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March 2, 2017

Does Behavior-Based Safety Still Apply?

Behavior-based safety (BBS) has been a large part of Environmental Health and Safety since the early 1980’s. Today, it’s become a contentious topic for some people, depending on which side of the debate you stand. BBS was designed to apply the science of behavioral change to safety. It’s a process…

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February 2, 2017

Ask Rigid Lifelines: C-Clamps as an Anchorage in Fall Protection

QUESTION: Can we use a C-clamp as an anchorage on a fall protection…

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December 20, 2016

System Selection Guide: How to Choose the Right Fall Protection System

If you’re looking to install a comprehensive fall protection system for workers,…

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December 1, 2016

Fall Protection: Coping with Complainers

If you work in an industry that requires the use of fall…

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November 9, 2016

What is a Fall Hazard Survey Report?

Before preparing and implementing fall protection procedures, it’s essential to perform a fall hazard survey for every workplace activity where workers are exposed to a fall hazard. Once you have identified potential fall hazards, the next step is to develop a fall hazard survey report. The point of this report…

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November 3, 2016

The ABC’s of Fall Protection: Connecting Devices

A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is comprised of three vital components: an anchorage, body wear (full-body harnesses), and a connecting device (a shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline). The safety of at-height workers depends on these three components, and each one must be in place and used properly to provide…

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October 26, 2016

Workplace Falls: The Cost of Doing Business?

According to the National Safety Council, fall injuries contribute to a large percentage of workers’ compensation and medical costs for companies from all types of industries. This cost has been approximated at 70 billion dollars annually in the United States alone. As a result, CFR 1926.501 Fall Protection is the…

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October 19, 2016

Suspension Trauma and Rescue for At-Height Workers

This blog was originally posted on 10/19/2016 and reviewed on 3/8/2021. Disclaimer:…

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October 12, 2016

Part 4: Fall Protection Procedures: Minimum Requirements for a Managed Fall Protection Program

According to the National Fall Protection Code, ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2007, fall protection procedures are an essential part of developing minimum requirements for a comprehensive managed fall protection program. Last week we discussed training and evaluation; this week we are going to discuss part four of the series—fall protection procedures and general…

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October 5, 2016

Part 3: Training and Evaluation: Minimum Requirements for a Managed Fall Protection Program

Training and evaluations are an essential part of a comprehensive managed fall protection program, especially considering the overall importance of safety and proper training in the workplace. We know, from the American National Standard (ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2007), that there are a total of nine defined personnel in a comprehensive managed fall…

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September 28, 2016

Part 2: Personnel: The Minimum Requirements for a Managed Fall Protection Program

Employers have a lot of duties and responsibilities when it comes to at-height workers. Part two of this four-part blog series covers the responsibilities and functions of different fall protection personnel—following the national standard that determines the minimum requirements for a comprehensive fall protection program—ANSI Z359.2-2007. When reading about fall…

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September 22, 2016

Part 1: Employers: The Minimum Requirements for a Managed Fall Protection Program

Employers have a lot of duties and responsibilities when it comes to at-height workers. Part one of this four-part blog series covers the expectations for employers to keep their workers safer at height—following the national standard that determines the minimum requirements for a comprehensive fall protection program—ANSI Z359.2-2007. POLICY STATEMENTS:…

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