Fall Protection


Adjusting to a New Standard

ANSI Z359.7-2011 took effect on Oct. 3, 2012. It applies to all products within the Z359 Fall Protection Code.

Get Your Construction Solutions from Construction Solutions

The online database offers a list of options for occupational hazards on construction sites.

Top Five Ways to Reduce Fall Hazard Risk

This is key: Once the right risk assessment data is collected, it should be used to implement a long-term fall protection abatement program.

Rigid rail fall arrest systems provide shorter free-fall distances, reduced risk of secondary fall injuries such as swinging into obstacles, and no negative impact on a second worker in the event of a fall. (Gorbel Inc. photo)

Creating a Fall Protection Plan and a Safer Workplace

Once a company determines the need for a fall protection system, there are four options to evaluate: eliminate, prevent, restrain, and arrest.

Talking About Compliance

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The June 8-11 event in Orlando will be here before you know it, and it follows a highly successful conference in another prime destination, Las Vegas.

Looking Ahead to Safety 2014

The June 8-11 event in Orlando will be here before you know it, and it follows a highly successful conference in another prime destination, Las Vegas.

Fall Protection Product Spotlight at ASSE 2013

Still a major issue facing the health and safety industry, fall protection is a focus of many companies as ASSE.

Aluminum Company Cited for Nine Safety Violations

The company was investigated under an OSHA emphasis program focusing on the primary metal industry.



Peak Construction Season Brings Safety Stand Downs

Two took place in Tennessee and the Chicago area this week, focused on preventing caught in/between accidents and falls.

This year

Vegas App-eal

ASSE's Safety 2013 conference includes more than 250 sessions and one of the best safety and health exhibit halls of the year.

Is Fall Arrest Equipment Too Good?

Experts discussed the differences between U.S. and international standards and the recent move to make some components strong enough to withstand much larger fall forces.

Nano, Oil & Gas, Silica Top AIHce Topics This Year

Several educational sessions and expo products are aimed at the booming oil & gas market.

OSHA, Consulate Ally to Promote Safety for Dominican Nationals

The alliance will offer guidance on a variety of hazards to workers in four states.

Cleaning Company Fined for Worker's Death

OSHA fined an Illinois industrial cleaning company after a worker was killed falling from his ladder.

HSE Revising Guidance for Health and Safety in Care Homes

It addresses the various hazards encountered in group homes, such as infectious diseases, slips and falls, and patient lifting injuries.

Florida Roofer Fined $213,300 for Fall Hazard Violations

Collis Roofing Inc. received four citations related to the company's alleged lack of fall protection.

NYC Inspection Sweep Totals at Least $954,450 in Penalties

Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri announced the numbers while kicking off the Department of Buildings' ninth annual Construction Safety Week with the 2013 Build Safe/Live Safe Conference.

Partners Re-Launch Construction Fall Prevention Campaign

OSHA, NIOSH, and CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training collaborate on this campaign with the National Occupational Research Agenda Construction Sector Council.

Contractor Fatality Data Highlight Governments' Role

For the first time, the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data for 2011 include data on fatal injuries involving contractors.

Oil & Gas Extraction's Fatality Rate 7 Times Higher Than U.S. Average

MMWR published an analysis of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data for 2003-2010, which tabulated 128 deaths in offshore and on-shore operations.

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