Employers Must Provide PPE
Many different jobs require their employees to use PPE. The purpose of any form of PPE is to protect the employee from being injured while on the job. In 2008, OSHA instituted a new rule that said that employers must...
Good vs. Bad Anchor Points
Anchor points are the part of a fall arrest system that the harness and lanyard connect to, also referred to as a tie-off point. The worker’s harness attaches to a lanyard that connects to the anchor point; the anchor point...
Horizontal Lifeline Systems
Using traditional anchor points is not always possible—explore the details of using a horizontal lifeline instead. The use of anchor points as part of a fall arrest or fall restraint system is an important consideration and only approved anchor points...
Ladder Cages Are Not Fall Protection Compliant
Ladder cages have not been fall protection compliant since late 2018, but Safe Climber has a solution that attaches to any fixed ladder! In mid-November of 2018, OSHA issued regulation 1910.28(b)(9), which requires general industry employers to provide fall protection...
Make Fall Safety a Top Priority
Falling while working at heights is the leading cause of death in the construction industry and the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), in 2019, 880 workers died in falls, and 244,000 were injured badly...
Mast Climbing Work Platforms Inspection Tool Makes Safety Simple
Use the Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) inspection tool to hit all the points of a pre-shift daily inspection. MCWPs are motorized elevating equipment used to allow construction workers to work at varying heights. Its powered drive unit moves the...
Safety Guidelines for Working with Ladders
Ladders are an ordinary tool on a job site or in the workplace, so it’s no wonder they account for a high number of fall injuries and death. Misuse of ladders ranks as one of OSHA’s top 10 violations every...
Four Proven Ways to Protect Against Falls
Fall prevention is a critical component of any company’s safety management program; explore these four proven methods to protect against falls. Fall protection comes in four forms: Fall elimination, fall prevention, fall arrest, and administrative controls. They form an order...
3 Areas to Consider When Implementing Fall Prevention Protocols
Fall protection should be on the frontlines of any company’s safety protocols where workers are performing tasks four feet or higher above lower levels. The construction industry is full of dangers, and the most common hazard is falling. According to...
