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\"SafetyAccording to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration<\/a>, the most common cause of worker injuries is falling. But with the use of fall protection systems such as a full body safety harnesses, it’s also one of the most preventable.<\/p>\n

Fall arrest systems should be used whenever a worker is working at a height of six feet or more. They come into use only when a fall occurs.<\/p>\n

A full body harness with a shock absorbing lanyard or retractable lifeline is the preferred type of fall arrest system because it distributes the force of the fall throughout the whole body.<\/p>\n

Equipment Classifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fall safety equipment is categorized into four classes:<\/p>\n

Class 1<\/strong> — Body belts, such as those that include single or double D-rings, that are designed to restrain a person in a hazardous work position and reduce the chance of falling. Body belts are not recommended the potential for a fall exists. They should be used only for positioning.<\/p>\n

Class 2<\/strong> — Chest harnesses are used when there is the limited potential for a fall, but not when there is a genuine vertical free fall hazard. Chest harnesses also are used to retrieve people such as those who have fallen into a tank or bin.<\/p>\n

Class<\/strong>\u00a03<\/strong> — Full body harnesses are used when there is a real danger of a vertical fall.<\/p>\n

Class 4<\/strong> — Suspension belts are independent work supports used to suspend a worker in the air during a job. Examples include boatswain’s chairs or harnesses that can be lowered or raised into position.<\/p>\n

Other Examples of Fall Protection Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n

Other examples of fall protection systems include:<\/p>\n

Rope Lanyards<\/strong> — These offer some elastic properties for stopping falls, but are used primarily for restraint purposes.<\/p>\n

Web Lanyards<\/strong> – These are ideal for use where there is the risk of a fall that is less than two feet.<\/p>\n

Cable Positioning<\/strong> — Designed for environments in which there is corrosives or excessive heat. Typically, these are used in conjunction with shock absorbing devices.<\/p>\n

Shock Absorbing Devices<\/strong> — These are used when the fall arresting force needs to be greatly reduced.<\/p>\n

Rope Grabs<\/strong> — These are deceleration devices which travel on a lifeline. They are used to safely ascend or descend ladders or sloped surfaces and automatically use friction to engage the lifeline and lock in order to stop a fall.<\/p>\n

Retractables<\/strong> — These provide fall protection and mobility to the user when working at a height or in places where there is a danger of falling.<\/p>\n

Safety Nets<\/strong> — These are used to reduce the fall risk when working where temporary floors or scaffolding are not used and the fall distance is greater than 25 feet.<\/p>\n

Rail Systems<\/strong> — These are used on ladders or curved surfaces to reliable prevent falling.<\/p>\n

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