3M Fall Protection elevates worker safety to new heights with the proven and trusted DBI-SALA® and Protecta® brands of fall protection equipment.
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.
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.
Additional Fall Protection Systems and Services
Create a safer work environment by using passive fall protection that doesn’t require active involvement of your workers.
Build safety into your structure with the addition of permanent, custom horizontal lifeline systems. 3M offers consulting, design and manufacturing.
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.
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.
Download sample plans to use as a template to build your own.
Download an easy-to-follow checklist for the inspection of fall protection equipment.
Download fall protection inspection checklist (PDF, 1.71 MB)
Kick-start your dropped object prevention program with the combined knowledge of dozens of drop prevention experts from the world’s largest companies.
Convert to 3M Fall Protection and receive rebates when you trade in your old fall protection.
More from 3M Fall Protection
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.
In November of 2016, OSHA published its final rule on Walking and Working Surfaces, updating the existing standard.
Now you can get comfort, convenience, upgraded features and a sleek, modern look— all at an entry-level price.
World of Concrete 2019
January 22-25, 2019 | Las Vegas, NV | Booth: O30325
National Association of Tower Erectors
February 4-7, 2019 | Grapevine, TX | Booth: 215
American Society of Safety Professionals 2019
June 9-12, 2019 | New Orleans, LA | Booth: 1137
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.
Gain an introduction to the core concepts of fall protection in our free 11-part online video series.