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Selecting a harness-based fall-protection system seems like an easy, straightforward method of hazard mitigation. And while harnesses undoubtedly save lives and provide a quick path to short-term institution, it’s important to remember that these systems often include a number of long-term complexities and organizational responsibilities. One of the primary questions asked about active fall [...]

Harnesses or guardrails — which fall-protection strategy is safer and more productive? While harnesses may seem like the simpler, cheaper solution, the truth is that guardrails provide a litany of benefits in both the short- and long-term. This includes organizational advantages, such as minimal inspections and maintenance, no rescue plan requirements, and limited [...]

It’s a daunting thought: facing an unexpected OSHA inspection at your business. You think you’re compliant — but are you sure? While it’s always unsettling, having a government official examine your work environment, you can prepare yourself by learning more about both the inspection process and your rights as a business owner. Here are [...]

OSHA Fall-Protection Budget Fiscal year 2023 is likely to see an increase in federal funding for OSHA. The new budget will, in all probability, land somewhere between $679 and $712 million — at least a $68 million increase from 2022's budget of $611 million. This money will be used in a number of ways, [...]

DID YOU KNOW THAT CALIFORNIA'S FALL-PROTECTION STANDARDS ARE MORE STRINGENT? While reviewing your facility’s fall-protection options under federal OSHA compliance, California residents should also be asking themselves: is it Cal-OSHA compliant? The rules between the two regulatory organizations differ, with California demanding more of safety and facility managers with its stricter standards — [...]

At Safety Rail Company, we do more than just protect your roof's leading edge — we build entire systems to address every potential fall hazard at your facility. This includes open rooftop hatches, which OSHA defines as an equal hazard to a leading edge or unprotected hole (OSHA 1910.28(b)(3)). Enter SRC's Rooftop Hatchguards. Check out [...]

Initiating a fall-protection project can feel like a daunting task — there’s a lot to consider, including who is going to complete the installation of your products. First, you have to select a strategy: do you choose an active (harnesses) or passive (guardrails) system? (This is often one of the most difficult decisions to [...]

As it does every year, OSHA has released its 2021 top ten list of most-cited workplace violations — and, for the eleventh time in a row, failure to have appropriate fall protection (1926.501) ranks number one. With 5,271 violations, fall protection more than doubled the second most common violation (respiratory protection), which had 2,521 [...]

SRC's Comprehensive Lineup of Guardrail Systems Safety Rail Company is known for its backbone product: the SRC360 Mobile Rail, the most versatile guardrail system in the fall-protection industry — an OSHA-compliant solution that secures into our weighted bases that do not penetrate the roof membrane and work in tandem with our other safety [...]

The worldwide fall-protection equipment industry in 2021 reached new heights with a staggering $2.934 billion in gross revenue. But, according to a new study by Research and Markets, this upward industry trend is set to continue over the next seven years, as they estimate the fall-protection market will reach $4.606 billion by the year [...]