieldSENSE is an industry-leading manufacturer of personal RF Monitors.

We talk with Max about:

1. His journey into the RF Industry;
2. A Brief History of FieldSENSE;
3. How the relationship between FieldSENSE and GME Supply began;
4. FieldSENSE’s design philosophy;
5. What RF safety is;
6. What frequencies we need to look out for;
7. The effects of RF;
8. RF and rooftops;
9. RF training;
10. Symptoms of RF sickness;
11. FCC Regulations & Shaped Response;
12. How the FieldSENSE works;
13. The 6-minute averaging rule;
14. Common RF misconceptions; and
15. Additional features of the FieldSENSE 2.0

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 009: Tool Tethering

In episode 9 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, our guest is Gear Expert Jim Zepp. Jim is the Regional Sales Manager for the South Central Region and has been with GME Supply and Columbia Safety for just over 6 years.

We talk with Jim about:

1. What tool tethering is and how crews can apply it to their workday;
2. Why you need to use tool tethers;
3. How tool tethering works when tools are so different in size, shape, and weight; and
4. How you can get started with tool tethering.

This week we discuss the ISEA/ANSI 121 Dropped Objects Prevention Standard. Topics include:

1. A history of tool tethers;
2. What the ISEA/ANSI 121 Standard entails; and
3. What the standard outlines for safety managers, crew leads, or business owners.

Announcements:

April was a busy month for us and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are going to be joining our friends from FieldSESNE and Multiwave at Connect (X) in Orlando, FL from May 20th-23rd. If you find yourself at the show, be sure to stop by the FieldSENSE and Multiwave booths and have a chat with our Gear Experts.

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 008: Lifting & Rigging

In episode 8 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, our guest is Gear Expert Austin Painter. Austin is the Regional Sales Manager for the Great Lakes Region and has been with GME Supply and Columbia Safety for just under 2 years.

We talk with Austin about:

 

1. Best practices to use when preparing for a job that will involve lifting and rigging;
2. Double Braid Rope;
3. Finding the right equipment to use for lifting and rigging; and
4. Capstan Hoists.

This week we discuss the ASME B30 Standard for lifting and rigging. Topics include:

1. A breakdown of the ASME B30 Standard.

Announcements: We also make an announcement that we are pretty excited about! April is a busy month for us. We are attending two different trade shows at the end of the month.

1. From April 24th-25th we will be up north with our friends in Montreal, QC attending STAC. If you find yourself in the area be sure to stop by our booth and say hi!
2. At the same time, we are sending a team of Gear Experts out to Charollete, NC from April 24th – 26th to attend SEAA. If you’re in the area come by and say hi!

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.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 007: Rescue

In episode 7 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, our guest is Gear Expert Tyler Nelson. Tyler is the Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast and has been with GME Supply and Columbia Safety for just over 5 years.

We talk with Tyler about:

1. Key pieces of equipment that should be in every rescue kit;
2. Best practices;
3. Training; and
4. Resources to ensure rescue kits are compatible.

This week we discuss ANSI for descent devices. Topics include:

1. A breakdown of the ANSI Z359.4-203 Standard.

Announcements:

We also make an announcement that we are pretty excited about! April is a busy month for us. We are attending two different trade shows at the end of the month.

1. From April 24th-25th we will be up north with our friends in Montreal, QC attending STAC. If you find yourself in the area be sure to stop by our booth and say hi!
2. At the same time, we are sending a team of Gear Experts out to Charollete, NC from April 24th – 26th to attend SEAA. If you’re in the area come by and say hi!

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.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 006: Benefits of a Regional Sales Manager

In episode 6 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, our guest is Gear Expert Bryan Dominique. Bryan is the Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast from North Carolina into Eastern Canada and has been with GME Supply and Columbia Safety for 3 1/2 years.

We talk with Bryan about:

1. What being a Gear Expert means in relation to an RSM;
2. What benefits an RSM can offer a customer when looking for equipment;
3. What resources RSMs have to allow them to provide timely service and expertise; and
4. What benefits RMSs add to customized kit options.

