Safer workplaces
Find out how to select and implement active fall-protection solutions.
Get the StandardStandards can help improve fall protection in the workplace
Falls remain one of the leading causes of injuries in many industries. Proper fall protection systems and equipment, rescue procedures, and adequate training are critical components of occupational health and safety practices and procedures organizations should implement to better protect their workers. CSA Group’s suite of fall protection standards offers a robust toolkit that organizations can tap into to create safer workplaces. These standards provide requirements and guidance for:
- building and managing fall protection programs to fit the specific needs of the organization
- selecting the right fall protection systems and equipment and personal protective equipment for the tasks
- establishing training programs for workers, supervisors, and other functions within the organization
CSA Group fall protection standards are developed by volunteer members with expertise and knowledge of various aspects of occupational health and safety. Furthermore, the CSA Group research program helps inform standards development activities through the identification of scientific data and leading practices.
Feature
The first standard of its kind, CSA Z259.17:21 helps guide users through the selection and implementation of active fall-protection solutions, considering the type of work, frequency of access, knowledge and skills of workers, and other factors.
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CSA Group Standards, Research, Policy briefs, and other resources
Leverage the resources CSA Group and its volunteer members developed to provide you with information, guidance, leading practices, and requirements that can help you assess and reduce fall hazards and create a safer work environment.
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[1]National Work Injury, Disease and Fatality Statistics 2018-2020, Association of Workers’Compensation Boards of Canada
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