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We have come a long way with the topic of falls, yet we have a great distance to go. Many who are exposed daily are just be- ginning to understand the risks.
now requires a body harness to distribute the forces of the fall.
New Fall Technology
However, there are technical and chal- lenging topics to address when using these newer devices and systems. These include calculating fall distances, potential swing radius, hardware, and tie-off points to en- sure the integrity of the system will support your falling load. Prompt rescue is neces- sary due to suspension trauma risk. All these are relatively new concepts to address an age-old concern: gravity.
Falls and the forces that result from them are not new, but the science of study- ing them and resolving the risks is fairly new and exciting. Education on this and other topics is essential for us to continue as a society.
Falls impact more than the individual, so do what is prudent to reduce falls in your world and continue to educate yourself so you don’t fall for anything!
Melissa Black, MS, CSP, CIH, is an adjunct professor in occupational safety and health sciences at Columbia Southern University. She obtained her master’s degree in occu- pational safety and health from Columbia Southern University, and she holds both a Certified Safety Professional and a Certified Industrial Hygienist designation, as well as many additional certifications. She is the president of MsR3, LLC, a consulting firm. She works with clients in governments and businesses in various capacities to assist with risk reduction and safety performance.
One of the nation’s pioneer online uni- versities, Columbia Southern University was established in 1993 to provide an alternative to the traditional university experience. This year, CSU celebrates its 25th anniversary as it continues to offer online associate, bach- elor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees such as business administration, criminal justice, fire administration and occupational safety and health. Visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu or call 877-347-6050 to learn more.
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