A fall incident can be a confusing and frightening event on a job site, so it is wise to have a rescue response plan carefully constructed in a clearheaded moment beforehand. Fatalities caused by ...

What happens after a worker falls and is saved by their personal fall arrest system? Hanging in a harness too long can lead to orthostatic intolerance and suspension trauma. Since there isn't always ...

In the event of a fall, these harnesses help users achieve a gravity override position to relieve pressure on their femoral arteries while they await rescue. Werner has added a patented Relief Handle ...

Werner has upgraded its Blue Armor and LiteFit fall protection harness series, with the addition of a Relief Handle. In the event of a fall, the harnesses will help users achieve a gravity-override ...

HOUSTON -- Pure Safety Group (PSG), the largest company dedicated solely to fall protection, has unveiled two new products to complete its Series line-up of three Guardian Fall Protection safety ...

But while experts credit employers for making strides in their commitment to fall safety in recent years, they say many firms' rescue plans are in need of rescue if they have a rescue plan at all.

A partnership of standards, ANSI/ASSE Z359-2007 Fall Arrest Code, which takes effect this month, provides general industry with knowledgeable, practical norms and guidelines essential to a proactive ...