Meet the MCAA’s Preferred Fall Protection Partner

Words: Jane Cirigliano

Members of the MCAA can redeem a 10% discount for the following products and many more:

Safety Harnesses: Full body harnesses by Malta Dynamics are designed with safety and comfort in mind. From extra shoulder padding to added lumbar support, there’s a harness that will be perfectly fitted to your work environment needs.

Self-Retracting Lifelines: Self-retracting lifelines can detect when a worker starts to fall, and an internal braking mechanism is triggered to arrest the fall and limit the amount of fall force emitted on the body. Heavy-duty self-retracting lifelines are designed specifically for the masonry industry and can stand up to the toughest environments.

PPE: From safety helmets to safety glasses and hi-vis apparel, Malta Dynamics offers a variety of PPE to keep masons working safely.

Visit maltadynamics.com and checkout with coupon code MCAA10 to take advantage of this special offer today.

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