Fall Protection Inspection Services
Pro-Bel offers comprehensive fall protection inspection services, ensuring your roof anchors and tieback systems comply with OSHA standards.
Ensure an OSHA-compliant fall protection inspection with Pro-Bel’s trusted specialists. We offer reliable fall protection inspection solutions for all your suspension and safety equipment.
Why Inspections?
OSHA and local authorities require all tieback anchors, roof anchors, lifeline anchors, roof davits, and other permanently installed suspended access equipment to undergo an annual fall protection inspection, as a minimum requirement, or in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Pro-Bel offers building owners and property managers OSHA-compliant fall protection inspections to ensure all equipment functions as intended.
Ensuring worker safety is a shared responsibility among building owners, employers, and their agents, including architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
In the unfortunate event of an accident, proper documentation, such as engineered drawings, inspection reports, work plans, and procedures, is crucial for reducing risk and liability and ensuring a safe workplace for those working at heights.
When Is the Inspection Due?
In addition to the mandatory OSHA requirement for fall protection inspections, compliance with the ANSI/I14 Standard also requires re-certification of suspended maintenance anchorages when re-roofing or renovating (pertinent to the window cleaning system) and at intervals not exceeding ten years.
The owner's best defence is the documentation showing compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Outside of the annual inspection for roof anchors, which is required every 5-10 years, the equipment must be recertified through load testing. The specific timeframe depends on the make and model of the anchor. Generally, adhesive anchors need recertification every five years, while non-adhesive anchors require it every ten years.
However, manufacturer guidelines may alter these intervals. If your equipment is due for re-certification, load testing may be necessary. For more information, please visit our recertification page.
OSHA’s fall protection inspection requirements
ANSI / IWCA - Window Cleaning Safety Standard
"Building Owners and/or their operating agents shall provide window cleaning contractors with written assurance that the installation of the structure has been inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the I-14.1 Standard, which puts significant emphasis on annual inspection."
Since the 1970s, Pro-Bel has designed, engineered, manufactured, installed, inspected, and re-certified thousands of roof anchors and fall protection systems, including:
- Permanent Roof Anchors/TieBack Anchors
- Horizontal Cable Lifeline Systems
- Roof Davits
- Outrigger Beams
- Monorail Fall Protection Systems
- Rigging Sleeves
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Annual Fall Protection Inspection
The following fall protection equipment needs to be inspected annually or per the manufacturer’s instructions:
- Roof Anchors and TieBack Anchors
- Horizontal Cable Lifeline Systems
Our fall protection inspection services are designed to ensure the safety and reliability of your rooftop systems. Fall protection systems are essential for safeguarding workers when operating near roof edges. A horizontal cable is snaked through the roof anchors, and the worker attaches their harness to the cable to prevent them from going too close to the edge.
These systems must be inspected regularly to ensure anchor points are in peak condition and the lifeline remains securely attached. Schedule your fall protection inspection today to ensure OSHA compliance and worker safety.
Pro-Bel's Inspection Services
Annual Deficiency Inspection:
- Inspect the existing equipment to ensure it complies with current codes, standards, and safety regulations.
- Photographing and documenting existing equipment.
- Recommendations for load testing and re-certification of existing equipment (if necessary).
- Cost estimate for immediate repairs of existing equipment or upgrades to the system (if necessary).
- Provide a detailed report outlining our inspection regarding potential compliance issues if observed.
Technical Audit / Compliance Inspection:
- Technical Audit Compliance Inspection of existing equipment and system design function, as related to codes, standards, and safety regulations.
- Photographing and documenting existing equipment.
- Recommendations for testing and certification of existing equipment (if necessary).
- Concept layout design of new equipment and/or anchorages to supplement the existing system (if necessary).
- Cost estimate for deficiency repairs to existing equipment and budget estimate for supply and installation of new equipment.
- Providing a detailed report outlining the inspection with reference to potential compliance issues.
Roof Assessment:
This assessment applies to buildings without existing equipment:
- Site visit to evaluate and review the requirements pertaining to window washing, structural or other construction, and compliance with safety regulations.
- Review of existing drawings (if provided).
- Concept layout design of new equipment and/or anchorages to supplement the existing system (if necessary).
- Cost estimate and budget for the supply and installation of new equipment.
- Providing a detailed report outlining the assessment and/or due diligence requirements
Horizontal Lifeline Inspections
Horizontal lifeline inspections are crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of your fall protection system. Regular inspections help identify wear and tear, potential hazards, and compliance with safety regulations.
Window Washing Anchor & Facade Anchor System Inspections
Pro-Bel's window washing anchors and facade anchor system inspections are essential for ensuring the highest levels of safety and compliance in high-rise buildings. Our inspections include a comprehensive visual examination of anchors to identify any signs of damage, corrosion, or wear.
We conduct rigorous load testing to ensure the anchors can support the necessary weights and pressures, and we verify that the system complies with all relevant safety regulations and standards.
Detailed documentation of the inspection results is provided, helping maintain safety records and plan for necessary maintenance. Trust Pro-Bel for reliable inspections that ensure the security of your window washing and facade maintenance systems.
Inspection Logbook
The building owner shall keep a certification record for each inspection and test required for fall protection. This record should include the inspection date, the signature of the person who performed the inspection, and the identifiers of the building support structure and equipment inspected. It should be readily available for review by authorities and maintenance contractors.
If your system requires repair, our team will:
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Conduct a Thorough Inspection: Our inspectors will identify any issues, including worn or damaged components and unauthorized modifications.
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Provide a Detailed Report: You'll receive a comprehensive report outlining the necessary repairs and recommendations to ensure your system meets safety standards.
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Offer Repair Services: Based on the inspection findings, our team can perform turnkey repairs to restore your system's functionality and compliance.
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Follow-Up Inspection: After repairs are completed, we can conduct a follow-up inspection to verify that all issues have been resolved and your system is operating safely.
Customer Portal
Pro-Bel maintains up-to-date inspection records of all Pro-Bel-manufactured fall protection equipment and installations. All data is recorded in the building owner’s or employer’s equipment manual and inspection logbook.
The logbook contains the necessary information to comply with all relevant state and federal safety standards, thereby reducing the legal exposure of design professionals and owners to accidents and liabilities. Pro-Bel now offers an online solution for document storage through the Pro-Bel Customer Portal.
For more information on fall protection and roof anchor inspection, contact Pro-Bel, one of the leading roof anchor inspection companies.