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Can debris netting be considered a permanent solution to catch concrete debris, and if not, how long is it designed to remain functional and effective?

June 29, 2016, 4:24 pm | Question from Deborah | Category: Safety Netting

Debris nets installation during historical bridge rehabilitation project.Debris netting can be considered and used as a permanent solution to catch and retain concrete debris for long-term projects. Some applications in which it would be used as a continuing solution might be a large bridge rehabilitation project, a historic building restoration, infrastructure debris containment, etc. Read more.

After competent person training, do I personally train my employees, or is their own individual training required?

March 23, 2016, 9:11 am | Question from Dan | Category: Fall Protection Training

Demonstration of the proper use of fall protection body harness.In regard to competent person training, OSHA is very clear in their definition of the topics an individual must be trained in to be able to give instruction to company employees. OSHA 1926.503(a)(2) states, “The employer shall assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the following areas:” Read more.