Fall Protection

Work-related falls can result in severe injuries and death. According to the National Safety Council, falls to a lower level were the second leading cause of workplace fatalities in 2009, behind highway crashes.

The MightyLite Leading Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline is designed to protect a worker during a fall that involves going over an edge.

The AirCore Harness combines comfort with functional components. This lightweight, full-body harness is designed with breathable, open-core padding technology that provides optimal airflow.

Scaffolds can be a safer and more productive way to work than ladders, but they must be set up correctly, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health warns, noting that the majority of fatal falls among construction workers in Massachusetts involve scaffolds.

Although truck drivers and delivery workers are exposed to a number of traffic-related hazards every day, one hazard that may not be apparent is the risk of falling from a vehicle.

NIOSH and other safety experts tout the benefits of Prevention through Design, a method used to integrate safety into every aspect of a process, product or facility during the design stage. So why hasn’t it become a common practice?

The Twin Turbo D-Ring Connector easily adapts two lightweight TurboLite Personal Fall Limiters for continuous tie-off fall protection. Its innovative design connects to the back D-ring of any fall protection harness and increases worker productivity and versatility due to freedom of movement.

Fall protection systems may prevent a serious injury or fatality. However, if a worker wearing fall protection gear falls and is suspended in a static upright position for an extended period of time, too much blood can accumulate in the veins and blood flow cannot normalize.

Reduce your risk of slips, trips and falls by keeping floors clean and clear of clutter, maintaining good lighting both indoors and on outdoor walkways, and more.

Fall protection is designed to save a worker’s life, but it also can create risks in certain situations. If a worker is suspended for too long, he or she may develop what is known as suspension trauma.