OSHA Fall Protection

Fall-related incidents at work cost U.S. businesses $15.4, cause 200,000 days away from work injuries, and claim 800 American worker lives annually. Construction workers are the most at risk and construction businesses are the highest targeted industry for safety groups. Rooftop falls are the most common and costly.

Rooftop Falls are Costly

Recently, a Buffalo man who suffered sever and disabling injuries in a workplace fall was awarded a $9.5 million settlement resulting from the incident. In 2017, a roofing and siding worker fell about 30 feet onto a concrete floor while replacing the roof of a commercial building. The worker suffered two severely fractured legs that ultimately required amputation. Officials determined that the employer and property owner failed to provided employees with any fall protection equipment as required by New York state labor laws.

Falls can be prevented and lives can be saved with proper planning, providing the right protection and equipment, and thorough training. A fall protection specialist who is experienced with customizing secure and compliant systems is the most competent fall safety partner.

There are many solutions available to provide safe and compliant rooftop fall protection. Guardrails, anchors, warning lines, cable lines, nets, personal fall arrest systems, and more: each designed to protect from specific hazards encountered working on roofs. Choosing the right solution can be overwhelming but you do not have to be the expert in each hazard, related regulation, or solution.

Fall protection specialists are experts in customizing OSHA & ANSI compliant fall protection solutions for your unique circumstances, providing exactly what you need to protect your workers from fall-related injuries. Their extensive knowledge and understanding of regulations, requirements and safety solutions make them trusted partners in providing you with a competent, compliant, and reliable rooftop fall protection system.

Get started by reviewing your rooftop structure and access needs through a rooftop hazard checklist. Share with your fall protection specialist who you can trust will customize a rooftop fall protection system with exactly the coverage you need to keep your workers safe. Call today! 678-800-8299