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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…
Fall Prevention vs. Fall Protection
Fall Prevention vs. Fall Protection Fall prevention and fall protection are often used interchangeably, but they are very different in how they protect workers. The first of these, fall prevention, is the process of preventing falls from occurring by eliminating or minimizing the potential of fall hazards. This can be achieved through systems, such as…
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…
Is A Confined Space Tripod What You Need?
Confined Space & Safety Systems Working in a confined space comes with many hazards. Falls in confined spaces are particularly dangerous as, unlike falls in open areas, a confined space severely limits how a rescue can be conducted. Not only are rescuers limited by how they can access a fallen or injured worker, but they…
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,…
30 Years Of FrenchCreek Fall Safety
This week we are celebrating 30 years of FrenchCreek Fall Safety! On Thursday, December 15th, our company president Jason Wible was presented with an award from the Manufacturer & Business Association by Chris Peterson to commemorate the 30th Anniversary here at FrenchCreek Fall Safety. A lot has happened at FrenchCreek Fall Safety since our beginnings…
Resources Newsletter November 2022
Resources and tools for you. In this resources newsletter, we figured we would gather the most helpful resources for our distributors that we have. Looking at all that we’ve done in the past year, we get that sometimes something can fly under the radar, which is why a collection of tools and resources as well…
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…
Developing A Fall Protection Rescue Plan
Download FrenchCreek’s free Rescue Plan PDF with Rescue Checklist. Request a Free Rescue Checklist for your team! When working at height, you need a rescue plan Simply put, a rescue plan is the implementation, practice, and knowledge on how to safely rescue a worker whether that be in a confined space, from a free fall,…