Rescuing people and restoring power and property after a natural disaster is daunting. First responders are tasked with going into dangerous and unstable situations. One of the most hazardous aspects of the job is working from heights. Whether clearing debris...

Fall protection is a critical part of workplace safety and constantly evolving. As new technologies and methods emerge, fall protection systems become more advanced and effective. In the coming years, we expect continued innovation in this area, with new products...

You have many options for fall protection devices, and one of those options is self-retracting lifelines. SRLs are also known as automatic fall arrest devices, retractable fall arresters, retracting lanyards, and fall arrest blocks. An SRL is a retracting lanyard...

Working at height in the oil and gas industry comes with a unique set of dangers. Fall protection is always a top concern, as workers must use scaffolding, ladders, and other elevation devices to access equipment and perform repairs. Slips...

A fall protection safety harness protects you from severe injury or death if you fall when working at heights, so it must fit properly. An improperly-fitted harness can fail or cause harm to the wearer in the event of a...

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the construction industry. To combat the dangers of falls, OSHA has created mandatory standards that employers and employees must follow to prevent or arrest falls. Lifeline systems are...

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...