Additionally, one system can protect many people, unlike a fall restraint or fall arrest system, which only protects one worker at a time. Travel restraint is the third choice for fall protection.

Active fall protection can include fall detection devices and fall restraint systems. On the other hand, passive fall protection is a system that is non-dynamic, stationary, and does not move or ...

Restraint typically is the preferred fall protection system when the environment allows, because a fall completely is avoided. However, there are many environments where it’s not optimal. Restraint ...

THERE are hundreds, if not thousands, of available fall protection systems and temporary anchors that end users can buy, install, and use when and where they are required. For example, a worker ...

Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury and death in construction. Discover how industry leaders can develop effective fall ...

Rotterdam-based fastener supplier McNetiq launched a new series of magnetic anchors for fall protection when working at height. The first product in this series, released in July, is the workplace ...

Working at height has always been one of the most dangerous tasks in construction, maintenance and industrial settings. When someone slips or ...

After that, he recommends fall restraint systems in which a worker uses fall protection equipment in such a manner that it allows him or her to do the work but not to reach the edge of the structure.

BPA mandated 100% fall protection for wood poles. Now linemen are required to wear fall protection harnesses when working at heights above 4 ft. Implementing Fall Protection for Wood Poles. One of the ...

1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – FED personnel take a hands-on approach by fitting the latest harness equipment during Fall Protection training at the Far East District Headquarters, Nov. 30 ...

Diversified Fall Protection, which is backed by North Branch Capital, has acquired Hazelwood, Missouri-based Fall Protection Systems, a provider of engineered fall protection systems and related ...