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FrenchCreek Blog
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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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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…
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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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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…