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Is Fall Protection Training a Matter of life or death?

Fall Protection Training and Equipment Vital for Safety

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Fall protection remains one of the biggest considerations for employers that require work at height job duties such as in the construction industry.   Fall protection, as specifically related to construction in OSHA’s standard 29 CFR 1926.501, is the most frequently violated standard resulting in fines to employers.  The most alarming statistic, however, is the number of injuries and fatalities resulting from workers falling from height while performing their duties.

In 2015 alone, 4,836 workers were killed while on the job, with more than 21% of those fatalities in private industry construction.  Furthermore, within that 21%, the deadliest incident is cited as falls, with 364 deaths in the construction industry alone in 2015.

So, what can these employers do to keep their workers safe?  According to OSHA, following three simple steps will save lives.  Plan, Provide and Train.  Employers must take action to plan out the required tasks, provide the proper equipment, and ensure that their employees are fully trained and prepared for work at height procedures.


AHS Rescue Provides Fall Protection Equipment That Saves Lives


AHS Rescue is a leading rescue equipment supplier, with in-depth knowledge of safety and rescue equipment required in commercial, industrial and government agencies.  We make sure that employees are safe on the job, when their duties require rope access training or rope rescue techniques.

We supply fall protection harnesses for Work Positioning, Suspension and Fall Arrest, including the Yates 387P Rope Access Professional Harness, and Petzl AVAO BOD Fast International Version harness, both certified for use with all training classes.

Rope Rescue Classes and Training for Fall Protection


AHS Rescue provides the rope rescue techniques that are vital to industrial workers servicing or constructing towers, bridges, dams, high scalers, sea platforms and construction workers.  In addition to construction and industrial workers, fall protection is critical to search and rescue teams, police and fire departments.   We provide rope rescue classes related to safety when working at height, including Rope Access Skills 1 and 2, Mountain and Canyon Rescue and many others.

For answers to all of your fall protection and work at height questions, contact AHS Rescue for the best equipment available and certified training from experienced safety specialists.

AHS Rescue is recognized as a leader among rope rescue professionals, providing the best in safety equipment and certified training for total safety in work at height environments.  Contact us today to learn the benefits we provide with rope access training and equipment.


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