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The ABC’s (and D’s and E’s!) are an easy way to remember the components of fall protection. A – Anchorages are a secure point of attachment. Anchorage connectors vary by industry, job, type of installation and structure. They must be able to hold fast under more than a ton of force generated in a fall. …

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At first glance these terms may seem indistinguishable since they both fall under the “Fall Protection” umbrella, but they have very different implications. A fall restraint system is designed to restrain a worker from reaching the leading edge of a hazard, typically via a fixed length lanyard or retractable leash. Fall arrest can be more …

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Fall protection training anytime, anywhere. As an authorized 3M/DBI-Sala dealer, both Tri-State Wire Rope and Kentuckiana Wire Rope offer training for your team in their own environment with our on-site training. We’ll send an experienced trainer along with all the necessary gear to provide you with world class safety training, avoiding the disruption of sending …

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