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December 9, 2024
Can Fall Protection Increase Productivity?
The pros and cons of using fall protection in the workplace sparks…
August 3, 2023
Mobile Overhead Fall Protection Systems
Employees are the most important work site asset, and a durable, reliable…
August 3, 2023
Are Guardrails Considered Fall Protection?
Construction projects frequently require workers to perform tasks at heights. Because of…
December 19, 2022
What Does a Personal Fall Arrest System Consist Of?
A personal fall arrest system is essential for workplace safety. The gear…
January 27, 2022
How to Reduce Slips and Falls Around the Truck
Driving a truck can be dangerous in and of itself. However, according…
July 20, 2021
PPE — Function vs. Comfort
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a universal part of almost every industrial…
June 16, 2021
Designing Facilities for Worker Safety
Worker safety is paramount to a facility’s success, and it all starts…
December 19, 2017
Benefits of Dual Track Rigid Rail Systems
The fall protection industry is growing rapidly. Safety mangers throughout the country are recognizing the need for fall protection in many fields, such as aviation, construction, manufacturing, and transportation, to name a few. With so many fall protection products flooding the market, how can you know which fall protection system…
February 2, 2017
Ask Rigid Lifelines: C-Clamps as an Anchorage in Fall Protection
QUESTION: Can we use a C-clamp as an anchorage on a fall protection…
December 20, 2016
System Selection Guide: How to Choose the Right Fall Protection System
If you’re looking to install a comprehensive fall protection system for workers,…
November 9, 2016
What is a Fall Hazard Survey Report?
Before preparing and implementing fall protection procedures, it’s essential to perform a fall hazard survey for every workplace activity where workers are exposed to a fall hazard. Once you have identified potential fall hazards, the next step is to develop a fall hazard survey report. The point of this report…
October 26, 2016
Workplace Falls: The Cost of Doing Business?
According to the National Safety Council, fall injuries contribute to a large percentage of workers’ compensation and medical costs for companies from all types of industries. This cost has been approximated at 70 billion dollars annually in the United States alone. As a result, CFR 1926.501 Fall Protection is the…