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July 8, 2022
Competent vs. Qualified Person Standard — OSHA
Properly identifying hazards in the workplace is a critical aspect of risk…
June 17, 2022
Cages for Fixed Ladders Are No Longer Acceptable Fall Protection Under OSHA
Fixed ladders with cages have been a standard form of fall protection for many…
March 17, 2022
ANSI/ASSP Z359 Versus ANSI/ASSP A10
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a non-profit organization that oversees…
March 7, 2022
8-Step Fall Protection Plan for OSHA Requirements
Potential falls in the workplace are among the most dangerous threats faced…
January 28, 2022
What Qualifies as a Safety Anchorage Point For a Personal Fall Arrest System?
Personal fall protection systems require strong components to protect workers from fall…
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…