Monthly Archives: February 2012

Rescue I – Plus Starts 2012 at RTC

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Learning the ropes with a few good men… and women proved to be a great experience for over 35 beginning rescue students. Roco kicked off the year with a bang at the Roco Training Center in Baton Rouge, where 5 … Continue reading →

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Ready for the Real Thing?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Take the Challenge and Learn More! Find out at Roco’s Rescue Challenge coming up on October 10-11 at the BEST Complex in Beaumont, Texas. This event will provide the most realistic rescue experience possible in an open learning environment that … Continue reading →

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January Pocket Guide Recipients!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Scott B. from Rock Springs, Wyoming and Marcus B. from Detroit, Michigan were the lucky winners of Roco’s January Pocket Guide giveaway! Roco will continue to give away two pocket guides each month. Stay tuned into our blog to see … Continue reading →

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Fall Protection Essentials: Follow-up from Roco

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

OSHA Fall Protection Standards for Industry Pat Furr reviews the importance of following OSHA safety standards for fall protection, and the steps an employer can take to ensure a safe work environment by providing high quality training. In the recent … Continue reading →

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Five Fall Protection Myths to Counteract

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

This story is excerpted from an article by Mark Stromme, ISHN. He offers valuable suggestions for increasing safety for workers, and avoiding OSHA fines. Falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities. According to OSHA, each year more than 100 … Continue reading →

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