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Permit-Required Confined Spaces

Permit-Required Confined Spaces Regulations

/ Blog, Confined Space Rescue

This blog is a quick reference for folks (private, public or government agenies alike) who are needing a quick reference for the federal guidelines overseeing confined space regulations. This section does not apply to agriculture, to construction, or to shipyard employment (parts 1928, 1926, and 1915 of this chapter, respectively). 1910.146 (b) Definitions. Acceptable entry […]

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ANSI Z459.1 Twin Tensioned Systems

Understanding ANSI Z459.1 and Twin Tensioned Systems

/ Blog, Fall Safety, General Rigging, Rope Access and Working At Height, Safe Practices / 34 Comments

ANSI Z459.1 and Twin Tensioned Systems: Clarifying Misconceptions The ANSI Z459.1 standard, introduced as part of the ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code, aims to provide clear guidance on rope access systems. However, misconceptions have arisen regarding the standard’s interpretation, particularly concerning the use of two descenders on a single connection point. This article aims to

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