Pro-bel Logo: History of Permanent Fall Protection in North America Pro-Bel has been part of the fall protection and suspended access industry since 1978. We copyrighted the first ever roof anchor in North America, leading it to become a staple of the industry. Today, we’re happy to provide roof safety by implementing roof anchor systems around the globe. As a …
When are Roof Anchors and Davits Required for Window Washing?
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 …
Why Are Horizontal Lifelines Important for Fall Protection?
Horizontal Lifeline Systems (HLL) are our solutions to providing a complete fall protection system without sacrificing mobility. Workers within 1.8m of a vertical drop – a ‘fall hazard zone’ or ‘restricted area’ – are required by law to be tied off to an anchor point (OSHA 1926.502 and ANSI/IWCA 1-14.1). However, single anchor points may not be ideal in cases …