Articles Tagged with ''Fall Protection''

Access and fall protection equipment is critical for any application where a liquid or dry material is brought into or carried out of a facility, as well as when workers are required to work more than six feet above ground, such as on roofs or tanks. 

Serious injuries can occur if a worker impacts the ground or other lower obstruction. 

ISHN readers have probably heard of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, but there is still a great deal of confusion surrounding the term and how the technology is used in conjunction with fall protection equipment.

In construction work, falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities. 

Slips, trips and falls aren’t always our number one safety concern.

Rigid Lifelines has rolled out three new models of fall protection harnesses: a Standard Universal, Universal-XL and a Universal Deluxe.

Two new ASTM standards for rescue ropes are being developed by an ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue.

Which OSHA standards address fall hazards in construction work? 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart M, which became effective on February 6, 1995, contains general fall protection requirements for construction work. Additional fall protection requirements can be found throughout Part 1926.

A new OSHA Fact Sheet provides information about standards relating to fall protection in residential construction work.