Description
Working at height exposes workers to serious hazards, including falls to lower levels, structural failures and falling objects. ANSI/ASSP Z359 fall protection and restraint standards provide a more complete, proactive framework for preventing these incidents, reducing risk and strengthening your safety program.
In this webinar, experts from the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee and ASSP will explain how applying these standards improves protection, enhances compliance confidence and supports effective fall hazard management. You’ll gain practical insights into key requirements and actionable best practices for a variety of work environments.
Your registration includes access to 18 standards from the Z359 Fall Protection and Arrest Package, offering organizations a comprehensive resource for protecting workers at height—a $1,175 value.
Note: Registration for this webinar will end 45 minutes prior to its start time. You may need to disconnect from your organization's VPN to view the content.
What You Will Learn
- Identify common and emerging hazards for workers at height
- Review implementation examples and learn how to incorporate the ANSI/ASSP Z359 standards
- Improve your organization’s approach to preventing fall-related risks using Z359 standards
Length
120 minutes
CEUs
0.20
Levels (Experience with Topic)
- Beginner: 0-4 years’ experience
- Intermediate: 5-10 years’ experience
- Advanced: 10+ years’ experience
- Executive: senior safety management
Materials
- ANSI/ASSP Z359 Fall Protection and Arrest Standards Package (valued at $1,175.00)
- ASSP Z359.0-2023 Z359 Committee Guidance Document for Definitions and Nomenclature Used in Z359 Fall Protection and Fall Restraint Standards
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.1-2024 The Fall Protection Code
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.2-2023 Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.3-2019 Safety Requirements for Lanyards and Positioning Lanyards
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.4-2013 (R2022) Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.6-2016 Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.7-2019 Qualification and Verification Testing of Fall Protection Products
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.9-2021 Personal Equipment for Protection Against Falls - Descent Controllers
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.12-2019 Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.13-2013 (R2022) Personal Energy Absorbers And Energy Absorbing Lanyards
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.15-2024 Safety Requirements for Single Anchor Lifelines and Fall Arresters for Personal Fall Arrest Systems
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.16-2016 Safety Requirements for Climbing Ladder Fall Arrest Systems
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.18-2017 Safety Requirements for Anchorage Connectors for Active Fall Protection Systems
- ANSI/ASSP Z459.1-2021 Safety Requirements for Rope Access Systems
- ANSI/ASSP A10.32-2023 Personal Fall Protection Systems Used in Construction and Demolition Operations
- ANSI/ASSP A1264.1-2017 Safety Requirements for Workplace Walking/Working Surfaces and Their Access; Workplace, Floor, Wall and Roof Openings; Stairs and Guardrail/Handrail Systems
- After registering for the event, materials can be found under Downloads in My Account.
Speaker(s)
Thom Kramer, Past Chair Z359 Committee
Thom is a safety consultant and structural engineer with 31 years of experience and is internationally recognized for applying engineering and safety practices to reduce risk at heights. A licensed professional engineer and certified safety professional, he specializes in fall protection system design, assessment, and program development. He is former Chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee and chaired subcommittees Z359.1, .6, and .17. Thom serves as ASSP Vice President of Finance, Chair of the ANSI Z359 National Work at Height Task Force, and President of the International Society for Fall Protection, and has presented globally on fall protection.
Dan Henn, Chair Z359 Committee
Dan Henn is Chair of the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee and has been an active member since 2011. He previously chaired the Z359.14 Subgroup, leading development of the 2021 standard, and has contributed to Z359.1 and Z359.18 as well as serving on the Technical Review Committee. With 23 years in fall protection, he has worked across product development, testing, and manufacturing, collaborating with multiple manufacturers and co-inventing several patents. He has also served as an expert witness. Dan is currently Director of Fall Protection at goSafe, bringing deep insight into system behavior, failure mechanisms—and a healthy respect for heights.
Kevin Denis, Vice Chair Z359 Committee
Kevin Denis is the vice-chair ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Committee and the former chair of ANSI/ASSP Z359.2, Z359.7, and has representation on several other subcommittees. Kevin has been in the fall protection industry for over 30 years and has had significant involvement with developing fall protection, rescue, and training programs. Kevin is the owner of Work-at-Height, LLC and works in Technical Service with Werner Fall Protection.
Michael Overholt served as a safety superintendent for Brown in Root and has been with the American Contractor’s Insurance Group for the last thirty one years and has been their vice president of safety and quality since 2010. He is a Certified Safety Professional and a veteran member and contributor on the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee.
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