COMPETENT FALL PROTECTION PERSON TRAINING One of the questions most frequently asked is, "What kind of training do I need to be a Competent Person in regard to fall protection?" Although it seems like a straightforward question, the answer can be a little tricky. Many...

A Safe Descent: Selecting a Rescue System for the Wind Energy Industry By William Wright Building or maintaining a wind farm can be a tall order, especially when crew members need to scale soaring turbines. When working on a wind...

A Change For The Better: Accurate Testing Of Fall Protection ProductsBy W. David LoughThe accuracy and repeatability of test results for fall protection equipment has always been in question.  Fundamental problems such as...

Fall Protection PPE and Third-Party Testing This article is posted with permission from the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), publisher of Professional Safety. Click here to read this article as it appeared in the...

The Future of Fall Protection Equipment Testing This article is posted with permission from Occupational Health & Safety. Click here to read this article as it appeared in the July 2010 issue of...

ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE HEAVIER WORKER IN FALL PROTECTION An Interview with Randall WingfieldThis interview is posted with permission from the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), publisher of Professional...