No fall protection equipment — regardless of how effective — can save an employee unless it is correctly selected for the job application and used properly.
There are two OSHA standards that regulate 29 CFR 1926.502 (Fall Protection in Construction) and 29 CFR 1910.66 Appendix C (Fall Protection in General Industry). Keep in mind either standard can be applied depending on the type of work being performed. There are three basic jobs that require fall protection: restraint, positioning and fall arrest. To perform these jobs safely the worker must know the correct anchors, body wear and connecting devices to use.