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January 27, 2022
How to Reduce Slips and Falls Around the Truck
Driving a truck can be dangerous in and of itself. However, according…
December 20, 2021
What is a Self-Retracting Lanyard (SRL)?
The leading cause of death in the construction industry is falling. Workers are at…
November 15, 2021
The Importance of Training
Rigid Lifelines specializes in workplace safety. Our rigid rail enclosed track fall…
July 20, 2021
PPE — Function vs. Comfort
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a universal part of almost every industrial…
June 16, 2021
Designing Facilities for Worker Safety
Worker safety is paramount to a facility’s success, and it all starts…
March 3, 2021
OSHA Crackdown: Tougher Enforcement Aimed at Reducing Violations
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…
January 26, 2021
Is Fall Protection Needed At A Fire Company For Truck Maintenance?
When working on top of a fire truck, do firefighters need to…
November 17, 2020
What Is the Difference between a Self-Retracting Lifeline and a Fall Protection Lanyard?
Construction sites and manufacturing plants can be hectic, with large teams of…
October 22, 2020
Workplace Safety and Human Factors: Fatigue
Safety standards and workplace safety measures are important to any safety program….
April 21, 2020
What is Fall Restraint?
As Director of Sales and Business Development for Rigid Lifelines, I am…
January 23, 2020
Workplace Safety and Rigid Track Systems
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…
January 8, 2020
Hierarchy of Fall Protection
The term fall protection covers a broad range of topics and ideas….