Video: How To Inspect a Full Body Harness

The FallTech video (5:47 minutes) shows you how to properly inspect and wear a full body harness

August 28, 2014

OSHA requires that every piece of fall protection equipment is inspected by the worker prior to use and once a year by a competent inspector. This video shows you how to inspect and don your full body harness.

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House Approves Continuing Resolution that Funds Highway Bill through 2021

The House of Representatives approved by a 359-to-57 vote a resolution that would fund federal government programs beginning through December 11, and extend surface transportation funding legislation through fiscal 2021

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Soil to Stadium Time-Lapse: Raiders' Allegiant Stadium in 3 Minutes

Time-lapse video details 32 months of construction of the Las Vegas Raiders new home, Allegiant Stadium, highlighting unique features of the domed stadium that make it an architectural and engineering marvel

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We Need to Talk About Suicide in the Construction Industry

An often-overlooked part of workplace safety is mental health; and as the leading occupation for death by suicide, it is time to take psychological safety in the construction industry seriously.

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Autodesk and AGC Grant Program Will Provide Custom-Fitting Safety Harnesses for Women

Grant program to help address industry need for better-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women working at heights

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Rotating Deck Anchor

Rotating Deck Anchor with 360° self-orienting D-ring for use in temporary and reusable applications.

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[VIDEO] Fall Arrested? Suspension Trauma is Why You Must Have a Rescue Plan

Hanging in a fall-safety harness too long can cause suspension trauma; this recorded webinar explains how you can prevent injury after averting a fatality

Roofing Contractor Hit with $1.8 Million OSHA Penalty for Fatal Fall

The contractor has also been indicted for workplace manslaughter

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Werner Adds Relief Handle to Blue Armor, LiteFit Fall Protection Harnesses

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.

WernerCo Targets Training 17,000 Construction Pros for National Safety Stand-Down Initiative

Fall protection and ladder safety training will take place at more than 200 Safety Stand-Down events

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Doka Smart Edge Guardrail System

Safe edge protection for concrete and steel buildings.

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Pure Safety Group Checkmate TR3 Tripod Fall Protection for Confined Spaces

One of 20 new fall protection products PSG is launching in 2019 for the construction, oil and gas, energy, utilities, telecom, mining and transportation industries

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Guardian Self-retracting Lifelines

Guardian Fall Protection's GR11, GR6 and GR6 Tie-Back meet OSHA standards, exceed ANSI standards and will be CSA-certified

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DuraTech Personal Leading Edge Self-Retracting Lifelines

Single and Twin 9-ft. self-retracting lifelines provide safety, comfort and durability

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V-SERIES Full Body Harness

Sponsored by: MSA Safety

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[VIDEO] 5 OSHA Tips to Prevent Workplace Falls

These 5 measures from OSHA can help keep workers safe from falls on the jobsite

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Werner Max Patrol Leading Edge Self-retracting Lifelines

Combine freedom of movement performance with a fall arrest mechanism designed to minimize clearance requirements

Two Colorado Construction Companies Cited After Worker's Fatal Fall

OSHA cited the two construction companies for failing to use adequate fall protection and restrict employees from standing on the mid-rails of scissor lifts

Werner to Train 25,000 Construction Professionals During Month of May

Fall protection and ladder safety training planned during annual safety event, with six free trainings to be given away in 2018

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3M DBI-SALA Comfort Grip Connector for Fall Protection

The 3M DBI-SALA Comfort Grip Connector is designed and certified to arrest a fall when loaded in multiple orientations improving connecting and disconnecting and providing anchor flexibility

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SureWerx Now Brings Pro Tool, Equipment and Safety Products to the US

Canadian one-source supplier of American Forge, Sellstrom, PeakWorks, Pioneer, KneePro and Ranpro products lays down streamlined new distribution in the US

3M Fall Protection Trade-in, Trade-up program allows workers and safety managers to trade-in qualifying fall protection equipment and trade-up for more than 170 products from the 3M Fall Protection line as well as receive cash rebates.

3M Fall Protection Trade-In, Trade-Up Program Offers Cash Rebates

Trade in old equipment for industry-leading 3M Fall Protection equipment plus cash rebates

Bridge Contractor Fined $189K After Two Workers Injured from Fall

Abhe & Svoboda Inc. was fined for nine safety violations including failing to protect workers from falls

While OSHA has made some extensive updates to its guidelines for fall protection, the most recent changes were created with a safety mindset and are intended to help lower fatality and injury rates in workplaces across the nation.

What You Need to Know About OSHA's Fall Protection Changes

New OSHA rules taking affect in 2017 and 2018 have impacts on both the construction industry and general industry

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[VIDEO] Stopping Falls, Saving Lives

When employers and employees work together, falls can be prevented and lives can be saved

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Safety a Top Concern on 1,200-ft.-long Elevated Pedestrian Connector Project

A crew of three to four workers took three months to complete the complex roofing project with zero injuries reported.

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Werner to Lead 150+ Training Events During OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down

Participants will be trained on basic safety protocols by application and how to respond when a potential incident occurs

During the OSHA Stand-Down, 3M will support customers throughout the United States with demonstrations and trainings at participating construction sites that will emphasize the importance of fall protection for workers and protecting the workers around them with fall protection for tools.

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3M Fall Protection will emphasize inspection of equipment and dropped tool prevention during 2017 OSHA Safety Stand-Down