As OSHA changes the rules of climbing, MSA changes the way utilities approach worker fall protection

This month, Electrical Solutions (es-pub.com) is putting the spotlight on MSA Latchways^® cable-based fall protection system.

As a total fall protection solution, MSA's vertical lifeline system comes in response to new and revised OSHA fall and arc-flash protective standards and PPE (personal protective equipment) requirements. Featuring a stainless steel cable that is engineered and installed by professional engineering firms, the system feels like free climbing – yet with 100 percent tie-off.

"MSA offers best-in-class safety options for fall protection to utility workers doing their daily maintenance and repairs," says Jason Fox, MSA Segment Marketing Manager. "It lets utility workers and contractors who are building utility firm infrastructure operate quickly, effectively, and safely at height and can be configured for use on virtually any transmission tower."

Read the article: Transmission Towers: Fall Prevention & Safety

For more information, contact MSA Customer Service at 1-800-MSA-2222 or visit MSAsafety.com.

ON DEMAND: A discussion of new data on trends in falls and updated resources from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training and the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction.