By eliminating six major recurring errors in fall protection, your company can improve its safety record, and perhaps save lives. From the bottom to the top, let’s look at these six critical fall protection mistakes.

While misusing harnesses is a big mistake, many contractors buy incorrect equipment for specific applications. One common example is that many contractors buy shock-absorbing lanyards and use them in areas with inadequate fall clearance. Instead, a retractable lifeline or a fall limiter should be used.