Selecting
and Inspecting Fall Protection
Equipment: 5 Keys to Success
On
August 21st The
American Society of Safety
Professional's ASSP Weekly
reported that
"It can be challenging to
navigate the world of fall
protection equipment. Between
harnesses, lanyards, d-rings and
other gear, how can you know the
equipment workers are using will
keep them safe when operating at
height? One important step is
selecting the right equipment
and inspecting that equipment
before each use to confirm it
will provide an appropriate
level of protection...As you
select and inspect your fall
protection equipment, keep
these five key points in mind".
Andrew
R. Yarmus, P.E., F.NSPE,
as an OSHA certified Forensic
Engineering consultant, and as
a Past Chair of
the National
Society of Professional
Engineers PE's in Construction Interest
Group, has helped to facilitate
discussions between Professional
Engineers across the country on
important matters such as safety
in both industry and construction.
As a licensed
Professional Engineer, State
Certified Code Enforcement
Official, and OSHA
certified professional,
Mr. Yarmus is credentialed to
consult on site safety and
incident investigation matters. Yarmus
Engineering, P.C. is
available to consult with business
owners, operations managers,
property managers, real estate
developers, builders, attorneys,
contractors, insurance
professionals, adjusters, and
other related parties regarding
site safety issues. Please contact
our office if we can be
of assistance to you or your
clients regarding such matters.
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