Candid Discussion on Fall Protection – Why is it still the leading cause in Construction deaths?

By Safeopedia Staff | Published: July 11, 2022
Presented by Reliance Fall Protection

There are changes coming to the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Standard. The biggest changes that are getting the most buzz, are the changes coming to the ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 Standard. The ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 standard establishes requirements for the performance, design, marking, qualification, instruction, training, test methods, inspection use, maintenance, and removal from service of self-retracting devices.

What are the changes? When are they coming? How does it affect your current inventory? Join Dan Henn as he answers all those questions. Who is Dan and why should you listen? Dan is:

  • Vice-Chairman of ANSI/ASSP Z359 Accredited Standards Committee (The Fall Protection Code)
  • Chairman of ANSI/ASSP Z359.17 Subgroup (Safety Requirements for Flexible Horizontal Lifelines)
  • Chairman of ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 Subgroup (Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices)

He also takes a good look at why Falls are STILL the leading cause of construction fatalities. He gives us his 3 takeaways to how we can make progress on this…plus his BONUS takeaway that will surprise you!

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