Fall protection equipment is an essential part of many dangerous work environments. As the name implies, it is used to prevent workers from falling from heights or into dangerous machinery, making its value unquestionable.
However, when it comes to fall protection equipment, there’s a lot to know. From rigging hardware to wire rope slings, proper use of fall protection equipment requires thorough knowledge of multiple complex components. In today’s article, the team at Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Co. will be discussing the ABCs of fall protection equipment, which make it easy to remember everything you need to know about this life-saving gear. Continue reading to learn more, then contact us with any questions you still have at the end!
Anchorage
Anchorage is the first step in any fall protection system. This term refers to securing your rigging and ropes to a stable anchor point. This anchor point effectively becomes your lifeline, so it is vitally important to make sure that it won’t fail under any circumstances. For this reason, many construction sites feature fall protection anchors that are permanently installed on the roof or ceiling, allowing workers to move around safely on top of the building.
There are many different types of fall protection anchors available, and Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Co. is proud to offer the best selection you can find online. From web tie-off straps and cable chokers to roof anchors and weld-on D-ring plates, we carry everything needed to keep you and your workers safe on the job. Take a look at what we have in stock and contact us today to order your anchorage equipment!
Body Support
Body support is the next critical component of a reliable fall protection system. This term typically denotes full-body harnesses that workers wear while working high up in the air. These full-body harnesses are designed to evenly distribute the force of a potential fall throughout the body, reducing the risk of injury.
At Wire Rope & Sling Co., we offer a wide variety of fall protection harnesses that can be used to enhance the safety of your worksite. As an added bonus, our safety harnesses possess unique features and D-ring capabilities that make them ideal for different jobs, including Work Positioning (D-ring on the hips), Ladder Climbing (lifting D-rings), or Descent Control (chest D-ring).
Connectors
Of course, no fall protection system is complete without the connectors that hold everything together. Some of the most important connectors include shock-absorbing lanyards and self-retracting lifelines, but anything that links the worker’s harness to an anchor can be considered a connector. As you might expect, these connectors are extremely important since they can prevent death or injury from a fall.
In addition to over 30 different styles of lanyards and an extensive assortment of self-retracting lifelines, we also offer self-retracting lifeline repair services to all of our clients. We can make sure your fall protection equipment is in top condition, so you can feel confident when using it on the job.
Descent/Rescue
In case of an emergency, there should always be a way for workers to descend safely to the ground. That’s where our descent and rescue devices come in, providing reliable methods of removing workers from dangerous situations. Whether you need tripods and winches for extraction or descent devices to safely lower workers to solid ground, our robust fall protection equipment can help make sure that everyone escapes harm-free.
For more than four decades, Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Co. has been the trusted name that construction and industrial workers across the nation count on for top-quality rigging and fall protection solutions. If you’d like to learn more about our range of products and services, we encourage you to explore our website or contact us to get a quote!
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