June 13, 2016, 3:23 pm | by Ray Nardo
Fall protection anchor points are a versatile tool that with proper design, installation and use can protect workers in a variety of situations. Without all three of these factors being present, there is the possibility that a worker may have the illusion of being protected with the reality of being no more safe than working without any fall protection at all. Read more.
April 20, 2016, 3:32 pm | by Ray Nardo
FallProof Systems LLC is pleased to announce that Scott Daly has joined the company as a Senior Technical Sales Specialist. Scott brings to FallProof 20 years of experience in every aspect of engineered fall protection systems, from the initial layout, design and engineering to installation and final system certification and training. Read more.
April 19, 2016, 1:46 pm | by Ray Nardo
Guardrail systems installation can be temporary or permanent, modular or custom fabricated, and penetrating or non-penetrating. Selecting the right type of guardrails for your particular application is an important factor in the planning process of your fall protection system. Read more.
March 1, 2016, 12:50 pm | by Ray Nardo
Numerous fall protection design and engineering challenges are presented for guardrail systems installation on multi-level rooftops. This article discusses the issues faced by designers, engineers and individuals responsible for the installation. Read more.
February 2, 2016, 8:24 am | by Ray Nardo
FallProof Systems is excited to announce that it started 2016 by further expanding its website with the addition of a new section dedicated solely to everyday users of fall protection equipment, and existing customers and their workers. This includes an “ask the experts” form and dedicated question and answer pages organized by industry, known as “Frequently Asked Questions” on many websites. Read more.
December 10, 2015, 4:43 pm | by Ray Nardo
Much Forethought Goes Into Proper Fall Protection Installation
From a fall protection installation standpoint, the primary goal of the system being installed is to protect workers. The objectives are to get the right system, at the right price, installed on time and on budget, with minimal disruption to the normal activities of the business. Read more.
November 17, 2015, 9:53 am | by Ray Nardo
Pre-Plan Fall Protection On New Construction During The Design Phase
For new construction projects, we are often asked to bid on procurement and installation of fall protection equipment. All too often, we find that it is treated as an afterthought, rather than an integral component of a well-designed building. We are alarmed whenever a contractor who has asked us to bid a project says, “They will add that later”, when we point out that the plans and specifications either say nothing about fall protection, or mention it without providing any scope, location or other layout information. Read more.
October 29, 2015, 12:43 pm | by Ray Nardo
At first glance, fall protection for universities and colleges is not something you would think there is much need for, but fall hazards abound nevertheless. Take a critical look around any university or college campus, and you will often find numerous work areas where maintenance people, contractors, and even students might encounter dangerous hazards. The following are some of the more common areas on college campuses that should not be overlooked: Read more.
September 15, 2015, 9:34 pm | by Ray Nardo
In addition to FallProof working hard to make America’s workplaces safer with installations of fall protection systems, we have been busy redesigning our website to serve you better! New features include:
- Improved and refined navigation;
- Responsive to all device sizes;
- Contact and request a quote forms with document upload;
- One-click calling by mouse, Skype or phone app;
- Internal site search;
- New sidebar menus;
- Blog posts by topic; and
- Patriotic color scheme.
Read more.
May 17, 2015, 1:59 pm | by Ray Nardo
Vertical lifelines are an essential protection system if you have a fixed outdoor or indoor ladder that is higher than 24 feet. Every year, dozens of workers injure themselves in falls from fixed ladders, usually after slipping on rungs covered with mud, grease, rainwater, snow, or ice.
Vertical lifelines should be mounted onto fixed ladders to provide fall protection for following types of structures: Read more.