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A fall protection certificate is more than just a piece of paper that says you can work at heights. Workers overlooking basic fall protection can have serious consequences. Anyone working at height must grasp the essential role of fall protection systems. Understanding their functionalities, scheduling regular maintenance, and ensuring proper user training can mean the difference between safety and disaster. …
Everyone is responsible for preventing falls when working at heights. Related authorities are accountable for safety considerations when on a roof. When it comes to rooftop safety, everyone is responsible. The building owner/property manager/owner’s representative, the self-employed contractor, any subcontractor, and the worker are all responsible for safety considerations when on a roof. The concern for health and safety on a roof becomes …
Maintaining a safe working environment is crucial, especially for rooftop workers where employees are exposed to potential fall hazards. One essential aspect of ensuring safety is the regular maintenance and inspection of permanent roof anchors and window-washing equipment.Fall Protection Inspection Fall Protection inspections play a crucial role in maintaining a safe working environment. If a building is only equipped with …
US Inspections knows that… “The most interesting information comes from children, for they tell all they know and then stop” – Mark Twain. This is an interesting quote from one of the wittiest authors of all time. As I create an outline for my monthly blog, I am reminded that sometimes, too much information is truly too much information, particularly …
Permanent roof anchors and window washing davits are two different types of permanent window washing equipment. The choice of which to install depends on the specific architectural needs of the building.Permanent roof anchors are usually considered for window washing on any building that’s over three storeys high. At that height, ground-rigged window washing mechanisms such as water-fed poles, ladders, or …
Outrigger beams, used singularly or in pairs, provide a practical means of suspending bosun’s chairs, single work cages or platforms. WHY USE OUTRIGGER BEAMS FOR YOUR WINDOW CLEANING/SUSPENDED ACCESS SOLUTION? Outrigger beams are suitable for buildings under 300 feet (91.4 m) in height and are usually ground rigged. Long span beams are ideal for accessing difficult to reach areas e.g. …
In our business of providing safe suspended access and fall protection, our systems are designed to go over, under, or through the building structure. Rigging sleeves allow suspension lines to pass through obstructions. When going over or under isn’t an option, rigging sleeves are our choice of equipment to fulfill the suspended access scope. In fact, they are fast becoming …
Often referred to as continuous anchor points, monorail systems consist of a track and traversing trolleys. These are some of our more complex design solutions that are often used to access difficult-to-reach or otherwise inaccessible areas (such as atriums). We have a host of different monorail solutions and if you’re looking for an overview of exactly what this system consists …
Horizontal Lifeline Systems (HLLs) are solutions that protect workers operating near roof edges or elevated areas without compromising mobility. These engineered safety solutions provide continuous fall protection, enabling safe mobility across hazard zones and helping companies comply with OSHA and ANSI standards. Workers within 1.8m of a vertical drop – a ‘fall hazard zone’ or ‘restricted area’ – are required …
Window Washing is often performed with either a bosun’s chair system (boatswain chair system) or a suspended platform in conjunction with Pro-Bel rigging equipment (such as anchors, davits, outriggers, etc.). In OSHA, a bosun’s chair system is referred to as a Rope Descent System (RDS). Read on for a quick RDS guide as outlined in OSHA 1910.27 (Scaffolds and rope …
Roof Rigged Davit Systems are designed for buildings where ground rigging is not ideal. Sometimes, site conditions, particularly at lower levels, do not allow for a platform to be picked up from the ground. Roof conditions such as permanent equipment, parapet/screen wall height, building shape, and especially suspension height must all be taken into consideration when deciding between designing for …
Left: Anchors; Right: DavitOne of the most frequent misconceptions we hear is that “we need davits” for a building/project to complete window washing and suspended maintenance. In certain situations, this is definitely the case; however, davits are not the typical starting point for any design. The misconception is that anchors and davits are the same type of equipment and function …
