Safety articles on Fall Protection

Someone is inspecting a body harness
Fall Protection

Harness Safety Checks: Inspection Tips and Best Practices

A thorough inspection of a fall protection body harness to ensure it is safe to use can be the critical difference between a routine task and a life-altering incident.

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Two workers utilizing fall protection while removing snow from a rooftop.
Fall Protection

Workplace Winter Safety for Rooftop Snow Removal

Snow removal operations can be dangerous and workers should be trained on how to safely remove snow from rooftops and other elevated structures.

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Worker wearing a hardhat and fall protection climbing up a tower.
Fall Protection

Safety Precautions for Tower Climbing Work Activities

Because tower climbing is so physically and mentally demanding, preparation is key and all tower climbers must be trained before being allowed to climb.

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A worker wearing a hard hat and a safety vest demonstrating how to wear a personal fall arrest system shown from the front and the back.
Fall Protection

Personal Fall Arrest Systems are Critical Fall Protection

Fall hazards are recognized as one of the OSHA Big Four. Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) are commonly used by workers when serious fall hazards exist.

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Re-enactment of a worker who is not wearing a hard hat with a tool about to hit his head.
Fall Protection

Stop the Drop and Prevent Falling Object Injuries on the Job

When workers are exposed to falling object hazards, they must wear head protection and additional safety measures must be implemented.

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Worker wearing a hard hat climbing up a ladder to get into an attic.
Fall Protection

Fall Hazards and Protection Methods for Workers in Attics

All workers exposed to fall hazards must be trained and know the procedures to follow to minimize fall hazards to ensure their safety while working in attics.

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Vertical rebar that is capped to prevent an impalement hazard.
Fall Protection

How to Handle Impalement Hazards on Construction Sites

Safety precautions and best practices to consider when impalement hazards are a risk on the construction site.

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