In this quick video, you will learn the five must-do safety checks that show you what to do before you put on a harness and the signs for when it’s time to replace it.
Often, shares MSC Safety Specialist Bruno Cunha, metalworking shops don’t realize that the fall protection requirements specified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration begin at 4 feet in general industry workplaces. OSHA details the specifications for harnesses in OSHA Standard 1910.140 on Personal Fall Protection Systems.
“It doesn’t seem that high,” but manufacturing businesses must protect their workers from falls any time workers are elevated above 4 feet to do their jobs, Cunha says.
Cunha demonstrates the inspection technique using a Pro-Safe safety harness.
Find additional fall protection best practices in our video “4 Ways to Stop Falls from Height and Improve Fall Protection.”
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