Fall Protection Articles

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Z359 Standard Receiving Industry Recognition

Mar 07, 2018
- Utilities PS
- Management PS
- Engineering PS
- Consultants PS
- Construction PS
- Standards
- Advocacy
- Fall Protection
As secretariat of the ANSI-accredited Z359 standards committee, ASSP collaborates with a diverse group of stakeholders to develop consensus standards that address work-related falls, which continue to be a leading cause of injuries and fatalities.
Updates on the A1264.1 on Walking/Working Surfaces

Mar 23, 2017
- Slips & Trips
- Fall Protection
- Standards
Keith Vidal, M.S., P.E., CXLT, is chair of the A1264 Accredited Standards Committee. He shares insight on the A1264.1-2017 standard, which addresses walking and working surfaces.
NIOSH Releases Hazard Recognition Simulator for Aerial Lift Operators

Jun 20, 2016
- Construction
- Fall Protection
- Government Affairs
NIOSH has developed an aerial lift hazard recognition simulator to help potential aerial lift operators acclimate to aerial lift operation and to identify the common occupational hazards that can be present during use, such as depressions, crushing hazards, tip over hazards and others.