Construction accounts for 4% of workers, but 21% of worker deaths. Of those deaths, 36.5% are from falls. OSHA requires there be a personal fall arrest system for any worker that could potentially fall from their elevated work area. Every worker should know the ABCs of Fall Protection to familiarize themselves with the equipment that keeps them safe.

Most workers know that fall protection is incredibly important when working at a height. However, it is less commonly known that their tools need fall protection as well. Fall protection for tools protects employees and others that may be standing underneath the work area.

Manganese Occupational Exposure Limits