- A Brief History of Fall Protection - Rigid Lifelines
Before the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) of 1970, fall protection in the workplace was not regulated in the United States, and employers bore little responsibility for fall hazards Let’s walk through the history of U S fall protection standards, starting with early workplace safety
- History of Fall Protection | Construction Safety History
Legislation The state of Massachusetts was the first U S state to implement safety and health legislation in 1877 Laws required safety precautions such as guards, shafts and gears, and adequate fire exits
- Understanding the History of Fall Protection - BOSS Magazine
A significant milestone in the history of fall protection was the foundation of OSHA or Occupational Safety and Health Administration in 1971 The department was formed as a result of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act
- The History of Fall Protection: From the Mountain to the Workplace
Tracing a path from the earliest skyscrapers to modern fall protection systems shows us just how far we’ve come in terms of equipment and attitudes toward workplace safety In those early days, there was no regulatory framework for fall protection in the workplace
- History of Fall Protection How its Standards Affect Us | Fall Protection
Health and safety legislation began at the state level in 1877 in Massachusetts, and by the 1930’s, all states had some form of regulation US Congress officially created OSHA under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, with its first standard being published in May of 1971
- The History of Fall Safety Fall Protection Equipment - Fabenco
During the 1970s and 1980s, OSHA began to develop and enforce fall protection standards for industries such as construction, mining, transportation, and manufacturing OSHA’s involvement in these industries changed employers’ attitudes regarding fall safety
- Slipping Through History | Interesting Anecdotes by CrewSafe
In 1994, OSHA introduced the Fall Protection Standard, which required fall protection for workers such as guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems, at heights of six feet or more
- A Historical Perspective: The Evolution of Fall Protection Measures
From early precautions to adopting safety nets, guardrails, and personal fall protection equipment, the evolution of fall protection measures has significantly reduced the risk of falls and enhanced worker safety
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