Choosing the right fall protection equipment is crucial for protecting workers at-height, but it is equally important that it is correctly used. Providing fall protection equipment to employees is one ...

Most folks use ladders in their day-to-day lives, either professionally or personally. That's why training on safe ladder usage so important—and so difficult, says Mike Van Bree, president of the ...

The Bantam switch from Werner is a self-retracting line (SRL) for fall protection when working at height. The Fall Protection Bantam Switch SRL provides unencumbered movement without the discomfort ...

Fall hazards are one of the most serious and persistent risks in the construction industry, especially in roofing and other construction work at elevation. Whether workers are installing shingles, ...

ITASCA, IL — Werner, a leader in ladders and manufacturer of climbing and fall protection equipment, has announced the company will partner with the American Ladder Institute (ALI) for Ladder Safety ...

Approximately 300,000 disabling injuries occur in work-related falls each year. 85% of workers surviving falls lose time from their jobs. This poses a serious problem for exposed workers and their ...

The last earthly contact Siarhei Marhunou had with a construction material was with a 2 x 4 that was part of a protective guardrail on the balcony where he had been installing siding. The barrier had ...

In Part 7, we look at the fall protection requirements for scaffolding users [29 CFR 1926.451(g)]. At what point does OSHA require fall protection for scaffolding users? If the level the employee is ...