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Choosing a fall arrest system
What are the advantages and disadvantages of overhead rigid rail systems compared with those of overhead cable-based systems?
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Safely working at height
Most workers are trained to climb using the “three points of contact” rule, but how do they stay safe when tools and equipment need to go up with them?
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OSHA’s standard on walking-working surfaces
What is the OSHA standard on walking-working surfaces for general industry (1910 Subpart D) and why is it important to the safety of workers?
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Fall restraint vs. fall arrest
What’s the difference between fall restraint and fall arrest, and why is it important?
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Fall protection and the Hierarchy of Controls
Regarding fall protection, should we focus on the latest “gadgets” or the basic hierarchy of addressing the risk of gravity?
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After a fall from height
What are the health risks associated with a post-fall condition? How can fall protection harnesses mitigate these risks?
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Dual reciprocating barrier
What’s a dual reciprocating barrier, and why do workplaces with an elevated platform or mezzanine need one?
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