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What to consider when buying a safety harness

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Falls from height are one of the most common causes of severe work-related accidents. That is why they're one of OSHA's fatal four for the construction market. To keep employees safe at height, OSHA needs equipping any employee subjected to vertical drops of six feet or longer using a personal fall arrest system. But with all of the options on the current market, how do you know which safety harness is right for you? When working at heights, your fall protection harness is the first line of defense. However, the Type of exploit you require will depend on the type of task being done, and also the surroundings where it's located. Why is a fall harness so important? In accordance with OSHA, employers must ensure that workplace guards are in place that will prevent employees from falling from overhead platforms, elevated work stations, or into holes in the ground and walls. Regrettably, not every organization is getting the message. Fall protection topped the list of most