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Here you can find the latest news about what's happening with us at C2 Vertical Safety.

• Harry Denanto FIVE TIPS for climbing outside
  Harry Denanto has travelled the world competing in outdoor climbing at the highest level. In 2005 he became New Zealand Speed Climbing Champion and in 2010… Read more: Harry Denanto FEM TIPS för att klättra ute
• Thinking safely indicates experience and professionalism
• Inspection and servicing
• Stakeholder meeting Work Environment Authority
• Ångström Laboratory - Uppsala University
• Risk Manager Online
• Delivery information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  Delivery information from C2 Vertical Safety Due to the current situation regarding Covid 19, we would like to inform that our ambition is to maintain our deliveries as usual. We are monitoring… Read more: Leveransinformation gällande Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Merry Christmas - See Santa's visit to C2
  Thank you for a great year, watch the film of Santa's visit to us! - You need to accept cookies to view the video - We wish you a very… Read more: God Jul – Se tomtens besök på C2
• C2 & LYON - TOTAL WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS
  November 5-8 it's time for A+A in Düsseldorf - the largest international trade forum for safety, security and health at work. This year is the first time… Read more: C2 & LYON – TOTAL WORK AT HEIGHT SOLUTIONS
• Morgan Eriksson - new instructor with us
  Since the start in May, our new instructor Morgan has been busy with training and projects with us at C2 Vertical Safety. We caught up with him between two… Read more: Morgan Eriksson – ny instruktör hos oss
• An insight into the everyday life of the emergency services
  At the end of September, Skadeplats, the annual conference of the Swedish Rescue Services, was held in Uppsala. The event centre UKK, Uppsala Concert and Congress and Fyrislund fire station welcomed almost 450 people… Read more: Med inblick i räddningstjänstens vardag
• There is no such thing as bad weather...
  With the right equipment, even a rainy and wet activity can be enjoyable. Today, there is a plethora of high-quality rainproof clothing and waterproof bags.… Read more: Det finns inget dåligt väder…
• Weine keeps track of the controls
  High heights are no problem when you have a background from an acrobatic circus life. Let us introduce Weine Pernersten, instructor with multiple responsibilities at C2 Vertical Safety.… Read more: Weine håller koll på kontrollerna
• Reinforcement of our support department
  In the midst of the summer heat, we were reinforced in our Operation Sales support department in Uppsala. We are pleased to introduce Emma Simmesgård and warmly welcome her to… Read more: Förstärkning på vår supportavdelning
• The emergency plan is a shortcoming in many workplaces
  Did you miss the Keep Zero event on 22 May? It was an informative morning with many good discussions. Participants also got a practical demonstration of different methods such as… Read more: Räddningsplanen är en brist på många arbetsplatser
• Ben's 3 tips when working with PPE inspections
  If C2 Vertical Safety have ever carried out one of your PPE inspections, the chances are that Papertrail, a web system for the management of PPE inspections,… Read more: Ben’s 3 tips when working with PPE inspections
• Fix the Runstreak - Three tricks from ultra runner Ellen
  At La Sportiva's trail event in May, there was the opportunity to try out La Sportiva's trail running shoes Mutant, Akasha and Helios 2.0. The models are specially selected for the trails on EcoTrail… Read more: Fixa Runstreaken – Tre knep från ultralöparen Ellen
• NEW EDITION - La Sportiva updates two of its most popular climbing shoes!
  In April 2019, La Sportiva's Testarossa and Python climbing shoes got a boost to the delight of all high-performance climbers! More comfort and more aggressiveness for a new generation of climbers!… Read more: NEW EDITION – La Sportiva uppdaterar två av sina mest populära klätterskor!
