Fall protection systems function to save a worker’s life in the event of a fall. Therefore, governing organizations hold them to high standards meant to guarantee as much as possible that they serve that purpose every time. Accordingly, fall protection...

Reducing workplace injuries is not just the right thing to do for the safety and well-being of employees; it also saves employers money. For any employer looking to improve their bottom line, there is no better place to start than...

With fall protection sales snowballing in North America, now, more than ever, is the best time to reevaluate your inventory and vendor pricing. Research and Markets states, “The fall protection equipment market is expected to grow from US$ 2,934.86 million...

Falls are one of the leading causes of injuries and deaths in the workplace. While this is true in all industries, falls are a significant danger in construction. Therefore, OSHA has created fall protection requirements for all industries to eliminate...

A safety harness, also called a body harness, is defined by OSHA as "straps that secure about the employee in a manner to distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest, and shoulders, with a...

Electrical safety in the workplace is an important topic. Unfortunately, there were 160 electrical fatalities in the workplace in 2018, and 54% of those fatal injuries were in the construction industry. Explore the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), a non-profit devoted...

A fall protection harness and its accompanying fall arrest system are frequently the only things between a worker and injury or death due to a fall, so it must be correct. Choosing the proper fall protection harness depends upon many...

Personal fall protection equipment keeps a worker from being injured or killed when working at heights, but it is not as simple as putting the equipment on and getting to work. In addition to having training on the correct way...

While meant to provide fall protection, the reality is that fixed ladders with cages do not provide adequate fall protection! Fall protection measures are continually advancing and improving. Operating under the idea that every fall is preventable, fall safety protocols...

There are many different job situations where you could be working at heights, so there is a wide array of fall protection equipment to meet each scenario. One decision with each instance where fall protection equipment is needed includes determining...