Fall Protection Forum

Fall protection in the workplace has been required by Federal OSHA regulations since 1974, shortly after the Occupational Safety and Health Act was signed into law in 1970. Since then, the requirements for fall protection and the approach to fall safety have changed dramatically. Recently, some changes have been made…

When working on top of a fire truck, do firefighters need to…

Construction sites and manufacturing plants can be hectic, with large teams of…

Safety standards and workplace safety measures are important to any safety program….

As Director of Sales and Business Development for Rigid Lifelines, I am…

Approximately one in three American workers believe that productivity is valued over workplace safety, according to the National Safety Council. However, research has shown that everyone benefits when safety is a top priority. In fact, productivity actually goes up when an effective workplace safety program is in place. That’s where…

The term fall protection covers a broad range of topics and ideas….

Many of our blogs focus on ways to eliminate hazards, prevent workplace…

Swing Falls are one of the most dangerous, and sometimes fatal, events…

One question we hear occasionally is whether workers can tie off to a crane hook for personal fall protection when no other anchorage is available. The answer to this question is a little bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. There are some instances when OSHA permits workers…

The role of a safety trainer in an organization is an important one, and it can sometimes be a difficult role to fill. A safety trainer needs a thorough understanding of best safety practices and the ability to teach and train effectively. To meet these requirements, a person should not…

One of the fundamentals in fall protection is keeping the worker safe…