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depending on the nature of the work you do.
Clearly, fall protection is not just for construction sites. It is
important to understand what fall protection equipment you need to have at your facility to comply with OSHA regulations and to keep your workers safe.
It is worth taking a moment to review the so-called “ABCs of fall protection”—Anchorage, Body Wear and Connectors—as well as some of the standard PPE you can use to keep workers safe inside your facility.
Anchorage
The first element of fall protection is anchorage, or the secure point to which the workers’ fall protection system is tied off. Overhead tie-off is the gold standard for anchorage solutions, although alternatives exist for special circumstances where an overhead anchor point is impractical. In most facilities, however, overhead anchorage can be achieved in multiple ways.
Many facilities include permanent overhead anchors in situations where fall hazards are persistent and where workers may need overhead tie-off repeatedly. Permanent, fixed anchor points may be welded or clamped to the beams at various points in your facility. Some facilities have installed track systems for workers who need to access hardware or equipment at heights for repairs or maintenance. Others include permanent
It is important to understand what fall protection equipment you need to have at your facility to comply with OSHA regulations and to keep your workers safe.
horizontal lifeline systems consisting of two or more anchor points connected by a cable to which workers can tie off, which allows workers to enjoy a wide range of motion while staying safely tied off at all times.
Not all facilities have permanent overhead anchorage built in, and there may be applications where temporary anchorage may be needed. Solutions for temporary anchor points include
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