Overhead rigid rail fall protection systems provide the highest degree of mobility and safety in fall protection. The system is designed to prevent its user from falling a long distance if he/she should slip while traversing along an elevated surface. While the rigid rail system does not prevent falls, when properly used, it limits the distance a user can fall to less than two feet. Rigid Rail Fall Protection In an overhead rigid rail fall protection system, a steel track is installed above your walking surface providing continuous lateral coverage along the unprotected area. The user is ..read more

Fall-related incidents at work cost U.S. businesses $15.4, cause 200,000 days away from work injuries, and claim 800 American worker lives annually. Construction workers are the most at risk and construction businesses are the highest targeted industry for safety groups. Rooftop falls are the most common and costly. Rooftop Falls are Costly Recently, a Buffalo man who suffered sever and disabling injuries in a workplace fall was awarded a $9.5 million settlement resulting from the incident. In 2017, a roofing and siding worker fell about 30 feet onto a concrete floor while replacing the roof o ..read more

When adjusting, removing, or applying tarps over loads, you are performing operations that require fall protection. OSHA requires fall protection when you are working more than four feet above a lower level or over dangerous equipment in general industry. Loading and tarping fall protection options include overhead rigid rail, access platforms, and any personal fall-arrest or restraint gear needed to use within those systems. These systems protect you when you are, preparing, receiving, or delivering a load. Your employer must provide OSHA compliant fall protection and train you on safely oper ..read more

When you cannot eliminate a hazard on your job site, you must look to implementing engineering controls to protect your workers. When it comes to fall hazards, engineering controls can include both prevention and/or protection equipment. It is important to know the difference, and to consider all risk and injury mitigation strategies from the perspective of fall prevention vs fall protection. An example of these two different controls are safety cages and overhead anchorage. Fall Prevention vs Fall Protection While safety cages provide a level of fall prevention, the risk of a fall and subsequ ..read more

With fall-related incidents claiming 800 lives, causing 200,000 injuries, and costing $15.4 billion annually, investing in fall protection solutions is a critical safety element. Budget for 2021 fall protection to secure your workforce and mitigate asset losses. Budget for 2021 Fall Protection From custom overhead rigid rail fall protection systems to pre-engineered and personal fall protection and prevention products, there are solutions to help maximize safety for your particular operations and budget. Custom Overhead Rigid Rail fall protection systems provide the highest degree of mobility ..read more

With workplace falls consistently remaining as a top cause for injuries, fatalities, and costs for U. S. businesses, reviewing facilities for hazards should be a priority. As winter weather approaches, facilities need to prepare to avoid falls during snow removal. Avoid Falls During Snow Removal Heavy snow loads can be a risk to structures and snowmelt and slide can pose hazards at ground level. While rooftop snow removal may be necessary, making sure the risks associated with removal are minimized is critical. Consider some of the following when evaluating and planning for safe snow removal o ..read more

Thank you to all of our staff, partners, and clients for hanging in with us in 2020. We know safety is always a priority and are honored to be trusted with resolving your fall hazards and protecting your essential workers. Thank you from Fall Protection Systems The post Thankful for You appeared first on Fall Protection Systems ..read more

With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. Because falls continue to plague U.S. businesses, OSHA focuses significant resources on fall prevention. Unfortunately, some businesses fail to resolve fall hazards even after citations, resulting in repeat fall protection violations. Repeat Fall Protection Violations There are four types ..read more

‘Tis the season to brighten your homes and workplaces with festive holiday decorations. ‘Tis not the season to risk the safety of yourself or your employees. Improper fall protection at the workplace has topped OSHA’s Top Ten citations for nine consecutive years resulting in about 800 fatalities annually and about 200,000 additional serious injuries. Accidents at home happen too with catastrophic consequences. It is critical to consider fall safety during holiday decorating. Fall Safety During Holiday Decorating If you have opted to decorate your home or workplace for the holidays, your first ..read more

As businesses across the country onboard temporary staff to meet holiday season and increased essential operation and production demands, they must ensure safe workplaces for temporary workers. Safe Workplaces for Temporary Workers The safety of temporary workers can be overlooked as they get placed in a variety of jobs that they are not always given adequate training, explanation of duties, or complete safety and health training for. To complicate even further, temporary workers placed by staffing agencies can lead to misunderstanding of the role and duty of all involved. While the extent of ..read more