What is the best lanyard for the job?
In a personal fall arrest system (PFAS), a lanyard connects your harness to an anchor…
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What is a leading edge hazard?
A simple way to answer is to ask if there is any chance that the…
Can an overhead crane be used as a fall protection anchorage point?
OSHA allows workers to tie off directly to a non-moving crane or below the hook…
If I fall, how will I get rescued?
OSHA 1926.502(d)(20) states, “The employer shall provide for prompt rescue of employees in the event…
What is the difference between OSHA and ANSI?
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) are both important…
What are the most common violations and penalties being cited for fall protection violations?
OSHA reports that fall protection continues to be the most frequently violated safety guideline year…
Which national safety standard is the best guide for using fall protection equipment properly?
ANSI standard Z359.2 is usually considered the best. It details all employer responsibilities for providing…
What is a “timely manner” for rescue according to ANSI and OSHA?
The ANSI Z359.2-2007 standard recommends less than six minutes to contact an injured worker. OSHA…
What is the maximum free fall distance allowed by ANSI and OSHA standards?
The ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code allows for a 6-foot maximum free fall distance. OSHA…
What is a fall protection rescue plan?
A written rescue plan is part of an overall fall protection plan and is required…
