Fall Protection Forum

Full body harnesses have a very significant role in a fall protection system. Although every major part of a fall protection system is important, the full body harness is the part that is closest to the worker and literally connects the worker to the rest of the fall protection system….

Horizontal lifeline fall protection is an important system to have in any facility or situation where people must work at height.  But deciding which type of fall protection system is best for your particular application can be a difficult choice.  For this reason, it’s important to understand the advantages and…

After reading last week’s blog, you’re probably in suspense about how to protect employees who are exposed to confined workspaces.  OSHA states that if you have a ladder for accessing the confined space, you need a mechanical means of worker extraction with a gear that has a 5 to 1…

The SRL and EAL debate is probably one of the hottest topics among fall protection engineers. It’s usually a lively debate because both devices have their benefits for a majority of fall protection situations. The two primary fields that require fall protection systems are industrial and construction settings. Each setting…

Choosing the most appropriate fall arrest system can be a challenge. Both “rope grab” and “self-retracting lanyard” (or lifeline) (SRL) systems comply with OSHA requirements and can stop a fall in progress. Here, we’ll take a brief look at each and weigh their respective advantages and limitations. For accuracy and…