ANSI Z359 is the most comprehensive fall protection standard in the United States. It articulates best practices for a comprehensive, managed fall protection program including identification, evaluation, elimination, and control of fall hazards using PPE, training and retraining.
Although the Z359 is a voluntary consensus standard, OSHA can, under the general duty clause, issue citations for non-compliance with many of its recommendations. For this reason, it is suggested that employers understand the implication of the standard on their workplace, and that is the purpose of this guide.
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Diversified Fall Protection brand (DFP) is a national provider of fall protection systems and services. In addition to being an industry-wide integrator of engineered systems, DFP fabricates many products at their five regional locations across the US. These include passive guardrail systems, overhead triangular truss systems for fall arrest, and anchors, davits, and outriggers for window cleaning and exterior building maintenance. DFP also provides inspection, certification, and training services to provide employers and construction industry professionals with fall protection partnership for life.