• Investment boom requires 750 newly trained wind power technicians
  Within four years, Swedish wind power production will double. This will require at least 750 newly trained wind power technicians - a result of strong climate and energy policies. In 2018, Sweden was… Read more: Investeringsboom kräver 750 nyutbildade vindkrafttekniker
• On a study visit to wind turbines
  Swapping the hot training facility for reality is an important moment for C2's instructors. This time, it was a study visit to the Bösjövarden wind farm in Dalarna for our… Read more: På studiebesök i vindkraftverk
• La Sportiva helps you find the right running shoe for EcoTrail
  A common question for anyone running an off-road race is which shoe is best suited. It's not just the more aggressive outsole that makes… Read more: La Sportiva hjälper dig hitta rätt löpsko till EcoTrail
• Nite Ize launches RunOff - Revolutionising waterproof protection
  The company Nite Ize is now launching a brand new bag collection that is air and water resistant to IP67. The bags are perfect for harsh environments and wet conditions. They are… Read more: Nite Ize lanserar RunOff – Revolutionerar vattentätt skydd
• A crackdown on fatal accidents in the workplace
  Since the beginning of the year alone, eight people have lost their lives in workplace accidents, three of which have been falls. Fatal accidents in the workplace will be one of Minister for Employment Ylva Johansson's (S) most… Read more: Nu tas ett krafttag mot dödsolyckor på arbetsplatsen
• Wind Power GWO to Höganäs - and new modules on the way
  Are you going to work with wind turbines? If so, you should get certified according to the Global Wind Organisation's international safety standard. You can do this by taking a training course according to the GWO standard… Read more: Wind Power GWO till Höganäs – och nya moduler på gång
• Expanded co-operation with ActSafe
  Training and safety company C2 Vertical Safety expands its partnership with ActSafe and now offers ActSafe's full range as well as basic and specialised training to work safely and efficiently… Read more: Utökat samarbete med ActSafe
• There is always a best solution - see you at SKYDD!
  This year's SKYDD opens its doors on 23 October at Stockholmsmässan. C2 will exhibit at stand A24:38 and offer a solid exhibition programme during the SKYDD days. Visit our stand, ask questions,… Read more: Det finns alltid en bästa lösning – vi ses på SKYDD!
• Petzl DUO S - reliable and bright
  Petzl DUO S is a new powerful lamp with a wide and elaborate light pattern and user-friendly design. With a full 1100 lumens and a new unique Face2Face function, DUO… Read more: Petzl DUO S – pålitlig och ljustark
• Climb this summer! The equipment that will take you to new heights!
  For the summer, Petzl and La Sportiva have updated their classic climbing harnesses, climbing helmets and climbing shoes. As always when it comes to the two world-leading brands, design and material choices are… Read more: Klättra i sommar! Utrustningen som tar dig till nya höjder!
• Five classics from La Sportiva in a new design
  La Sportiva is celebrating 90 years as a world-leading footwear manufacturer. Today, the fourth generation of Delladios runs the company, and the headquarters are still located where it all started… Read more: Fem klassiker från La Sportiva i ny design
• C2 and the Chocolate Factory
  Wellco AB are experts in all aspects of welding and are based in Stockholm. Wellco is used to managing risks of various kinds and safety is a high priority in… Read more: C2 och Chokladfabriken
• Ready to start in the ÅEC for the 21st time
  Åre Extreme Challenge ÅEC is the Nordic region's first and largest multisport competition. On 30 June it's time again and of course C2's employee Staffan Ahltin is there. I… Read more: Startklar i ÅEC för 21:a gången
• New versatile harness and an upgraded classic - Petzl Astro and Petzl Avao
  Erik Bergsman, an instructor at C2 Vertical Safety, has been testing the new Petzl Astro work harness for a few weeks. A flexible and easy-to-use harness is the rating from… Read more: Ny mångsidig sele och en uppgraderad klassiker – Petzl Astro och Petzl Avao
• Evaluation NKI GWO Refresher 11 - 13 April 2018
  Wind Power GWO Refresher A 3-day refresher course conducted according to international GWO standards. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling… Read more: Utvärdering NKI GWO Refresher 11 – 13 april 2018
• When rope grazing is the best solution
  Assemblin Ventilation takes care of ventilation projects all the way from feasibility study and design, to installation and service. That was when project manager Krister Petersson at Assemblin Ventilation in Östergötaland… Read more: När reparbete är den bästa lösningen
• Soundproofing in a treatment centre
• Erik Bergsman: To fall or not to fall
  Erik Bergsman is a stage builder and rope access technician by trade and has experience of working at heights, including building and rigging festival stages.… Read more: Erik Bergsman: Att falla eller inte falla
• C2 Access in Helsingborg
• Special projects in Östergötland
• Installation of a fixed fall protection system
• Stefan Lindblom helps you make the right choice in the equipment jungle
  Stefan Lindblom is active in both sport and industrial climbing, and he has 30 years of climbing experience behind him, which means that he has used up a lot of rope through… Read more: Stefan Lindblom hjälper dig att välja rätt i utrustningsdjungeln
• Large Installation at The Steam Hotel
• Kick-off with us took Sirius football to new heights
  We are a proud partner of Sirius football and recently we held a Sirius kick-off where football talk, mingle and a different penalty shootout were on the schedule. On site were… Read more: Kick-off hos oss tog Sirius fotboll till nya höjder
• Great views in the Capital
• BUFF Mountain Marathon - a tough challenge in a dramatic mountain environment.
