Fall Protection Forum

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…

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

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

Falls are serious hazards, especially in environments where workers perform their duties…

Personal fall arrest systems, or PFAS, include anchorage, body support or body…

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

It’s always important to provide fall protection for people working at heights. OSHA requires fall protection any time someone is working four feet above the ground or higher for general industry or six feet or higher for construction. But it’s not enough just to have fall protection equipment: that equipment…

  Fall protection systems are made up of a variety of precision…

Falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries and deaths. Fall protection systems are…

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 is somewhat more complicated than a simple yes or no.  In some instances, OSHA permits workers to use a crane hook as an anchor point, but…

Rope grabs provide personal fall arrest or restraint in rugged work environments, such as construction, oil production, and window washing. When combined with a lanyard and body harness, rope grabs should move freely up and down vertical lifelines. Checking that rope grabs function properly is essential for keeping workers who…

Common sense tells us that even a simple slip and fall can lead to injury. But how serious can these injuries be, and how does a fall to a lower level increase the risk of serious injury, or even death? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were…