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Fall Protection & Rescue Solutions
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Keep your workers safe from fall hazards at loading baysBrowse Safety Articles
Minimise fall risks and protect your workers with actionable insights on identifying hazards, preventing falls, and choosing the right fall protection systems.
Trusted systems for any at-height safety challenge
3M Fall Protection, part of the 3M Personal Safety Division, offers first-to-market innovations to shape the future of personal protection and the well-being of workers. We are committed to excellence and continuously invest in technology that enhances worker safety, productivity and comfort.
The ABCs of Fall Protection
Effective fall protection requires a combination of products working together, often described as the ABCs of fall protection. Anchors, body support and connecting devices form a complete fall protection system for maximum worker protection – but D, E and F are important too. They make up the other key components of a comprehensive fall protection program: descent and rescue, education, and fall protection for tools.
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Learn More About the ABCs of Fall Protection:
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A — Anchors
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B — Body Support
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C — Connectors
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D — Descent & Rescue
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E — Education
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F — Fall Protection Tools
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Netting and Guardrail Systems
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Engineered Fall Protection Systems
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Demystifying fall protection: Learning your ABCs!
Choosing the right equipment can be difficult, but you should always consider these key components to protect your team.
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Loading bays are among the busiest areas in many workplaces, yet the fall hazards associated with routine activities are often overlooked. Workers may need to climb onto tankers, flatbed trucks, tipper trucks, containers, or loading platforms to perform inspections, secure loads, install tarpaulins, or handle cargo.
Because these tasks typically occur at low heights, many organisations assume the risks are minimal. However, falls from low heights can still result in serious injuries, especially when combined with moving vehicles, hard surfaces, and time pressure.
Explore our brochures, infographics, and educational articles to learn about common loading bay fall hazards, why guardrails may not always provide sufficient protection, and key considerations when selecting fall protection systems for your workplace.
Download our full guide brochure (PDF, 33.4 MB).
Download simplified infographics guide (PDF, 26.7 MB)
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The Most Dangerous Falls in Your Loading Bays Are Happening at Low HeightsDiscover why some of the most serious loading bay incidents occur from low heights and what you can do to reduce the risk.
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Guardrails Alone Are Not EnoughLearn why guardrails alone may not provide adequate protection and explore additional measures to help keep workers safe.
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Not All Fall Protection Systems Are Designed for Loading BaysUnderstand the key considerations for selecting a fall protection system that's suitable for loading bay environments and your specific workplace needs.
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Effective, hands-on safety training courses are available to fulfil the training needs of your organisation.
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Discover how our key products meet and exceed Australian industry safety standards.
Explore Our Training Courses
An extensive range of hands-on, customisable fall protection training courses is available for your team to enrol in.
