
Archive for November 18, 2016
What’s the Best Equipment for Fall Protection?

When it comes to safety and fall protection on the job site, OSHA itself provides just three simple guidelines: plan, provide, and train.
Of course, the details are a little more involved than that. When it comes to the “providing” stage, here’s the all of the fall protection equipment you may need:
- Harness
When you have workers at heights, they should be wearing a full body harness that is properly fitted. People come in all different shapes and sizes, of course, which is why OSHA recommends testing fall arrest systems at a weight of 300 pounds to account for everyone. - Netting
Safety nets are also a good idea, especially for potential fall distances greater than 25 feet, or where scaffolding and temporary floors are not in use. - Connecting Device
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