fall protection systems the deisgn process

Designing Fall Protection Systems

Fall Protection System Design is a highly specialized area. At Pro-Bel, we have a design process to ensure your system meets state/provincial and national regulations for your buildings’ unique rooftop fall protection system requirements. Our Design Service is also FREE for any eligible projects (a majority of projects qualify, please contact us to learn more). Some highly complicated projects may require a …

bosun's chair system (Rope Descent System) used for window washing

Guide to Bosun’s Chair Systems (Rope Descent System)

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 …

Diagram illustrating the steps to launching a roof rigged platform using a roof rigged davit system

Roof Rigging – Launching a Platform Explained

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 …

Pro-Bel's window washing monorail system

Guide to Suspended Access Monorail Systems

The Benefits of a Monorail System Suspended access monorail systems offer an efficient solution for facade cleaning, allowing access to challenging or otherwise inaccessible exterior and interior glass areas. These systems allow workers free access to indoor and external regions otherwise rendered inaccessible. A Pro-Bel monorail system acts as a continuous anchor system, which is ideal when rooftop equipment installation …

White man attached to horizontal lifeline as he walks along the roof edge

When do you need Fall Protection?

Photo: Horizontal Lifeline System Confused about whether your project needs Fall Protection? Read on for a quick guide! Above all else, it’s essential to understand what fall protection is and why it’s so vital. Fall protection is the term for a collection of safety measures outlined in the region’s relevant standards and regulations, such as OSHA, for maintenance workers, window …