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## [Fall Protection: Connectors that Keep You from Crashing](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/fall-protection-connectors-that-keep-you-from-crashing)

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 Topics: [Contractor Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/topic/contractor-safety), [Elevator Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/topic/elevator-safety), [Fall protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/topic/fall-protection), [PPE](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/topic/ppe), [Facility Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/topic/facility-safety), [Personal Fall Arrest Systems](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/topic/personal-fall-arrest-systems), [PFAS](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/topic/pfas), [Confined Spaces](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/topic/confined-spaces), [educational](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/topic/educational)

Fall protection is a complicated topic. Not only are workers’ lives at risk if the right measures aren’t taken, but the standards are difficult to understand. To top it all off there are many variations of equipment out there. And the requirements differ according to industry. For employees in the ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/fall-protection-connectors-that-keep-you-from-crashing)

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## [Rescue & Fall Protection...know your ABCDs: Bacon's Safety Tip](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/bacon-safety-tip-rescue-fall-protection)

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What You Need to Know about Fall Protection Often, rescue is overlooked when it comes to considering Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS). That's a little insane, don't you think? Now, might be a good time to remind you of the ABCD's of Fall Protection! And, never forget about a pesky little thing ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/bacon-safety-tip-rescue-fall-protection)

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## [Rescue Me: What You Need To Know About Fall Protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/rescue-plans-fall-protection-for-workers)

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A while back, we shared some important information on the importance of fall protection (ANSI Z359) and what we really need to know. You may remember the ABCD’s of Fall Protection. If not, here's a quick review: Fall Protection Basics Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) are made up of 4 major ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/rescue-plans-fall-protection-for-workers)

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## [Why Risk Assessment and Fall Protection Training is So Important](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/fall-protection-equipment-why-risk-assessment-and-training-is-so-important)

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Fall protection ranks as one of the most frequently violated OSHA standards with nearly $20 million in citations as of 2014. And even more disturbing, the leading cause of worker deaths on construction sites was falling on the job. Protecting workers from potential falls is serious business. In ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/elevator/blog/fall-protection-equipment-why-risk-assessment-and-training-is-so-important)

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