FallTech has released a series of instructional videos highlighting fall protection equipment. The first video shows how to inspect and don a full body harness and gives examples to ensure proper usage.
The second video explains how to check your fall protection lanyard and highlights the warning signs of an unsafe lanyard.
The last video shows how to inspect a self-retracting device and shows how to test the device prior to use.
To learn more about fall protection, be sure read the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code Definitions & Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection & Fall Arrest standard as well as Qualification & Verification Testing of Fall Protection Products standard. You can also view a Tech Brief on the standard here.
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