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OSHA vs ANSI: A Comparison of Fall Protection Regulations
February 02, 2023As 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 […]
READ MORE11 Hidden Fall Hazards
January 19, 2023Hidden 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, […]
READ MOREHarness Inspection, Top 5 Things To Look For
October 20, 2022While 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 […]
READ MOREDeveloping A Fall Protection Rescue Plan
September 21, 2022Download 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, […]
READ MORECertified Vs. Non-Certified Anchors
May 11, 2022Do You Want A Certified Or Non-Certified Anchor? It seems like it would be an easy answer to an easy question. While instructing a recent fall protection training, Blaine Pettit FrenchCreek’s director of protection training, asked the question to a classroom of attendees. Despite most attendees having years of fall protection experience, they almost all […]
READ MORESafety Stand Down 2022- Free Webinars
March 24, 2022Looking for ideas for this year’s OSHA National Safety Stand-Down? Join us May 2-6 during one of our Stand-Down webinars. What is Safety Stand-Down Week? OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to directly talk to employees about fall prevention and fall hazards in the workplace. Visit OSHA’s website for more details. […]
READ MOREFall Protection Harness Expiration, Is There A Date?
March 17, 2022It’s a question we always get asked, “What is the life expectancy of my harness?” Or, “Does my fall protection harness have an expiration date?” There is no mandated fall protection harness expiration date That’s right, you read that correctly. Neither OSHA nor ANSI have current standards that set a specific time frame for removing […]
READ MOREFIVE MOST COMMON FALL PROTECTION MISTAKES
March 14, 2022In the fall protection industry, every decision can be the difference between life and death. Here are the Five Most Common Fall Protection Mistakes and how to avoid them.
READ MOREHow To Calculate Fall Clearance Like A Pro
March 03, 2022The Importance Of Calculating Fall Clearance Picture 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 […]
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