Sponsored by MSA Safety, this CPD explores best practice for safe access and egress when working at height, highlighting key ...

Preventing Ladder-Related Citations, Part 3 OSHA has a short list of general requirements for stairways and ladders. Do you know what they are?

A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found that Mr Pywell had used a ladder to access the beams, where there was no edge protection in place, leaving him to fall almost eight feet (2.4m).

The use of ladders Where the use of a ladder is the only practicable way to do a job requiring work above 2 metres, employers must make sure the ladder is appropriate to the task. Ladders should be ...

Working in high places can be risky, especially on construction sites or tall ladders. Remember, a small mistake can lead to serious injuries or worse. That’s why fall protection is so important ...

Taylor’d Systems LLC, a leading manufacturer of firefighter training props, has teamed up with Head Rush Technologies to integrate the TRUBLUE iQ fall protection device into its innovative ...

While engineered fall protection systems are effective, OSHA-compliant edge protection is attainable for small contractors and small projects—if there is a commitment.

That could be a guardrail, a personal fall protection system or safety netting; regardless, some form of fall protection must be used above those height thresholds. Ladders Regarding ladders, one of ...

As of November 2018, OSHA requires all new permanent, fixed ladders to be equipped with a personal fall protection system or ladder safety system if there is a risk of falling 24ft or greater to a ...

Fall Protection Solutions for Ground Support and Aircraft Maintenance Operations Falls from heights are a leading cause of occupational injuries and even fatalities.

Refer to the ladder safety system manufacturer’s specifications to confirm which harness D-ring location their shuttle device must attach. As stated above, all permanent ladders 24' or higher built on ...