Fall Protection Articles
What's With Dual Leg Lanyards?
Hey, what's the big deal with dual leg lanyards? Did you know that dual leg lanyards can increase safety and provide increased mobility? But how? Enough questions, let's go over what's so special about dual leg lanyards.
Classic Holiday Falls
Cast your vote for your favorite “holiday fall” from some great Christmas movies.
General Lanyard Regulations To Know
In our series of brief introductions to the policies and guidelines from OSHA and ANSI... That sounds like it could be a kid's show doesn't it?
(Cue: Announcer Voice) "And now get ready for another crazy adventure with OSHA & ANSI in the Land of Lanyards!"
Here's what the have to say...
Pearl Harbor and Fall Protection
What To Look For When Buying a Lanyard?
Buying a lanyard can be a tricky proposition. Therefore, we'll offer some quick buying tips for you to keep in mind when your hunting for your next connector.
Preliminary OSHA Findings - 2009 Violations
Ok, so I'm a little behind the times on this one. I'm just getting around to posting this... so sue me. OSHA, big brother, recently released a preliminary list of the top 10 safety violations. Surprise, Surprise, look who made the list.
Weights and Lanyard Selection
One of the key factors in the selection of a fall protection is its weight. Why? Well, because this thing is going to be hanging off of your back. Add a full 8 hour work day to the equation and you're going to be in a world of hurt when it's time to clock out. How can you fix this? It's very simple.
Who the Hell is ANSI?
In our attempt to inform you about the regulatory bodies of the fall protection world, I'd like give you a brief history of ANSI (American National Standards Institute).
What To Look For When Buying A Self Retracting Lifeline
Hunting for the perfect retractable can be tricky. However, there are three things you'll want to pay special attention to. What are the three components of a self retracting lifeline you should be looking at? Read on silly...
Fall Protection Harness Regulations
Once again it is time for some regulation review. This week we'll be going over some basic regulations for fall protection harnesses straight from the brain trusts at OSHA.
DBI-SALA D-Ring Anchor Plate Review
Today we'll be reviewing the DBI-SALA D-Ring Anchor Plate . It's a fairly inexpensive anchor solution with very little flare, but does the bare bones presentation lead to a purchase. Let's find out.
When To Use Cable Lanyards
In the world of fall protection, lanyards are everywhere. Hell, most of them are indistinguishable from brand to brand. For a newcomer, this is a disaster. What is the real difference? Um... that depends. However, in this post, I want to point out a lanyard that a lot of people don't even know exist. When should you be using a cable lanyard?