Understanding Permanent Roof Anchors Roof anchors are a crucial role in providing security for rooftop workers and/or facade maintenance personnel. Both horizontal and vertical workers use the same equipment- a roof anchor- which can also be referred to as a tieback anchor, a fall arrest anchor, or a fall protection anchor. For this article, we’ll only show an example of …
Roof Anchor Oversights: A Costly Mistake
Overlooked importance of roof anchor When it comes to working at height, worker safety is of the utmost importance – and the OSHA mandates in place help to keep all of us safe. However, despite being so vital, these mandates are shockingly recent. Even in the 1970s, it had not yet been written into OSHA code law that any window …
Fall Protection Lifelines Types
Why Fall Protection Lifelines Are Essential Fall protection lifelines are one of the most vital parts of job site and building safety, essential for not only construction sites when first developing but also any buildings where employees work at elevated heights with significant fall hazards, whether it be window washing rooftop/façade maintenance, or other similar cases. There are multiple types …
Horizontal vs Vertical Lifeline Systems
Why Fall Protection Lifelines Falls are one of the leading causes of injury or death in the workplace, particularly on rooftops, where there is a greater risk of falling. Proper fall protection systems are critical for any worker operating at heights. Herein we will be explaining two types of fall protection lifelines: horizontal lifelines and vertical lifelines. Understanding the differences …
Roof Anchor Testing Requirements
OSHA Roof Anchor Standards Fall protection anchor points are a vital part of keeping your workers safe on the job site, whether they’re doing rooftop maintenance, window washing, or even something as simple as retrieving a lost ball on an elementary school roof. But just like the saying goes, “a team is only as strong as its weakest member,” a …
Choosing the Right Roof Anchor
Why Choosing the Right Roof Anchor Matters Selecting the right roof anchor is crucial to ensuring safety and compliance in fall protection systems. Understanding the types of roof anchors and their capability with different roofs, including commercial, residential, and standing seam metal roofs, is essential to achieving effective fall protection. In the fall protection world, there are types of roof …
Permanent vs Temporary Roof Anchor Systems
When designing a building, determining whether it requires a permanent roof anchorage system or if rooftop workers can rely on temporary systems is crucial. Understanding the differences and knowing when to use each type ensures worker safety and compliance with regulations.Understanding Temporary and Permanent Roof Anchor Systems A temporary roof anchor is a portable tieback anchor point that provides workers …
Annual Roof Anchor Inspections vs Recertification
Many property managers know they need their building’s roof anchors inspected and recertified, but what exactly does that mean? And what makes recertification different from annual inspections?What is roof anchor recertification? Roof anchor recertification refers to the required load testing on tieback anchors that compose either a rooftop fall protection system or a window washing system. Compliance with OSHA 1910.27(b)(1)(i) …
OSHA’s Updated Fall Protection Standards For Building Owners
Overview of the New OSHA Fall Protection Standards THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR, Part 1910 [Docket No. OSHA–2007–0072] RIN 1218-AB80 Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Systems) OSHA has updated general industry standards on walking-working surfaces to prevent and reduce workplace falls, injuries, and fatalities associated with window cleaning and suspended …
Designing Effective Rooftop Fall Protection Systems
Pro-Bel has been a leader in the permanent fall protection industry for over 45 years, and we’re happy to share a bit of our process with you. When designing a rooftop anchorage system, there are a lot of factors you need to take into account to ensure the system covers all needed areas while keeping workers safe. Roof anchors need …