  This year's toughest Swedish mountain marathon race will be held in Bydalsfjällen on 19 August. A demanding course in a challenging landscape awaits the participants. With its dramatic nature, rocky deserts, cliffs and… Read more: BUFF Fjällmaraton – tuff utmaning i dramatisk fjällmiljö
• Anna on workplace safety - "don't do a Tarzan and take chances"
  Anna Lundh, instructor and rope worker at C2 Vertical Safety has an exciting CV and has, among other things, been a zookeeper in Africa, participant in Robinson,… Read more: Anna om säkerhet på arbetsplatsen – “gör inte en Tarzan och chansa”
• Mikael Blixt on rope work and tips for those working at height
  Mikael Blixt on rope access and tips for those who work at heights Mikael Blixt, business developer in rope access and services at C2, is a real jack-of-all-trades and… Read more: Mikael Blixt om reparbete och tips till dig som arbetar på hög höjd
• How Samhällsskydd Mellersta Skaraborg in Skara works with periodic inspection of PPE
  Markus Löfgren is a firefighter and team leader at Samhällsskydd Mellersta Skaraborg, stationed in Skara. We met him during a workshop at C2 Vertical Safety to ask about… Read more: Så jobbar Samhällsskydd Mellersta Skaraborg i Skara med periodisk kontroll av PPE
• Rope Rescue Workshop - Sign up now!
  On 5-6 April it is time for Workshop Rope Rescue at C2 Vertical Safety - theme days for those who work in the rescue service, fire brigade, police and military. Theme… Read more: Workshop Rope Rescue – Anmäl dig nu!
• Evaluation NKI GWO Refresher 20 - 22 March 2017
  Wind Power GWO Refresher A 3-day refresher course conducted according to international GWO standards. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling… Read more: Utvärdering NKI GWO Refresher 20 – 22 mars 2017
• The mountaineer who takes safety to new heights
• CSI GWO evaluation 27 February - 3 March 2017
  Wind Power GWO A 5-day training programme conducted according to the international GWO standard. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling… Read more: Utvärdering NKI GWO 27/2 – 3/3 2017
• C2 Ambassador Adventurer of the Year
  Male Adventurer of the Year Robin Trygg! Robin has set an example that there are things more important than reaching the top. Despite the earthquake in Nepal forcing… Read more: C2 ambassadör Årets äventyrare
• When should I choose fixed fall protection?
• Ice climbing festival in Abisko!
  On 23-26 February, it is once again time for the Abisko Ice Climbing Festival. For the fifth year in a row, experienced ice climbers and beginners gather in the icefalls around Abisko and… Read more: Isklättringsfestvial i Abisko!
• Evaluation NKI GWO Refresher 25 - 27 January 2017
  Wind Power GWO Refresher A 3-day refresher course conducted according to international GWO standards. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling… Read more: Utvärdering NKI GWO Refresher 25 – 27 januari 2017
• Strong colours and reflections
  It's not just dark this time of year. It's also freezing temperatures, rain, snow and wind. A buff provides extra warmth without being too hot.… Read more: Starka färger och reflexer
• Start the new year with new knowledge
  The right education and training increases safety. Here in our course calendar you will find our industry-specific fall protection training courses for 2017. If you want to customise a training for just your team, book… Read more: Börja nya året med ny kunskap
• Evaluation NCI GWO 19 - 23 December 2016
  Wind Power GWO A 5-day training programme conducted according to the international GWO standard. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling… Read more: Utvärdering NKI GWO 19 – 23 december 2016
• Don't choose just any helmet
  Choose a helmet that gives you good protection. The risk analysis will guide you on which model to choose. If you want to double-check that you have chosen a model… Read more: Välj inte vilken hjälm som helst
• La Sportiva Legends Only 26/11 - watch the live stream
  It's time for the giants to take on the problems on the wall at the newly opened Akalla Climbing Centre. La Sportiva Legends has an impressive starting list of well-qualified world climbers. The event is… Read more: La Sportiva Legends Only 26/11 – se livestreamen
• Evaluation NCI GWO 14 - 18 November 2016
  Wind Power GWO A 5-day training programme conducted according to the international GWO standard. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling… Read more: Utvärdering NKI GWO 14 – 18 november 2016
• See you at Swesport 27-28/11
  Swesportmässan is held this year at Kistamässan. We will be there and look forward to meeting you. Come by our stand D:01 and have a cup of coffee… Read more: Ses på Swesport 27-28/11
• Save battery power - control the light via a mobile app
  This autumn will see a number of new products from Petzl. Some of them are already here, others are on the way. One of the new products is the compact and bright Reactik +.… Read more: Spara på batteriet – styr lampan via en app i mobilen
• Book training for 2017 now
  The 2017 training programme is being finalised and you can already register for our training courses in the first half of 2017. Click on the courses that you… Read more: Boka utbildning för 2017 nu
• The world's largest pumpkin!
