The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) enforces safe working conditions for general industry and construction, while the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) provides performance standards for fall protection in the United States. However, there are no accrediting or certifying agencies for the U.S. wind energy industry. “There are not many regulations specific to…
Six features to look for when selecting a safety harness
Shane Morrison, Equipment Sales Supervisor, Gravitec Systems, www.gravitec.com The full body harness is perhaps the most common piece of equipment in the fall-protection industry. It is also possibly one of the most under-considered. A harness is a necessity for almost any worker in a fall arrest, fall restraint, or work positioning scenario, and yet, do we…
The full-body harness goes on THIS way, shows poster
A safety poster demonstrates proper use of a full body harness. It is the first in a series of educational fall-protection posters that address safety at height fundamentals and topics relevant to those who work at height. The 19 x 27-in. full-color glossy illustrates how to don, adjust, and inspect a full body harness. It…
Considerations for fall-arrest anchor points
David Lough, Application Engineer, Gravitec Systems Inc, Seattle, gravitec.com All fall-arrest equipment must meet some sort of standard and pass some tests so equipment manufacturers can ensure end users and employers that the equipment will perform to specifications. These standards (ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code) are the first defense in place to save lives while…