Fall Protection

Fall protection near exposed edges: Washington state issues hazard alert

Tumwater, WA — A new hazard alert from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is intended for employers and workers who use personal fall arrest systems positioned near exposed edges.

Trends in … fall protection

Safety+Health spoke with Melissa Black, president of consulting firm MsR3 LLC and an adjunct professor in occupational safety and health at Orange Beach, AL-based Columbia Southern University, to get her thoughts on what’s new in the fall protection field, how workers can avoid misuse and how workers can best stay safe.

Mobile fall arrester

The ASAP LOCK Mobile Fall Arrester works by moving freely along a rope without manual adjustment.

Retractable Y-lanyard

The Millennium 2 Web Retractable Y-Lanyard features 1-inch webbing and an 8-foot length, as well as an improved swivel yoke for extra comfort.
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Mobile safety rail

The SRC360 Mobile Safety Rail System is an OSHA-compliant passive fall protection system that uses weighted cast-iron base plates and railings to act as a barrier around workplace safety hazards.

Self-retracting lifelines

Checkmate Xcalibre Self-Retracting Lifelines range from 25 to 130 feet, with user ratings on the Xcalibre SRLs at 130 to 310 pounds.

Fall protection harness line

The V-Flex, V-Form and V-Fit harnesses have been added to the V-SERIES line of safety products.

Rooftop crossover

Crossover Safe Access Platforms provide safe, efficient routes for maintenance, construction and other personnel accessing flat and low-sloped rooftops.
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Overhead fall protection system

Safe and reliable, the P Series Skid-Mounted Fall Protection is a portable overhead rigid-rail fall protection system.

Tool tether system

The FallTech for Tools Dropped Object Prevention System complies with ANSI 121-2018 and ISEA standards to limit injuries and create safer work environments.

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