  This is what it looked like exactly two years ago when we turned one of Stockholm's iconic buildings into a giant pumpkin. Pimping Globen into a… Read more: Världens största pumpa!
• Avalanche safety training for speciality shops
  The training is held in Svenstavik in Jämtland and is a unique opportunity for specialised mountain and outdoor shops and snowmobile shops to increase their employees' knowledge of avalanche safety. Both practical… Read more: Utbildning lavinsäkerhet för specialbutiker
• Adventure Parks Workshop
  Workshop Adventure Parks is open to those who work with adventure courses, ziplines, via ferrata and other adventure activities. Participants at Workshop Adventure Parks include Tony Wallin, Zipline… Read more: Workshop Adventure Parks
• Openable shark hook
  The Petzl MGO Open is a large-opening shark hook that can be attached to rough metal structures and around cables with powerful dimensions. The new shark hook is openable in… Read more: Öppningsbar hajkrok
• Biotajm! The Reel ROCK Tour is back!
  Load up on popcorn and settle into the cinema darkness. It's time to check out the best climbing films of the year! The Reel Rock Tour climbing film festival comes to Klätterverket on 6 October.… Read more: Biotajm! Reel ROCK Tour är tillbaka!
• NCI GWO evaluation 27 June-1 July 2016
  Wind Power GWO A 5-day training programme conducted according to the international GWO standard. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling… Read more: Utvärdering NKI GWO 27 juni-1 juli2016
• See you at the scene of the accident and SKYDD?
  We are present at several of the autumn fairs and workshops and look forward to meeting you. First out is Skadeplats in Helsingborg 27-29/9 where we… Read more: Ses på Skadeplats och SKYDD?
• Talk to us about risk!
  In mid-August, we ran the first seminar of the autumn on the theme of risk. This time on board the brig Tre Kronor. Here is a 1-minute summary with… Read more: Prata risk med oss!
• Rigging by C2
  Genikampen on SVT is back. It's time for some of Sweden's brightest minds to compete against each other. We have followed the challenges closely with missions… Read more: Rigging by C2
• Safer with the right knowledge
  Increase your safety at height this autumn with new knowledge and take the opportunity to test new equipment that can make your job both safer and more efficient. Here you will find… Read more: Säkrare med rätt kunskap
• Victory in tough Adventure Race
  Inga Kazlauskaite is one of C2's fastest employees. Inga belongs to the orienteering elite and in early June she challenged herself in Lithuania's biggest Adventure Race. Here Inga's… Read more: Seger i tufft Adventure Race
• NCI GWO evaluation 27 June-1 July 2016
  Wind Power GWO A 5-day training programme conducted according to the international GWO standard. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling… Read more: Utvärdering NKI GWO 27 juni-1 juli2016
• New harness - VOLT Wind
  Putting on Petzl's new VOLT harness is as easy as putting on a jacket. You can stand straight up and down without… Read more: Ny sele – VOLT Wind
• See you at IOD 2016?
  On 11-13 June you can meet us at Inköpsdagar Outdoor. Come by our stand and feel the news from Petzl, La Sportiva, BUFF® and Nite Ize.… Read more: Ses vi på IOD 2016?
• Fun adventure on Skuleberget
  The summer holidays are approaching and the hot tip for adventurous families, groups of friends and anyone else who likes climbing is to try Europe's largest Via Ferrata facility on Skuleberget. Ahead of the season… Read more: Kul äventyr på Skuleberget
• Comfortable trail shoes for fast feet
  La Sportiva continues to develop its popular trail shoe Helios. The Helios 2.0 is part of La Sportiva's Mountain Running series. Like previous models, the Helios 2.0 is a soft and… Read more: Sköna trailskor för snabba fötter
• On the highest mountain in the world! Congratulations Robin!
  Congratulations Robin! During the same expedition, Robin Trygg has climbed two of the world's highest mountains. Cho Oyu on 7 May and Mt Everest in the early… Read more: På världens högsta berg! Grattis Robin!
