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For professionals working at heights, controlled descent is critical. Whether you’re a window cleaner, a search and rescue worker, or someone involved in confined space entry, efficient and precise rope control is paramount to ensuring safety. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, “In 2022, falls from elevation represented approximately 81% of all fatalities and 20% of all nonfatal slips, trips, and falls for all industry workers (CDC, 2024).” Below, we explore self-braking descen …

Falls remain one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. According to the National Safety Council, falls resulted in 865 worker deaths in 2022, with hundreds of thousands more requiring days away from work due to fall-related injuries (NSC, n.d.).  Below, we discuss the importance of reliable fall protection equipment and explore some of the leading solutions from FrenchCreek Safety to help keep your workers safe.  For a limited time, get 15% off select F …

It’s time for National Safety Stand-Down Week. From May 1 to May 5, 2023, OSHA encourages employers across industries prone to workplace fall hazards to set aside time to learn more about fall safety hazards and prevention. You can participate by hosting a Safety Stand-Down, using educational materials from participating organizations, and ensuring you have the correct PPE for work. The most crucial part of any workday, no matter what industry you’re in, starts with making sure you can …

Work done in confined spaces and high places has something in common: the need for fall protection equipment. This gear can help workers avoid falling in the first place, arrest their fall so they don’t hit a lower level, and keep them in place until they can be brought back up. But PPE is the last line of defense in the event of an accident and should be a part of a complete fall rescue plan. Prevent injuries and death by being prepared for fall hazards and confined space dangers. The …

Out of 1,061 construction employee fatalities in 2019, 401 of them were preventable deaths caused by falls from elevation. OSHA's 8th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction event was created to raise awareness and stop injuries and fatalities from falls across the country. This year, the event takes place from May 3-7, 2021.What is a Safety Stand-Down?A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event where employers and employees talk directly to each other about safety. …

No two work sites are the same, but for those industries that pose a fall hazard risk, a lot of the protections will look similar. However, some work sites require different types of fall protection equipment. Employers unsure of the exact solution for their job site will turn to the hierarchy of fall protection: a graded system that examines safety practices and data to help implement a fall prevention plan. Listed in order from the most to least effective solutions, here are the controls …

You can never be too careful when it comes to fall safety. Protecting your fellow workers from possible falls, slips, and trips when they’re working on elevated surfaces or around holes in the ground is just too important. Falls are the most common type of workplace injury. Protect your employees by making sure they have the right fall safety equipment. Fall protection requirements vary from job site to job site. OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet …

When your workers are working off the ground, there’s always a chance they could fall and injure themselves. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 5,190 fatal work injuries in the U.S. in 2016 alone — a 7% increase from 2015. From secure harnesses to reliable hard hats, you need to make sure that you’re doing everything you can to protect your employees from workplace falls and injuries. But, fall protection should be a group effort. Everyone on your team needs to work tog …

PK Safety has been working with French Creek Production and is excited to announce the result of that collaboration— a harness kit with the PK Safety logo on it. French Creek is a company that’s dedicated to safety and specializes in fall safety equipment and rescue and recovery systems, and we were pleased to join them in creating a new fall harness kit. The PK Safety Harness Kit with Bag is comparable to the DBI kit that we’ve been selling all along, but with a few more features and a nic …

Harnesses are part of the program to provide fall safety while working at height. That's their number one job. But comfort has to be up there in the list of requirements especially for folks who wear their harnesses for long periods of time each day. Delta harnesses have come quite a long way since the days when at-height workers were tying a rope around their waist. Delta's new Vest-Style Comfort Positioning Harness 110084 is the latest advancement to combine incredible comfort w …