Fall Protection Forum

If you’re looking to install a comprehensive fall protection system for workers,…

It’s always important to provide fall protection for people working at heights. OSHA requires fall protection any time someone is working four feet above the ground or higher for general industry or six feet or higher for construction. But it’s not enough just to have fall protection equipment: that equipment…

  Fall protection systems are made up of a variety of precision…

Falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries and deaths. Fall protection systems are…

One question we hear occasionally is whether workers can tie off to a crane hook for personal fall protection when no other anchorage is available. The answer is somewhat more complicated than a simple yes or no.  In some instances, OSHA permits workers to use a crane hook as an anchor point, but…

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…