FrenchCreek Blog

Harnessing Safety: Tips for Maximizing Your Full Body Harness

As a leading fall protection manufacturer, FrenchCreek Fall Safety understands the significance of a full body harness as a vital safety equipment utilized across diverse industries to safeguard workers when working at heights. We emphasize the importance of using our full body harness correctly and efficiently to ensure the highest level of safety and reduce […]

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Understanding the OSHA Requirements for Confined Space Tripods

As a leading manufacturer of fall protection equipment, FrenchCreek Fall Safety understands the importance of adhering to safety regulations and providing reliable solutions for workers in confined spaces. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established specific requirements for confined space tripods to ensure the safety and well-being of workers. In this article, we […]

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Can You Share A Full Body Harness?

We often receive the question, “Can we share a full-body harness?” It’s an important topic to address, and while the short answer is “Yes,” there are several other crucial factors to consider when it comes to keeping workers safe at heights. The safety of workers is of utmost importance, and ensuring proper fall protection measures […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Fall Protection in Aerial Lifts!

When it comes to working at heights, ensuring proper fall protection is crucial for the safety of workers. Whether you’re operating an aerial lift or a scissor lift, understanding the fall protection requirements is essential to keep yourself and your team safe. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the necessary fall protection measures for both […]

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Ignoring Fall Protection in the Workplace: The High Cost of Low Priorities

The safety and well-being of employees are crucial in any workplace. One of the biggest hazards that employees face is falls, which can lead to serious injuries, disabilities, and even fatalities. Falls are a major cause of workplace injuries and deaths, and the cost of ignoring fall protection can be significant both financially and in […]

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Safety Stand-Down 2023

  Join One Of Our FREE Webinars Class sizes are limited sign up early to reserve your spot! FrenchCreek is proud to offer these FREE  classes during the OSHA Safety Stand-Down week of May 1st-5th. Anyone who wants to prevent fall hazards in the workplace or wants to learn more about fall protection is welcome to […]

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OSHA vs ANSI: A Comparison of Fall Protection Regulations

As a fall protection equipment manufacturer, it’s crucial to understand the regulations and standards set by the industry. Two major organizations that play a role in setting these standards are OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute). But what exactly sets OSHA and ANSI apart and how do they impact […]

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11 Hidden Fall Hazards

Hidden Fall Hazards And How to Avoid Them Fall protection is a critical aspect of workplace safety, but even the best safety plans can’t account for every potential hazard. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the hidden fall protection hazards that could put your workers at risk. These hazards are not always obvious, […]

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Harness Inspection, Top 5 Things To Look For

While there is no definite service life for a fall protection harness it is important that workers take the time each day to visually inspect their full-body harness. Passing your daily inspection is the only criteria for your harness to be fit for use. A typical full-body harness can handle some wear and tear that […]

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