Today we’re going to learn more about the science behind fall protection harnesses, and our guest today is 3M’s David Baker.
Fall Protection Safety Tip: Importance of inspecting, fitting, and adjusting your Full Body Harness before each use
It is essential that the users of a full body harness receive proper training and instruction, including detailed procedures for the safe use of such equipment in their work application.
Fall Protection Safety Tip: Are You Prepared in the Case of a Fallen Worker?
Equipping harnesses with suspension trauma safety straps is an easy and effective way to help delay and possibly help prevent the onset of negative symptoms brought on by orthostatic intolerance resulting from a fall from height while in a full-body harness.
Fall Protection Safety Tip: What Do the ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses Changes Mean for You?
Read up on what the ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses changes mean for you.
Fall Protection Safety Tip: Inspection and Product Life for Fall Protection Products
Learn about some useful recommendations when it comes to fall protection inspection of equipment and gear.
Global Science of Safety Podcast: Fall Protection Fundamentals – DEFs
Continue the discussion on the ABCs of fall protection in the second part of this series, but this time with a focus on the DEFs (descent and rescue, education, and fall protection for tools).
Fall Protection Safety Tip: How do Impact Indicators Work on Fall Protection Harnesses?
Find out why it is important to use the impact indicators properly on your fall protection harnesses.
Global Science of Safety Podcast: Fall Protection Fundamentals – ABCs
Learn more about how the hierarchy of controls is used in assessing the hazards and risks of situations that involve heights, and the ABCs (anchorage, body support, connectors) of fall protection.
Fall Protection Safety Tip: Can I Mark or Label My Certified Fall Arrest Product?
Marking and identifying various fall protection products made of webbing (i.e., belts, harnesses, lanyards, anchorage straps, etc.) is appropriate as long as acceptable materials or processes are used.
After the Earthquake: Personal Protective Equipment for Cleanup
Selection of appropriate safety equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), is critical to all rescue workers, law enforcement, and other professionals involved in the aftermath of an earthquake.