Falls are a leading cause of injuries to employees that work at height, and the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. With increased height comes an increase in the risk of injury or death by falling. Employers must ensure that their employees working at height not only have the proper fall protection equipment, but are correctly trained in how to use it. Fall protection harnesses and fall arrest equipment is never foolproof, and misused or faulty equipment is just as risky and dangerous as having no protection at all. Employees must be trained in how to inspect and wear a fall protection harness, in addition to receiving the proper certified training for their field. Proper inspection of fall protection equipment is necessary before workers even consider ascending to their position. Fall Protection Harness Inspection Employers must stress the importance of following a strict set of inspection procedures for all fall protection equipment. Teaching employees how to properly inspect and wear a fall protection harness just might save their life. Follow these steps for a thorough inspection before even putting your harness on:
AHS Rescue provides UL approved fall protection harnesses and equipment that meet all required certifications including OSHA and NFPA. AHS Rescue is a leader among safety training companies providing certified training for fall protection and confined space rescue. Contact us today to learn more about our fall protection training and equipment that lives depend on. The post is originally posted @ https://technicalroperescue.wordpress.com/2018/01/23/how-to-properly-inspect-and-use-a-fall-protection-harness/
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