Standards Update News

ISEA's newly revised standard is the global touchstone for preventing dropped objects.

Saf-T-Gard International reports on the release of ANSI/ISEA 121-2023, the only global standard specifically focused on dropped-object prevention.

A concise summary of MSA’s overview of ANSI/ISEA 121-2018, including tool tethers, containers, and why prevention-first dropped-object programs matter.

A practical summary of how ANSI/ISEA 121 defines design, testing, labeling, and compatibility requirements for dropped-object prevention systems.

A webinar-based breakdown of how to build a dropped-object prevention program using written procedures, defined responsibilities, ANSI/ISEA 121-aligned equipment, training, and reporting.

A practical summary of ANSI/ISEA 121-2018, including what the dropped-object prevention standard covers, what it does not cover, and why it matters for safer work at height. Slug: ansi-isea-121-dropped-object-prevention-standard

A practical summary of ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 covering tool tethers, attachments, anchor points, inspections, and continuous securement during tool transfers.

Safety+Health Magazine highlights how dropped objects drive fatalities, injuries, compensation costs, and growing pressure for proactive tool tethering.

NASP explains how ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 defines dropped-object prevention, covered product classes, and why purpose-built tethering systems matter at height.