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Fixed-Ladder Safety System Harness Connections: Waist vs. Chest
July 30, 2026Ladder Safety Systems Waist-Level vs. Chest Connections on Fixed-Ladder Safety Systems Why FC Safety recommends a front waist connection for compatible vertical climbing systems. When using a fixed-ladder safety system, the location of the harness connection matters. It affects how the worker moves, how the climbing device travels, and how the harness supports the worker […]
READ MOREIntroducing the FrenchCreek 8′ Class 2 Personal SRL: Compact Protection for Smarter Tie-Off
July 06, 2026New Product Launch Introducing the FrenchCreek 8′ Class 2 Personal SRL The new FrenchCreek 8′ Class 2 Personal SRL is a compact self-retracting lifeline built for mobility, 100% tie-off, and smarter fall protection planning on demanding jobsites. 8′ compact length Class 2 SRL Dual-leg design Steel cable lifeline Class 2 capability is important, but it […]
READ MOREPortable Guardrail Systems: A Safer Solution for Rooftop Fall Prevention.
June 19, 2026Fall Prevention Safety Guide The Best Fall Protection Is Preventing the Fall in the First Place Harnesses, lanyards, and self-retracting lifelines save lives every day. But when a fall hazard can be eliminated or controlled with a passive system, workers are protected before a fall can happen. Passive fall protection Hierarchy of fall protection GR200 […]
READ MOREHow To Calculate Fall Clearance Like A Pro: Distances, Formulas & More
May 19, 2026Picture this: you’re twenty-five feet in the air standing on a steel beam completely exposed to the elements. The only thing keeping you safe from taking a fall is a full-body harness and properly tied-off lanyard. Good thing you were trained correctly on your fall protection system. Surely, if you took a fall from this […]
READ MOREAerial Lift Fall Protection Requirements: The Complete OSHA Guide
May 19, 2026When it comes to working at heights, ensuring proper fall protection is crucial for the safety of workers. Whether you’re operating a boom lift or a scissor lift, understanding aerial lift fall protection requirements is essential to keep yourself and your team safe. In this guide, we’ll cover OSHA’s requirements for both aerial lifts and […]
READ MOREConfined Space Tripod Requirements: OSHA Standards & Equipment Guide
May 19, 2026Confined space tripods are a critical piece of safety equipment for workers entering manholes, tanks, vaults, and other permit-required confined spaces. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established specific requirements for confined space tripods and retrieval systems to protect workers during entry, descent, and emergency rescue. As a manufacturer of fall protection equipment, […]
READ MOREFall Prevention vs. Fall Protection
May 19, 2026Fall 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 guardrails, covers, or nets. Fall […]
READ MOREFall Protection Equipment Essentials: The Gear Every Worker Should Have
November 13, 2025The importance of fall protection equipment Falls remain the leading cause of death in the construction industry — and the most preventable. According to OSHA, there were 421 fatal falls in 2023, accounting for nearly 40% of all construction fatalities. These tragedies often occur from roofs, ladders, or scaffolds — situations that could have been […]
READ MORESafety Meets Comfort: The Stratos 22AL Series Lightweight Full Body Harness
November 11, 2025Every worker at height knows the feeling: long days strapped into a harness that’s heavy, bulky, and tough on the body. Safety is non-negotiable, but when comfort is sacrificed, the workday becomes harder than it needs to be. At FrenchCreek, we set out to solve that challenge. The result is the Stratos 22AL Series lightweight […]
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