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Fall Protection and Rescue Solutions
3M Fall Protection elevates worker safety to new heights with the proven and trusted DBI-SALA® and Protecta® brands of fall protection equipment.
Leadership at heights. Applied to harnessing safety through science.
Bringing together a history of innovation and excellence, 3M Personal Safety Division offers its customers access to the quality products, people and service of the trusted 3M™ DBI-SALA® and 3M™ Protecta® Fall Protection brands.
3M Fall Protection also offers training and services to help all workers at height and those who employ them understand that an effective fall protection program requires more than selecting the right equipment; it also requires certified fall protection training by professional instructors. Gain insight from our experience so you can help elevate your employees’ safety and comfort to new heights.
The ABC's of Fall Protection
Effective fall protection requires a combination of products working together, often described as the ABC’s of fall protection. The anchorage connector, body support and connecting device—form a complete fall protection system for maximum worker protection. But don’t forget about D, E and F, the other important components of a comprehensive fall protection program: descent and rescue, education, and fall protection for tools.
Learn more about the fundamentals of Fall Protection.
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Additional Fall Protection Systems and Services
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Netting and Guardrail Systems
Create a safer work environment by using passive fall protection that doesn’t require active involvement of your workers.
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Engineered Permanent Horizontal Lifeline Systems
Build safety into your structure with the addition of permanent, custom horizontal lifeline systems. 3M offers consulting, design and manufacturing.
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Connected Safety RFID Systems
Keep track of your gear and safety assets with the 3M™ Inspection and Asset Management (IAM) System. Used with all kinds of PPE, it integrates seamlessly with factory installed RFID tags in most DBI-SALA products.
A Plan for Safety
An effective fall protection or rescue program doesn't happen by accident, and it takes more than just buying some equipment. It starts with a plan and a commitment to follow it to the letter. Get sample fall protection and rescue plans and related resources.
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Fall Protection and Rescue Plans
Download sample plans to use as a template to build your own.
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Inspection Checklist
Download an easy-to-follow checklist for the inspection of fall protection equipment.
Download fall protection inspection checklist (PDF, 1.71 MB)
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Dropped Object Prevention Plan
Kick-start your dropped object prevention program with the combined knowledge of dozens of drop prevention experts from the world’s largest companies.
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3M Fall Protection Trade-In, Trade Up ProgramLearn more and estimate your rebate
Convert to 3M Fall Protection and receive rebates when you trade in your old fall protection.
More from 3M Fall Protection
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Are you prepared for the upcoming Dropped Objects Standard?
Did you know over the past year, 3M™ and several leading safety equipment manufacturers have been working with the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) to develop a standard for dropped objects equipment manufacturers.
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OSHA Ruling Affects Fixed Ladders, Cages and Wells
In November of 2016, OSHA published its final rule on Walking and Working Surfaces, updating the existing standard.
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We're raising the bar with our 3M™ Protecta® harnesses.
Now you can get comfort, convenience, upgraded features and a sleek, modern look— all at an entry-level price.
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Upcoming events:
World of Concrete 2019
January 22-25, 2019 | Las Vegas, NV | Booth: O30325National Association of Tower Erectors
February 4-7, 2019 | Grapevine, TX | Booth: 215American Society of Safety Professionals 2019
June 9-12, 2019 | New Orleans, LA | Booth: 1137
Fall Protection Resources
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Key OSHA and ANSI standards related to fall protection and rescue.Key standardsGo to key standardsA reference to choosing the right lanyard length for an application.Fall clearance calculatorDownload fall clearance calculator (PDF, 248.84 KB)Stay informed on technical issues.Technical bulletinsFind technical bulletins in the resource libraryStay informed on recalls and field service actions.Find notifications and advisories
Recall Notice: Twin-Leg Nano-Lok™ edge and the Twin-Leg Nano-Lok™ Wrap Back Self-Retracting Lifeline
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Click here for stop use and product recall notice.
On July 25, 2019, 3M Fall Protection announced an immediate stop use and product recall of the 3M™ DBI-SALA® Twin-Leg Nano-Lok™ edge and the Twin-Leg Nano-Lok™ Wrap Back Self-Retracting Lifelines. 3M determined that in a fall and under certain conditions, the energy absorber of these devices may not properly deploy which could expose the worker to serious injury or death. There have been no reports of accidents or injuries associated with this issue, but these products must be removed from service immediately.
Thinking About Fall Protection Video Series
Gain an introduction to the core concepts of fall protection in our free 11-part online video series.
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