Fall Protection Forum

The fall protection industry is evolving. In its earliest form, workers used hemp ropes to tie around their waists in the event of a fall. During the latter part of the 20th Century, advances in technology took the concept of a rope and put it overhead in the form of…

When looking to identify and address fall hazards in any working environment, it is important to understand the different types of falls that a worker may face while performing their daily tasks. Falls can be categorized into three types: falls on a single level, falls to a lower level, and…

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…

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…

The pros and cons of using fall protection in the workplace sparks…

There are many safety regulations concerning fall prevention, including standards for fall protection systems, safety for workers at height, and more. OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926, and ANSI Z359 cover broad topics of fall prevention, and there are many specific standards within those regulations. These regulations define actions and steps employers…

Full Body Harness Inspection Checklist Table Harness Inspection Points Pass Fail 1) Inspect the load indicator warning (located on webbing below dorsal D-Ring pad) to see if any part of it is showing. 2) Inspect hardware for cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, rust, or other signs of wear or damage….