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Many companies are entirely changing their business models or manufacturing processes. Here at Barry we continue to produce what we do best and have made our production capacity available to manufacture several types of flexible safety barriers designed to help save and preserve lives during the Covid-19 crisis.   We started with safety barriers to protect drivers and passengers, and have extended these products to utility trucks. The Barry product team is working 24/7 to validate concepts and manufacture new netting products and clear flexible barriers that are cleanable, replaceable and disinfectable.   This Is What We Do Best For...

To our valued clients, we have recently updated our helicopter cargo-net user manual.Please ensure you are using the latest version, and distribute this as required.  Important Updates include: Sections affected: All (Major revision covering all sections) Maximum shelf-life and service life limitations added The document can be downloaded & viewed here: Barry Helicopter Cargo-Net User Manual Revision 1 Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any additional information.Thank you,  The Barry Team.   Topics: Barry Helicopter Cargo-Net User Manual

To our valued clients, we have recently updated our longline user manual.Please ensure you are using the latest version, and distribute this as required.  Important Updates include: Section 6 (Inspection, Maintenance) The document can be downloaded & viewed here: Barry Helicopter Longline User Manual Revision 11 Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any additional information.Thank you,  The Barry Team. Topics: Barry Longline User Manual

Every day in a wide range of industries around the world, hundreds of workers are protected by Barry rope and net systems. Safety, quality and reliability are fundamental to these products and systems. To ensure and implement these fundamental characteristics, we have established 5 golden rules that should be followed in the process of designing any rope or net system. Golden Rule # 1: Safety above all else!The operator(s) must use the system responsibly and for the intended application to ensure everyone’s safety is the top priority. Golden Rule # 2: Plan your system carefullyA deep understanding of the application,...

Inspecting your commercial diving gear regularly is critical, especially after the off-season. The inspection process is simple – here’s a quick list of important elements to verify. For a detailed inspection guideline, please refer to our instructions manual for Barry diving harnesses. CRITICAL CHECKLIST : 1- User Instructions ManualDo you have the current user manual and inspection logbook for your harness? 2- Identification labelIs it there? Is the serial # and information legible?Is the system older than its maximum service life? 3- HardwareAre there any damaged, rusted or broken components? 4- Webbing Are there any frayed or damaged textile components? Broken stitches and webbing...

This article identifies some of the challenges and issues encountered when working in or near energized fields, and the advantages of using Barry D.E.W. LineTM equipment. http://www.tdworld.com/electric-utility-operations/live-line-crews-improve-safety-dielectric-nets This recent article by Jeff Laninga, Safety Engineer at Manitoba Hydro, gives you a clear overview of the stakes and risks faced by those who work near or within energized fields. It also highlights the recent innovations, recommendations and advantages of using Barry D.E.W. LineTM Dielectric Safety Nets. As Jeff states: "The live-line industry is seeing a transition from conventional ropes to specially designed and engineered dielectric ropes. Utilities will greatly benefit by changing over...

New Fall Prevention Product at Barry! The Tandem Setup Guard Dog Self-Closing and self-stopping Safety Gates (double-door) are perfect for mezzanines and other areas which do not have connected structures. Installs and adjusts EASILY without the need for a gate stop! GuardDog Tandem Self-Closing Doors (double door) Fully compliant with all OSHA standards, these gates are designed to match top and mid-rail heights of OSHA compliant guardrails, providing maximum opening coverage. Tandem doors available in different finishes - contact us for more details and for other fall protection solutions!  

There’s been a lot of talk about frazil ice this winter in some parts of Canada, with the levels at their highest since 2009. Did you know that Barry Cordage developed a Frazil Net System? What is frazil? Frazil ice is the collection of loose, randomly oriented ice crystals that can form in rivers, lakes and oceans. The formation process of frazil occurs when cold air (approximately -6 ° C or less) and water come into contact. This causes subcooling in the water, and as its concentration increases, frazil formation follows. Unlike ice, which generally floats, frazil does not have...

To all our Aeronautical clients:  We have recently updated our longline user manual.Please ensure you are using the latest version, and distribute this as required.  Important Updates include: All sections updated with dielectric longline specific information Longline Shelf and Service Life (Section 8)  The document can be downloaded & viewed here: https://www.barry.ca/cargonet Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any additional information. Thank you,  The Barry team.

The Nik Zoricic Foundation strives to ensure safe training and race environments for all ski racers. Safe conditions for athletes is very important to ensure success. Each training and race environment should have sufficient, proper, and in-working condition safety equipment at all times to reduce the potential risks or serious injury. The Nik Zoricic Foundation Grants The Nik Zoricic Foundation has purchased and provide numerous rolls of B-Netting and Safety Equipment for numerous events and training days. The Grants are to help ski resorts, clubs, and programs in Canada purchase safety equipment. All awarded Grants are an up-to/matching amounts. The...