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4 Precautionary Questions you Should ask While Donning Safety Harnesses

When the situation is that one out of every three cause of death in the construction industry is from falls, it indeed becomes very important that workers are compliant to the safety standards and are aware of all the necessary nuisances related to the work.There should not be any space for negligence and there should not be a single aspect that goes unattended.

Since the inception of Protecta Pro safety harnesses thousands of workers have made the switch to this harness comprising anchorage line and sling, rope grab and storage bag.Be it for usage in wind energy sector or at any other difficult site, the all-encompassing integrated relief straps products such as Protecta Pro safety harnesses that have extra padding on the shoulders as well. Moreover, there are loops for body belt and built-in lanyard keepers to these harnesses that give you the comfort you want. When dealing with dangerous construction work, the solution-based elements of these harnesses not only provide plenty of comfort and safety but keep tools close by.

1. What could be the possible hazards or threats? In order to ensure that you have prepared the appropriate type and enough quantity of the equipments, at first you have to identify all hazards that are associated with the construction works. Describe the construction works in detail to make the hazard identification work easy. And make sure that nothing is left in your hazard identification.The hazard identification result which is followed by risk assessment should give you a clear situation during the construction work. Thus, you can prepare the equipment with confident.

2. Is it fitting into the exact type of requirement? Not all equipment is created equal. Know what is the right equipment for you? There are several different agencies that set safety harness guidelines and standards to ensure integrity in both the manufacturing of the product as well as overseeing safety on the work sites.

3. Were you provided proper training? When you have everything on the board what you require is to execute your plans well. Getting proper training is one part of it. It is important that workers get required training including how harnesses are to be worn, what are the nitty-gritty of the protective equipment, and other related things. This will help in reducing risks and making the work process smooth.

4. Is the harness meeting the required standards?

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has developed some basic and necessary criteria for for safety harnesses. For example, when buying a safety harness it is important to make sure that the manufacture is in compliance with these guidelines. Be sure to check if the product meets ANSI, CSA standards and is ISO certified.

Personal protective equipment are only useful if you use them and that too with proper guidance. So, take steps now to stay safe on the job site with Protecta Pro safety harnesses.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by At Height .