Fall Protection

Anchor trolley

Anchor Trolley fall protection trolleys are designed to connect a worker to a horizontal track fall protection system and roll along with the worker.

Study of carpenters finds lower rates of falls from heights

Durham, NC – The incidence of falls from heights among union carpenters in Washington state dropped more than 80 percent from 1998 to 2008, according to a new study from Duke University.

Safety stand-down on falls set for Sept. 3 in Midwest

Kansas City, MO – Construction sites throughout four Midwest states will be participating in an OSHA-sponsored safety stand-down Sept. 3 to raise awareness about fall hazards.

Deaths due to roof falls in mines down 30% since 2007, MSHA says

Arlington, VA – Mining deaths from underground roof falls have dropped more than 30 percent since 2007, the Mine Safety and Health Administration announced Aug. 5.
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Ladder guidance part of OSHA fall prevention campaign

Washington – OSHA recently published four guidance documents as part of its campaign focusing on fall prevention in the construction industry.

Rooftop fall protection solutions

XSPlatforms provide rooftop fall protection compatible with almost any type of rooftop material.

Free app aims to help workers correctly position extension ladders

Washington – A new smartphone application from NIOSH is intended to help workers safely use extension ladders.

Portable fall protection system

The Griffin portable fall protection system provides custom-engineered fall protection solutions for workers at height.

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Fall protection

KeeLine Overhead Lifeline Systems provide fall protection and support for one or two workers at elevated heights.

OSHA, NIOSH, CPWR re-launch fall prevention campaign

Silver Spring, MD – A nationwide collaborative campaign to prevent falls in the construction industry was re-launched this past week on Workers Memorial Day (April 28).

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