Fall Protection Forum

A common question in the fall protection industry is about life spans for personal fall protection equipment and if the equipment should be replaced every five years. As with many topics, there’s the short answer, and the more accurate, longer one. The short answer is no, you do not have…

Worker fall protection is a serious issue within the safety industry. In…

According to the Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council, at any point we are seeing only ten percent of what we perceive. You may think you are seeing the world accurately, but research shows that we are only capable of seeing approximately ten percent of that reality. Why? Because…

Behavior-based safety (BBS) has been a large part of Environmental Health and Safety since the early 1980’s. Today, it’s become a contentious topic for some people, depending on which side of the debate you stand. BBS was designed to apply the science of behavioral change to safety. It’s a process…

This blog was originally posted on 10/19/2016 and reviewed on 3/8/2021. Disclaimer:…

Risk assessment is the process of identifying hazards, analyzing or evaluating the risk associated with those hazards, and determining appropriate ways to eliminate or control them. Conducting a risk assessment requires a thorough look at your workplace or factory to identify situations, equipment, machinery, and processes that could potentially cause…

Unfortunately, construction worker injuries and fatalities are still a major problem. In the US, one in five worker deaths last year were in construction in 2015. The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America collaborated with the Carolinas Associated General Contractors to release a 13-step plan aimed at reducing construction worker…

Question: Does my structure holding your track need to meet the 5,000-pound anchorage requirement? Answer: To begin, OSHA defines “anchorage” as “a secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards or deceleration devices, and which is independent of the means of supporting or suspending the employee.” OSHA’s 5,000-pond anchorage requirement has…

Many large jobs in the construction industry involve employing contractors to do specialized assignments around the jobsite. These contractors are exposed to general and industry-specific hazards based on the type of work they perform. Unfortunately, if these contractors are injured or injure others, the employing company can be held accountable….

To use fall protection systems correctly, companies must follow many policies and regulations, such as a fall protection program, rescue plan, and proper training for users. Maintaining these tasks and procedures can seem overwhelming, and inspecting a fall protection system effectively is no exception. Many factors should be considered—like inspection…

In 2014, fall protection was the most frequently cited OSHA violation. In fact, fall protection has been the most frequently cited OSHA violation since 2011. Falls from height have been a serious issue. For example, falls to lower levels were the second leading cause of all fatal occupational injuries in…

Post-fall rescue is an essential part of developing an effective fall protection program. Implementing a thorough fall protection program helps to establish guidelines protecting all employees who are exposed to potential fall hazards. Overall, a fall-protection plan includes several factors, including the installation of appropriate fall protection systems, storage and…