Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...

Falls remain the number one killer of workers in the construction industry and the number two killer of workers in private industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. One would think, given ...

Fatalities caused by falls continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, and fall protection remains OSHA’s most frequently cited violation across all industries. The successful ...

ANSI has approved two ASSE standards addressing fall protection: ANSI/ASSE Z359.14-2012, "Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems" and revised ...

These are some exciting times in the world of work at height. Modern fall protection equipment and systems allow workers to perform their jobs with more mobility, greater comfort, and most importantly ...

In the event of a fall, these harnesses help users achieve a gravity override position to relieve pressure on their femoral arteries while they await rescue. Werner has added a patented Relief Handle ...

Pure Safety Group (PSG) has unveiled two new products to complete its Series line-up of three Guardian Fall Protection safety harnesses and keep workers at height safe in many real-life work scenarios ...

The Werner ProForm SP Full Body harness with SwitchPoint technology is designed for post-fall safety and rescue. The harness was developed for specialized professionals and takes the Werner patented ...

Many times in the wind energy industry, it isn't a fall from a wind turbine that necessitates a rescue. Workers can slip, trip or be hit by falling objects. Electrical and mechanical issues can play a ...