Guides & Resources
Discover FallTech’s complete library of guides and resources—your one-stop hub for real-world fall protection expertise. From construction and utilities, we break down the essentials, explain the standards, and help you choose the right gear and systems to keep every worker safe, confident, and compliant.
By Andrew Montiveo
November 20, 2025
Fall protection is often judged by compliance, ratings, and inspections. But real performance at height depends on something more dynamic. It...
By Andrew Montiveo
November 20, 2025
“Fall restraint” and “fall arrest” are both active and often-cited fall protection methods. Each requires the worker to tie off, yet they differ in function.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
For many years, safety professionals relied on a simple rule of thumb: If a Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) has an energy absorber (“shock pack”), it must...
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Fall protection ergonomics defines how that equipment interacts with the human body during real work.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Steel erectors are the crews building the skeleton of a structure—the columns, beams, and decking every other trade depends on.
By Andrew Montiveo
November 20, 2025
Fall clearance is the minimum space your fall-arrest system needs to catch you before you hit the level below.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken a pivotal step forward in construction safety by mandating
By Andrew Montiveo
November 20, 2025
A safety harness with D-rings is a type of fall protection equipment used to safeguard workers
By Marty Lalonde
November 20, 2025
A fall protection training program is a structured course that teaches workers how to recognize fall hazards and safely use fall protection systems when...
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Choosing the right self-retracting lifeline (SRL) is very important for staying safe while working at heights. Deciding between a personal SRL
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Compliance with safety standards is important in industries that require fall protection.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
This question comes up constantly in confined space planning: Do we need one line or two? And a lot of the time, the answer people want is the cheaper or...
By Andrew Montiveo
November 20, 2025
Safety and comfort go hand in hand with fall protection equipment. Simply put, workers are more likely
By Justin Tate
November 20, 2025
Atop a bridge under construction, four workers are tied to a horizontal lifeline system. They move across with ease thanks to their shared lifeline running the...
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
When people talk about fall protection, the harness usually gets all the attention. But the real decision point—the one that often makes or breaks system...
By Rob Luckey
November 20, 2025
Few careers are as risky and daunting as that of a tower technician. These workers must ascend dizzying heights
By Andrew Montiveo
November 20, 2025
Construction sites present unique challenges when it comes to worker safety, particularly regarding fall hazards.
By Rob Luckey
November 20, 2025
Wind technicians spend their days climbing, transferring, and working hundreds of feet in the air—often in unpredictable weather and far from help.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Calculating fall clearance is a priority in the safety industry and has advanced with the development
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
When a crew gathers around a manhole or tank, preparation can be the difference between a routine job and an emergency.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Atop a bridge under construction, four workers are tied to a horizontal lifeline system. They move across with ease thanks to their shared lifeline running the...
By Andrew Montiveo
November 20, 2025
Every jobsite involving work at height must have a fall rescue plan. Ensuring workers have personal protection equipment
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Refinery shutdowns and turnarounds are essential maintenance periods in the oil and gas industry
By Andrew Montiveo
November 20, 2025
Imagine this scenario: A construction worker loses footing, and his Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) stops the fall.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
A Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL), also called a Self-Retracting Device (SRD) is a key part of today's fall protection systems. SRLs have replaced lanyards on...
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Roofing remains one of the most hazardous construction trades. According to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Fall protection can be the only thing between you and injury...or death. Choosing the right full-body harness for you and your team is key.
By Marty Lalonde
November 20, 2025
Despite more women than ever working at height across construction, utilities, and manufacturing, most fall protection training still assumes a “one-...
By Brad Rohlf
November 20, 2025
Prioritizing worker safety starts with keeping fall protection equipment in excellent condition.
By Andrew Montiveo
November 20, 2025
You should never compromise safety when it comes to fall protection equipment. One of the most common questions safety
By Justin Tate
November 20, 2025
Fall protection is vital to workplace safety, especially for utility workers in high-risk environments.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Kevlar, a synthetic fiber known for its strength and durability, plays a vital role in fall protection systems.
By Justin Tate
November 20, 2025
Lanyards have long been a cornerstone of utility work. And why not? They’re versatile—stopping falls
By Andrew Montiveo
November 20, 2025
Fall protection is essential for general contractors to guarantee the safety of their crew.
By Brad Rohlf
November 20, 2025
Protecting your workers from falls means planning carefully and using the right equipment. Every part of your fall protection system
By Andrew Montiveo
November 20, 2025
When working at height, fall protection is only as strong as its weakest point—often, that’s the edge. For safety professionals, knowing what is a leading...
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
In 2019, 615 people died when they fell from a height to a lower level while working.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Modern fall protection equipment, such as full-body harnesses and energy-absorbing lanyards, typically features two maximum load ratings.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Discover the changes and classifications of Class 1 SRLs in ANSI's updated Fall Protection Standard.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Using the right fall protection equipment in the right situations can help prevent severe injury and death.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
In elevated work areas with fall hazards, a Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) provides the secure mobility a worker needs to get the job done.
By Andrew Montiveo
November 20, 2025
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 100 workers lose their lives in confined
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Use the following glossary for a general understanding of common terms in fall protection.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Complying with industry regulations ensures that your workplace is safe for your employees.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Find answers to the most common questions in fall protection. Don't see your question? Just ask!
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Fall protection connectors are the backbone of most fall protection systems, ensuring the system’s reliability and integrity.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
The new Class 2 SRL received special focus in the new standard. Discover why.
By Zack Winters
November 20, 2025
Stay ahead of the game with the latest innovations in tool tethering systems.