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August 19, 2011

What is Galvanization?

Here at Rigid Lifelines™ we frequently recommend that customers have their fall…

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July 14, 2011

What Are Swing Falls and How Do They Occur

Swing falls in the industrial work place can result in significant injuries…

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January 6, 2011

Why Does Fall Protection Start At 4 Feet For General Industry?

We all know that fall protection is required when working at substantial…

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December 10, 2010

Whats 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….

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November 16, 2010

Whats New in the ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code – Energy Absorbing Lanyards

The ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code committee has been hard at work…

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September 20, 2010

Corporate 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…

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September 3, 2010

The 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…

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August 11, 2010

Understanding 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…

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