Fall Protection Forum

Rope grabs provide personal fall arrest or restraint in rugged work environments, such as construction, oil production, and window washing. When combined with a lanyard and body harness, rope grabs should move freely up and down vertical lifelines. Checking that rope grabs function properly is essential for keeping workers who…

Common sense tells us that even a simple slip and fall can lead to injury. But how serious can these injuries be, and how does a fall to a lower level increase the risk of serious injury, or even death? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were…

The pros and cons of using fall protection in the workplace sparks…

There are many safety regulations concerning fall prevention, including standards for fall protection systems, safety for workers at height, and more. OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926, and ANSI Z359 cover broad topics of fall prevention, and there are many specific standards within those regulations. These regulations define actions and steps employers…

Inspecting Your Full Body Harness When a person is using a fall protection system, every component of the system makes an important contribution to the safety of the user. Even though each part of a fall arrest system is important, the device that is most often complained about is the…

Safety protocols reduce the risk of accidental falls when working at heights….

Before the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) of 1970, fall protection…

It is a serious decision to place a worker in a situation…

In the facility management industry, aerial work platforms and scaffolding are commonly…

Air resistance, also known as drag, is the force that opposes an…

Rigid rail fall protection systems improve workplace safety by protecting workers at…

Harness attachment points are critical safety features of full-body harnesses — without them, workers would have no way to attach their safety harnesses to the anchor points or fall protection systems. Connection points differ based on safety requirements, and fall protection equipment is only effective when used correctly. A better understanding of the most popular harness connection points and their location and functions helps promote safer full-body harness…