January 30, 2020
Fall Protection Guide
Equipment Choices and Usage
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One in three fatalities on jobsites is due to falls
[Note from the editor:
I worked on a production building site in Rio Rancho, NM, one winter back in the 90s. My crew was installing the…
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An in-depth look at what is involved with personal fall protection, how to use it, where it's appropriate, and where to get it
A Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) is an active type of fall…
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The second part of a miniseries on fall protection equipment and techniques
Working near an unprotected or leading edge can expose workers to potential…
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The third part of a miniseries on fall protection equipment and techniques
Guardrails provide a physical barrier between the worker and the fall hazard. When constructed correctly,…
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Aerial lifts are a real time-saver on jobsites; with a few basic safety precautions, they can continue to be
Aerial lifts look simple to use. You can move yourself and your tools exactly to the…
True Stories
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A few minutes up front can save tons of time when you're in the air—and it can eliminate broken ribs, a broken back, or death
Transcript:
00:07 Mike Pelkey: My name is Mike Pelkey, I worked in…
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Falls are the number one cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for one in three deaths, or roughly 267 people every year in the US
You should not have to die to do your job. This video is…
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Ladder safety is not rocket science, it boils down to using common sense and having patience.
Ladders are simple, right? But falls are the leading cause of death in construction. One-quarter of…
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You can't work faster if you're in the hospital—or worse.
It is easy to skip the little safety steps when you're in a hurry, in the zone, or working in the heat. It takes about fifteen seconds to…