Fall Protection Forum

This blog was originally posted April 24, 2015. On November 19, 2018, new regulations went into effect regarding fixed ladder cages. Under the new regulations, cages are no longer considered appropriate fall safety equipment. New fixed ladders cannot be installed with cages as a form of fall protection, and cages…

Leading and sharp edges are a huge threat in the fall protection industry. Not only do leading and sharp edges present unique risks, but they also require special products. Using standard personal fall arrest products can have catastrophic results for employees working on leading and sharp edges. OSHA defines a…

Although fall protection, fall restraint, and fall prevention are similar in concept,…

There have been a lot of news stories in New England about people falling through residential and commercial buildings while attempting to clear their roofs of heavy snow. Recently, several men and women have died or suffered serious injuries after climbing to the roof to assess their snow removal needs…

In the fall protection industry, the process of deflection is characterized by any piece of equipment that is displaced or misshapen under the load of arresting a fall or supporting a worker’s bodyweight after a fall has been arrested. Deflection most commonly occurs with a rope or wire cable style…

Self-retracting lanyards (SRL) are the form of fall arrest device that is required for use with all Rigid Lifelines fall protection systems. In order to ensure that your fall arrest device is functioning at its peak performance, it’s crucial that you inspect your equipment thoroughly before each use. After any…

Shock absorbing lanyards are commonly used devices for fall arrest. In several specific fall protection applications, shock absorbing lanyards are actually the preferred device. As with anything in the fall protection industry, it’s important to inspect your equipment before each use. When equipment is used without a preliminary inspection, there…

Regardless of where you’re working, it’s always important to have confidence in your fall protection equipment. One of the best ways to have that confidence is to know what can damage a fall protection system. When fall protection systems are installed in a coastal location, there are several situations that…

The pros and cons of using fall protection in the workplace sparks a surprising amount of debate among people who work at height. At first, it can seem like there are a lot of rules and regulations that need to be followed. And the process of obeying those rules and…

Lots of fall protection providers offer different types of programs and training courses for their customers. Often times, a course will cover one specific area of fall protection. One of the most popular classes is a “Competent Person” training course where workers and other safety professionals can learn the basic…

A fall in the workplace can result in serious injury or death (depending upon the situation). So, fall protection systems are installed to avoid those potential outcomes. However, there are times that fall protection systems can cause injuries. The best way to avoid those injuries is to make sure that…

When anyone needs to perform tasks on a rooftop, there are certain things that should be taken into consideration at those heights. Due to the wide variety of fall hazards that are present on the roof of a building, it’s always nice to have a quick reference list of basic…