
ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021: Full Body Harnesses Safety Requirements
Over one century ago, a group of workers fought epochs of erosion with 44-pound jackhammers and dynamite. Their job: to free loose rock from the […]
Over one century ago, a group of workers fought epochs of erosion with 44-pound jackhammers and dynamite. Their job: to free loose rock from the […]
ANSI/ASSP Z359.1-2020 – The Fall Protection Code has been released. This standard specifies minimum guidelines for the processes, systems, and components used in a managed […]
You’ve seen the silly trope dozens of times in bad movies: “Who’s in charge here? Not anymore, you’re not.” In truth, some people just don’t […]
In August 2017, ANSI-accredited standards developing organization ASSE voted to change its name to the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). This change will go […]
A safety net is something so practical and dependable that it is synonymous with the idea of metaphorical support in the event of a mistake. […]
Demolition is antithetical to construction, yet the two certainly function together well. To construct on existing structures, it is often necessary to destruct, intentionally removing […]
***Update: This standard has been revised. The current edition, ANSI/ASSP Z359.2-2023 Minimum Requirements For A Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program, is available on the ANSI […]
As we have previously discussed, falls can be tragic, as they account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths in industry and cause other secondary […]
With an extensive mental database at their disposal, workers can safeguard themselves from the anticipated hazards of their occupations. While many of the methods that […]
ANSI/ASSE A10.4-2016 – Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators on Construction and Demolition Sites has been released, revising and updating the past version […]