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June 4, 2024
Different Types of Harness Connection Points
Harness attachment points are critical safety features of full-body harnesses — without them, workers would have no way to attach their safety harnesses to the anchor points or fall protection systems. Connection points differ based on safety requirements, and fall protection equipment is only effective when used correctly. A better understanding of the most popular harness connection points and their location and functions helps promote safer full-body harness…
January 26, 2024
Improper Use of Your Safety Harness Can Be a Costly Mistake
The effectiveness of any fall protection system depends on the proper use…
January 11, 2024
Do Fall Protection Harnesses Expire?
A fall protection harness is a safety harness that connects a worker…
November 28, 2023
Can I Use My Rock Climbing Equipment As Industrial Fall Protection?
When attempting to access an area at height, it’s always essential to…
November 13, 2023
Understanding the Full Body Safety Harness; Functionality and Components
A full-body safety harness — also called body wear — is a…
August 30, 2023
Do You Need Fall Protection on a Scissor Lift?
With their ability to elevate workers vertically and transport them to different…
August 10, 2023
New National Emphasis Program for OSHA
On May 1, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a…
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…
May 1, 2023
How Often Is Fall Protection Training Required?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires competent person-level fall protection…
March 27, 2023
Fall Arrest vs. Fall Restraint
Working from heights demands extra safety precautions to reduce the risk of…
March 27, 2023
10 Signs That Your Organization Might Have a Negative Safety Culture
A poor health and safety culture can adversely affect your employees, production,…