The ABCs of Fall Protection

With over 20,000 products designed for the specific needs of many industries with work at-height hazards, we can help find the combination of anchorages, body support and connector solutions to meet the requirements of many applications in the construction industry.

• 42% of construction industry deaths in the United States involve falls
• 25% of fatal accidents in the United Kingdom occurred with people working from height
• 54% of US fall deaths in construction were workers with no fall arrest system

This is a secure point of attachment on the structure for a personal fall arrest system (PFAS). Anchorage connectors vary by industry, job, type of installation and structure. They must be able to support the intended loads and provide a sufficient factor of safety for fall arrest. In the US for example, anchorage connectors must provide a secure point of attachment for a complete personal fall arrest system, and must be capable of supporting a load of 5,000 lbs. (22kN) or of meeting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) criteria of a 2 to 1 safety factor.

Harnesses distribute fall forces over the upper thighs, pelvis, chest and shoulders. They provide a connection point on the worker for the personal fall arrest system.

Devices such as self-retracting lifelines or energy-absorbing lanyards connect a worker's harness to the anchorage.

Devices such as self-retracting lifelines or energy-absorbing lanyards connect a worker's harness to the anchorage.

It is essential for employees and employers. We offer a variety of training and consultative services to fit your needs.

These solutions help make work environments safer and more productive by reducing dropped object incidents.