Walking the Walk…Tips for Complying With the Final OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces Rules

Are falls a concern to you or your workers? Do you regularly inspect walking-working surfaces, correct and guard against hazardous conditions? Are you committed to a safe working environment at your company?

New Snap Hooks Can Help Improve Making Comfortable and Secure Connections

Traditionally, snap hooks or connectors used in fall protection help provide a secure connection point. However, workers will frequently anchor these connectors incorrectly. In work environments such as construction, tower climbing, scaffolding and steel erection, the use of connectors that are not rated for transverse loads may present inherent risks.

Falling Objects: Protecting Your Workplace From Falling Tools

According to the BLS, there are more than 42.400 “struck by falling object” OSHA recordable incidents every year in the U.S. Are you ready to #StoptheDrop?

Stand Up to Falls: Learn the ABCD’s of Fall Protection

A fall at work can be terrible. But, a fall from heights in the midst of an already dangerous job can be devastating. Do you know how to properly inspect your fall protection gear to ensure it is secure, compliant with OSHA regulations and comfortable?

OSHA Requirements and Regulations Change: Time to Trade in Old Equipment

Workers and safety managers can now trade in their old equipment for more than 170 DBI-3M™ SALA® and Protecta® Fall Protection Products and receive cash rebates.

OSHA Walking-Working Standards: The Time for Training is Now

We invite you to join us on April 25th and 26th for 3M’s Southern California Safety Showcase, with two days of events, demonstrations and training opportunities to help you achieve compliance.

The Evolution of Fall Protection and the Rescue Breakthrough You Should Know About

There are many elements of workplace health and safety; fall protection is just one piece of a complete system. In this article, we take a look at some of the changes beyond the OSH Act that have helped lead to this marked improvement.

The New Fall Protection Code, ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 Overhaul

ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 addresses the means of occupational fall prevention and fall arrest. It is anticipated that this newly overhauled standard will help to increase awareness and provide guidance to the complete ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code.

How to Fit, Wear, and Inspect your Fall Protection Gear

In this article, which first appeared in CoatingsPro Magazine in the May 2016 issue, authors Mark Caldwell and Tim Thompson address the importance of using fall protection equipment—for people and for tools—properly.