Fall Protection

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Are there gaps in your fall protection program?

May 13, 2021

Connected technology has emerged over the last decade and can boost the level of safety for those who work at elevation, enhancing a fall protection equipment program.

Video | Fall prevention: Testing the human limits

March 24, 2021

Electrical contracting company Rosendin created this educational video to showcase the importance of proper fall protection. They even conduct a mock autopsy with a medical doctor.

New access doors improve safety for workers at Connecticut Water Treatment Plant

Thomas Renner

March 22, 2021

Employees working at water treatment plants face danger every day. The work is inherently treacherous, as water makes every step potentially hazardous, and sometimes even life-threatening.

Proactive fall prevention – in just 2 minutes

Chelsea Kidd, MBA, CSCS, CPT

January 14, 2021

As the second leading preventable workplace injury, falls plague the workforce. The impact of fall related injuries is felt heavily in service-providing industries as well as transportation, utilities and the health care sector.

Pure Safety Group (PSG) introduces tool tethering kits to prevent dropped objects

November 25, 2020

Stronghold® by PSG, the dropped objects prevention brand of Pure Safety Group (PSG), announces the introduction of all-in-one tool tether kits for use by workers at height.

Petzl launches Technical Partner Program and network for the US & Canadian markets

October 21, 2020

Petzl’s Professional Division is pleased to announce an innovative new partnership program in the US and Canadian markets.

Are You Ready for National Safety Stand-Down?

5 Things You Can Do to ‘Walk the Talk’

September 7, 2020

It’s no surprise that safety is top of mind for every worker on every job site. And yet, falls from elevation are still happening. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls from elevation continue to be the leading cause of death for construction employees.¹

Utilize camera technology to increase fall protection safety

Bob Levine

August 4, 2020

Workplace deaths caused by falls from elevated work locations are consistently second only to those caused by motor vehicle accidents. Last year OSHA issued more citations for fall protection violations than for any other category.

Safeguard your employees

Using personal fall arrest systems require serious planning, training

Mark H. Stromme

July 14, 2020

Falling to a lower level may be a hazard employees are exposed to during their shift. However, taking the right precautions can keep employees from suffering injury or even death.

What’s your strong point?

How to use an OSHA-compliant fall protection anchorage

Angela Sauceda

July 14, 2020

What comes to mind when you think of a fall protection anchorage? Regardless of the type of anchorage you use, do you know if you’re OSHA-compliant? It can be tempting to assume that as long as the anchorage can support at least 5,000 pounds, you’re good to go.

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Webinar Industry

12/16/16

ASSE to host virtual symposium on new OSHA Walking-Working Standard

The American Society of Safety Engineers is offering a virtual symposium to help occupational safety and health professionals better understand the sweeping changes OSHA recently made to its final rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection standards in relation to slip, trip and fall hazards. Read More

Webinar

5/20/20 to 5/20/21

Contact: Varonica Galbraith

Fall Protection and Safety Training: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You

On Demand Do you need Confined Space, Fall Protection or Rescue Training? Learn the guidelines from OSHA and ANSI around who needs what kind of training.

Webinar

10/1/20 to 10/1/21

Contact: Varonica Galbraith

How to Avoid the OSHA Top 10 Violations

On Demand Learn how to avoid becoming another OSHA statistic. Certified safety experts will review best practices for remaining compliant with fall protection, hazard communication, and lockout/tagout.

Webinar

3/30/21 to 3/30/22

Contact: Varonica

Work at Height: The Critical Difference Between Equipment Misuse and Foreseeable Misuse

On Demand We will cover the recognized, foreseeable hazards in fall protection equipment use and how to manage the successful use of fall equipment designs.

On Demand Learn how to harness the power of visual communication to create a resilient safety culture and keep employees connected, informed, invested, and safe as they re-enter the workplace.

Join us for a one hour webinar to stay up-to-speed on the latest OSHA, White House, congressional, and state COVID-19 initiatives. You will learn how to facilitate the return of employees to the workplace while avoiding costly lawsuits and administrative citations.

Items Tagged with 'Fall Protection'

ARTICLES

Are there gaps in your fall protection program?

Video | Fall prevention: Testing the human limits

New access doors improve safety for workers at Connecticut Water Treatment Plant

Proactive fall prevention – in just 2 minutes

Pure Safety Group (PSG) introduces tool tethering kits to prevent dropped objects

Petzl launches Technical Partner Program and network for the US & Canadian markets

Are You Ready for National Safety Stand-Down?

Utilize camera technology to increase fall protection safety

Using personal fall arrest systems require serious planning, training

What’s your strong point?

EVENTS

Webinar Industry

ASSE to host virtual symposium on new OSHA Walking-Working Standard

Webinar

Fall Protection and Safety Training: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You

Webinar

How to Avoid the OSHA Top 10 Violations

Webinar

Work at Height: The Critical Difference Between Equipment Misuse and Foreseeable Misuse

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