What is Fall protection Equipment

Fall protection equipment refers to a set of safety gear designed to prevent or minimize injuries from falls, especially in high-risk workplaces like construction, roofing, and industrial settings. It includes harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, anchor points, guardrails, and safety nets, all aimed at securing workers and reducing fall-related accidents. Proper use and regular inspection of fall protection equipment are crucial for ensuring workplace safety and compliance with safety regulations.

Fall protection equipment is used anywhere a worker is exposed to a fall hazard, such as when working at heights on elevated platforms, roofs, scaffolding, around open edges, holes, or unstable surfaces, including situations where a fall could result in serious injury, like over machinery or above water; essentially, whenever someone is working at a height where a fall could occur and cause harm.