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What is Galvanization?
Here at Rigid Lifelines™ we frequently recommend that customers have their fall protection system galvanized as a way to fight corrosive environments and extend the overall life of the system. Most of us who are immersed in the fall protection industry have a general idea about what galvanization is, but the details remain a mystery…
Read MoreWhat Are Swing Falls and How Do They Occur
Swing falls in the industrial work place can result in significant injuries to workers and damage to equipment. Here I will briefly explain swing falls, how they occur, and how they can be prevented. Many jobs require workers to perform tasks at height. Whether cleaning or servicing aircraft, installing or adjusting theater lighting, or working…
Read MoreWhy Does Fall Protection Start At 4 Feet For General Industry?
We all know that fall protection is required when working at substantial heights. Since the passing of the Occupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA) by Congress in 1970, fall protection has become more and more commonplace throughout industry. That’s the good news. The downside is that industry in general, and especially new-comers, need proper education…
Read MoreWhats New in the ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code – Hazard Analysis and Fall Distance
The ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code is continually getting better every year. These new standards are designed to make equipment selection easier and keep your workers safe. Here is just one of many new developments from ANSI that would be of interest to general industry and construction. The only “user” standard in the entire series…
Read MoreWhats New in the ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code – Energy Absorbing Lanyards
The ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code committee has been hard at work releasing new Fall Protection standards to make your life easier and safer. A major release of new standards came out in 2007 and again in 2009. This new blog series called “What’s New in the ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code” will address the…
Read MoreCorporate Aircraft Hangar Improves Safety & Efficiency With Rigid Lifelines Fall Arrest Systems
A major private northeastern airport is home to a corporate aircraft hangar for a large international company. The hangar houses a branch of the company’s aircraft, including three jets and two helicopters. These aircraft are flown on a weekly basis, depending on executive’s travel needs. As the aircraft move in and out of the hangar,…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Horizontal Fall Protection
The fall protection industry is evolving. In its earliest form, workers used hemp ropes to tie around their waists in the event of a fall. During the latter part of the 20th Century, advances in technology took the concept of a rope and put it overhead in the form of horizontal fall protection. Eventually the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Suspension Trauma
Let’s look at suspension trauma, also known as harness trauma. Very simply stated, suspension trauma is injury or death caused by blood flow restriction while hanging suspended in a harness waiting for rescue assistance. This is why self rescue is so important. As required by OSHA law: 1910… So let’s take a look at what…
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