This week we discuss some of our Gear Expert’s favorite products. Products include:

1. Guardian Seraph Construction Harness;
2. Skylotec SkySafe Pro Flex Shock Absorbing Lanyard;
3. GME Supply Premium Rope Bag; and
4. WestFall Pro Work Rescue Descender.

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.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 005: Solar

In episode 5 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, our guest is Gear Expert Michael Obuchowski. Michael is the Sales Account Manager for the Southwest Region and has been with GME Supply and Columbia Safety for 2 1/2 years.

We talk with Michael about:

1. How we are uniquely suited to serve the solar industry;
2. Best practices when looking for solar equipment;
3. Proper equipment use; and
4. What to expect as the industry continues to grow.

This week we discuss Eye Protection. Topics include:

1. ANSI Z87.1;
2. ANSI Z87.1 Testing Standards;
3. ANSI Z87+; and
4. MIL-PRF 32432.

You can find our full blog post about eye protection by clicking here.

Announcements:

We also make an announcement that we are pretty excited about!

1. We are going to be sending some Gear Experts to the Wireless West Conference in Scottsdale, AZ from April 15th-17th. If you find yourself in the area, be sure to stop by our booth, chat with us, and check out some of the cool gear we are going to bring.

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.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 004: Tower Climbing Safety

In episode 4 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, our guest is Gear Expert John Lamond. John is the National Sales Director and has been with GME Supply and Columbia Safety for 5 years.

We talk with John about:

1. Why safety is an important part of a tower climbers job;
2. Best practices when looking for equipment;
3. Making sure equipment is safe for re-use; and
4. Other things (besides equipment) to consider when it comes to job site safety.

This week we discuss Rope Inspection. Topics include:

1. Things to look for during inspection;
2. What to do with a rope if a fall occurs; and
3. Inspection forms.

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

You can download a free rope inspection form by clicking here.

Announcements:

We also make an announcement that we are pretty excited about!

1. We’re expanding. We’ve got a new location in Dallas, Texas. If you’re in the Dallas area, come check out our new building and say hello!

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.

Gear Up with Gear Experts 003: Customizable Kits

In episode 3 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, our guest is Gear Expert Cody Sellers. Cody is the Northwest Regional Sales Manager and has been with GME Supply and Columbia Safety for 2 years.

We talk with Cody about:

1. What exactly we mean by customizable kits;
2. Benefits of kits;
3. Popular types of kits; and
4. What industries can take advantage of our kits.

This week we discuss Tower Climbing Kits. Topics include:

1. What the kits include;
2. Time savings; and
3. Further customization.

You can find our full blog post about tower climbing kits by clicking here.

Announcements:

We also make a few announcements that we are pretty excited about!

1. We are the Infinity Sponsor for NATE Unite 2019. If you find yourself going to NATE this year – be sure to stop by our booth and say hello!
2. We’re expanding. We’ve got a new location in Dallas, Texas. If you’re in the Dallas area, come check out our new building and say hello!

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.

Gear Up with Gear Experts Episode 002: Communication on the Job Site

In episode 2 of Gear Up with Gear Experts, our guest is Gear Expert Mike Krohn. Mike is the Regional Sales Manager for the Heart of America Region and has been with GME Supply and Columbia Safety for just over 1-1/2 years.

We talk with Mike about:

1. When you need communication on a job site or for your company in general;
2. When you need to start considering upgrading your equipment;
3. What expectations you should have for your communication equipment; and
4. How communication equipment is an investment, not an expense.

This week we discuss Digital vs. Analog Communication. Topics include:

1. Main differences; and
2. Compatibility

You can find our full blog post comparing digital and analog communication equipment by clicking here.

Announcements:

We also make a few announcements that we are pretty excited about!

1. We are the Infinity Sponsor for NATE Unite 2019. If you find yourself going to NATE this year – be sure to stop by our booth and say hello!
2. We’re expanding. We’ve got a new location in Dallas, Texas. If you’re in the Dallas area, come check out our new building and say hello!

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.