Tip of the Week No. 271 - 02/08/10 - Tying Off
Tying off, as it appears in standards as well as in company policies and rules, has lulled principals, contractors and employees into feeling comfortable with this partial form of safety. A tie-off fall protection program also gives a company a false sense of security because mananagers believe fall hazards have been fully addressed, and workers simply use what is given to them.
See "Introduction to Fall Protection, 3rd Edition" page 293.
This book is an invaluable resource for every safety manager's library. Click here to find out about ordering a copy. Order online now.
