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Fall Protection & Rescue Solutions

For working at heights safely, efficiently, and comfortably.

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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.

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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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  • anchor point solutions
    A — Anchors
  • safety harness for body support
    B — Body Support
  • lanyards and self-retracting lifelines
    C — Connectors
  • descent & rescue safety equipment
    D — Descent Rescue
  • work at height safety education
    E — Education
  • tool drop solutions
    F — Fall Protection for Tools
  • netting and guardrail fall protection
    Netting and Guardrail Systems
  • engineered fall protection systems
    Engineered Fall Protection Systems

Learn More About the ABCs of Fall Protection:

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  • A — Anchors

  • B — Body Support

  • C — Connectors

  • D — Descent & Rescue

  • E — Education

  • F — Fall Protection Tools

  • Netting and Guardrail Systems

  • Engineered Fall  Protection Systems



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An extensive range of hands-on, customisable fall protection training courses is available for your team to enrol in.