• Anna tests two new trail shoes from La Sportiva
  Curious what Anna Eriksmo thinks about two new trail shoes from La Sportiva? Anna Eriksmo is one of our ambassadors who is part of the C2 Vertical Sports Team.… Read more: Anna testar två nya trailskor från La Sportiva
• For a healthier sea!
  The Baltic Sea is close to our hearts. On pages 8-9 of Dagens Nyheter's supplement Hållbara Hav, C2's CEO Mattias Åkesson is interviewed about why C2 has become involved as… Read more: För ett friskare hav!
• Evaluation NKI GWO Refresher 2-4 May 2016
  Wind Power GWO Refresher A 3-day refresher course conducted according to international GWO standards. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual… Read more: Utvärdering NKI GWO Refresher 2-4 maj 2016
• Said Belhaj first Swede to climb 9a+
  Congratulations Said! Awesome job! Last week Said climbed Papichulo (9a+) in Oliana, Spain. Impressive! Read more about Said Belhaj who is part of C2 Vertical Sports… Read more: Said Belhaj förste svensk att klättra 9a+
• Important workshop on suicide alerts
  This year's workshop on rescue at height, Workshop Rope rescue 2016, attracted many participants. With an extra half-day this year, there was time for more discussions, equipment review, own tests… Read more: Viktig workshop om suicidlarm
• SAFETY WARNING! Modified Aspir harnesses
  WARNING: Modified Petzl ASPIR harnesses have been sold online through third parties. They pose a deadly danger to users. Please read the attached document for more information.
• Do you want to work internationally in rope access?
  If you want to have an internationally recognised certificate as a rope access technician, now is your chance. On 25-29 April, we are holding the next IRATA training course together with Lyon Equipment here with us… Read more: Vill du jobba internationellt med reparbete?
• Inspiration for Easter!
  Try this if you dare - or get some inspiration for your Easter skiing. It's time for Nine Queens with some of the world's best freeskiers and… Read more: Inspiration inför påsken!
• Evaluation NKI GWO 29 February - 4 March 2016
  Wind Power GWO A 5-day training programme conducted according to the international GWO standard. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling… Read more: Utvärdering NKI GWO 29 februari- 4 mars 2016
• Evaluation of the GWO training programme
  Wind Power GWO A 5-day training programme conducted according to the international GWO standard. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling… Read more: Utvärdering utbildning GWO
• The world's elite meet in La Sportiva Legends Only
  On 28 November at 20:00, it's time for the La Sportiva Legends Only 2015 invitational competition. For the fifth year in a row, the world's best climbers will meet at the Telefonplan Climbing Centre.… Read more: Världseliten möts i La Sportiva Legends Only
• Better control with Papertrail . Try it now!
  Papertrail is a web-based inspection and documentation system for those responsible for their own or their company's annual PPE inspections. With Papertrail you can keep track of all the gadgets… Read more: Bättre koll med Papertrail
. Testa nu!
• Sneak peek new harnesses from Petzl
  Petzl's new VOLT and VOLT WIND harnesses will be launched in a few months. The name of the harnesses tells us that they are news for those who… Read more: Sneak peek nya selar från Petzl
• Ready for adventure in the dark
  With a headlamp, you don't have to worry about the days getting shorter. Petzl headlamps are available in several different models and designs. Just choose the lamp that… Read more: Redo för äventyr i mörker
• Avalanche safety on the agenda
  Practical and theoretical avalanche safety is the theme as employees from 20 specially invited stores gather for a training weekend before the winter season starts in earnest. Four of Sweden's avalanche experts… Read more: Lavinsäkerhet på schemat
• Headlamp becomes bike light
  Here you can see two of Petzl's toughest lamps. Petzl Ultra Rush and Petzl Ultra Vario. We test both at the same time to see what they can do. Here you can see… Read more: Pannlampa blir cykellampa
• Evaluation of the GWO training programme
  Wind Power GWO A 5-day training programme conducted according to the international GWO standard. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling… Read more: Utvärdering utbildning GWO
• The Baltic Sea affects
  Every year, the Sustainable Seas Initiative organises a seminar on the Baltic Sea. A few days ago it was time again and the question to the scientists was in which direction the development… Read more: Östersjön berör
• Evaluation of the GWO training programme
  Wind Power GWO A 5-day training programme conducted according to the international GWO standard. We include all four basic modules Work at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling… Read more: Utvärdering utbildning GWO