The world is beginning to rely more on alternative energy, making wind power one of the largest sources of new electricity generation. As wind turbines begin to dot ...

With linemen no longer able to free-climb, electric utilities nationwide have invested in new fall protection equipment for wood poles, modified work practices, and designed and retrofitted towers to ...

The fall protection market has expanded, even exploded, over the past 10 years," says Ron Cox, vice president for the fall protection division at Bacou-Dalloz, a leading global manufacturer of ...

Each year, OSHA releases new rules and modifies its safety standards. As a result, it is crucial for businesses and construction companies to stay up-to-date with these changes. This will not only ...

These systems are designed to stop a fall — not to prevent it. Most of the requirements here apply to the equipment itself. The employer needs to ensure that equipment purchased for personal fall ...

Protecting workers from falls can be highly complex, requiring safety professionals to navigate a variety of regulations, standards, equipment options, and risks. During this session, attendees will ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Fall protection can be defined as a system or means to prevent or reduce the severity of injuries from a fall. Often, when we think of fall protection, we think of someone ...