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Friday, November 4, 2011

Fall Protection Info—And It's Free!

Everyone likes free stuff.

International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) has made two of its fall prevention documents available for free download:
  • "Personal Fall Protection Equipment Use and Selection Guide" describes the process of developing a corporate fall protection program; explains the components of fall protection systems; provides examples of how to select equipment for various types of work; and outlines steps for planning the use of fall protection systems. 
  • "Frequently Addressed Topics in Fall Protection" answers questions about equipment and systems, applications, and other considerations in planning and implementing a fall protection program. 
Download the ISEA documents here.

You may also be interested in a two free fall-protection-related downloads from ASSE:
  • ANSI/ASSE Z359.0-2009, Definitions & Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection & Fall Arrest. Retrieve it by completing the form here.
  • ANSI/ASSE Z359.7-2011, Qualification & Verification Testing of Fall Protection Products. To retrieve it, complete the form here.