Masonry Magazine June 1984 Page. 32
ATTENTION!
SAFWAY
SCAFFOLD
OWNERS & USERS
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Threaded studs will be replaced without charge
WORKING PLATFORM
New guard rail "G" lock opens with slight pressure
WORKING PLATFORM
Locks automatically after guard rail slips into place
SAFWAY has designed a new guard rail retention system for use on standard SAFWAY manufactured scaffolding. The new system, called a "G-Lock" (patent pending), is not interchangeable with existing guard rail posts. The purpose of this announcement is to urge all users of SAFWAY products to convert their existing guard rail retention systems to the G-Lock system.
The existing guard rail system, which utilizes a threaded stud and wing nut to hold the guard rail in place, is safe when the scaffolding is properly constructed and used. However, it has come to our attention that improper construction and misuse of the existing guard rail system has resulted in a number of accidents, some of which have caused severe injuries. The G-Lock system is designed to minimize such improper construction and misuse.
For this reason the new G-Lock has been incorporated into all SAFWAY inventory and newly manufactured SAFWAY equipment. In addition, we are offering to convert all other existing SAFWAY manufactured equipment to the G-Lock system at our expense.
We urge you to replace your existing SAFWAY guard rail system with the G-Lock system. You simply need to bring your SAFWAY guard rail posts to your SAFWAY dealer for a no cost modification or exchange for modified SAFWAY guard rail posts.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, contact your SAFWAY dealer or Robert Freuden, Manager, Customer Service, Safway Steel Products, P.O. Box 1991, Milwaukee, WI 53201 (414) 258-2700.
SAFWAY
FIGGIE INTERNATIONAL COMP
SAFWAY STEEL PRODUCTS
P.O. Box 1991 Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414) 258-2700
SW-397
MCAA Industry Tour
October 14-24, 1984
to
BRUSSELS and PARIS
Join the 1984 MCAA Industry Tour this year when it journeys to Brussels, Belgium and then on to Paris. France. These two exciting cities Brussels, situated at the crossroads of Europe, and Paris, the glamorous "city of light" steeped in her own long history- rarely disappoint visitors.
(Top) The world-famous Eiffel Tower in Paris looks even more dramatic when illuminated at night. (Opposite, top left) The Conciergerie is one of the best known monuments on the banks of the Seine River in Paris. The facade boasts two 14th century towers and the square clock tower built in 1370. The clock has run continuously for six centuries. (Opposite, top right) Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The atmosphere in this Parisian district offers an amusing contrast between the eloquent residential quarter and the student population which has invaded it.
This year you'll be able to take advantage of three different departure points-Atlanta, Chicago or New York City. Those attending the Fall Executive Board Meeting at the Mariner's Inn on Hilton Head Island. South Carolina, will take a short hop to Atlanta and then depart directly aboard Sabena Airlines for Brussels.
Tour members from the other two departure cities will then join up with the Atlanta contingent at the Hyatt Regency Brussels, located equally near to business, pleasure and historic monuments. Brussels is the headquarters for NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organizations) and is the main center for the European Community.
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