The Dangers of Working From Heights After a Hurricane
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...
5 Fall Protection Trends to Watch Out for in the Construction Industry
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...
Everything You Need to Know About Self-Retracting Lifelines
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...
The Dangers of Working at Height in the Oil and Gas Industry
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...
Eight Steps to Ensure Your Safety Harness Fits Properly
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...
Lifeline Systems–Importance and Standards
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...
Engineered vs. Non-Engineered Fall Protection Systems
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...
Workplace Injuries
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...
Suspension Trauma
Did you know there is a dangerous—even deadly—effect of fall arrest called suspension trauma? Companies with employees who work at heights often discuss the dangers of falling with their workers, with saving workers' lives as the end goal. However, people...
