Fall Protection

Falls in construction: CPWR survey seeks worker observations

Silver Spring, MD — How can employer interventions be improved to help prevent fatal falls to a lower level among construction workers? CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, in conjunction with the American National Standards Institute Z359 Committee, has developed a survey to collect observations from workers who have witnessed or experienced a fall.

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Floor care system

The 3M Advanced Floor Care System is designed to achieve a high-gloss appearance with less labor and fewer chemicals over time.

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Tool tether kits

Stronghold by PSG has introduced all-in-one tool tether kits for use by workers at height. The kits include tethers that connect tools to wrists, belts and other anchors, as well as coils, bungees and swiveling premium tethers that prevent tangles while handling tools.

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Positioning lanyards

Grade 43 Chain Positioning Lanyards are ideally suited for positioning or restraint applications when used in conjunction with a full-body harness with side or hip D-rings.

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Safety harnesses

The Honeywell Miller H500 series of safety harnesses features specially formulated webbing that flexes to accommodate movement and body contours. Shoulder and back padding minimize overexertion and offer more breathability to keep workers drier and cooler, while an ergonomic waist pad provides optimum lumbar support.

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Anti-slip renovation stair tread

STAIRMASTER anti-slip renovation treads are ideal for exit path markings, safety egress systems, steps and landings.

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Trends in … fall protection

It’s been nine years since the Fall Protection – General Requirements Standard (1926.501) moved to No. 1 on OSHA’s Top 10 list of most cited violations, knocking off the previous top-spot holder, Scaffolding (1926.451). And it has stayed in the top slot ever since. Why? Experts who spoke with Safety+Health had some thoughts to share on the subject.

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Anchors

Kee Rigid Anchors fall arrest systems provide personal fall protection in tie-back applications such as suspended platforms, window washing, equipment tie-back, and general rooftop maintenance and repair operations.

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Safety helmet

The Vertex Vent helmet features a six-point suspension system that conforms to the wearer’s head. The CENTERFIT system encourages perfect centering of the helmet on the head with two side adjustment wheels.

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Fall protection system

The SRC360 Mobile Safety Rail System is an OSHA-compliant passive fall protection system. It’s designed to be used at or around leading-edge fall hazard areas.

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