Custom Fall Protection: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All

July 22, 2025, 9:30 pm | by Ray Nardo

Custom Fall Protection Solutions for Unique Work Environments

Custom Fall Protection: Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All?
Because safety should adapt to your environment — not the other way around.
Every facility is different. Whether you’re working in a steel mill, food processing plant, warehouse, or on a historic rooftop, one thing is always true: standard fall protection doesn’t cut it.
At FallProof Systems, we know that protecting workers means designing systems that match the environment, operations, and hazards of each specific site.

When “Off-the-Shelf” Doesn’t Work –
Pre-engineered systems often fail in facilities that have:

  • Obstructions like overhead cranes, piping, or ductwork
  • Unusual rooftop elevations or fragile surfaces
  • Tight maintenance access paths
  • Historic structures or visually sensitive environments

What Custom Fall Protection Looks Like –
A truly custom solution includes:

  • Engineering analysis of structure and workflow
  • Unique layout designs based on field measurements
  • Custom-fabricated equipment (rails, anchors, platforms)
  • Seamless integration into existing infrastructure
    It’s not just about compliance — it’s about real-world usability.

Real Results from Custom Designs
We’ve designed systems for:

  • Protecting tanker truck hatches on uneven loading pads
  • Installing track systems over machines that never stop running
  • Adding fall safety to 100-year-old rooftops without permanent alteration

Let’s Build the Right Fit
Custom doesn’t mean complicated. With FallProof’s turnkey process, we handle everything — from site visit to install.
📅 Schedule a custom fall protection consultation »
📞 Or call us at (609)-325-5555

Final Word
When it comes to fall protection, a tailored solution isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity.

Hierarchy of Fall Protection

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Fall Protection Guardrail System InstallationUnderstanding the hierarchy of fall protection is important because it allows companies to make the best possible choice in protecting their workers who are working at heights. FallProof Systems can help your company in understating this hierarchy; identify fall risks and hazards and then offer solutions. Read more.

Non-Penetrating Guardrails: A Design Available For Every Need

April 11, 2018, 2:32 pm | by Scott Daly

Non Penetrating Guardrails provide protection on rooftops and other elevated working surfacesFallProof Systems LLC has designed, provided, and installed non-penetrating guardrail on rooftops and elevated surfaces throughout construction sites and general industry locations. Guardrails are becoming a leading choice for building owners to protect workers and personnel from fall hazards.

No matter your industry, guardrails are a vital part of your workplace protection strategy. Though guardrails often go unnoticed or ignored, they are an important fixture in every OSHA-compliant facility. Read more.

Fall Protection for HVAC Chillers

March 20, 2017, 4:41 pm | by Ray Nardo

Fall hazards for industrial HVAC systemsIndustrial size HVAC chillers present multiple fall protection hazards. When located on a rooftop near an unprotected edge, simply approaching the chiller may expose your worker to the risk of falling. Roof edge guardrail, horizontal lifelines, and fixed anchor points can all be designed to protect your workers as they approach and service the lower areas of the equipment. However, from a hazard analysis standpoint, access to the fans from the top of the housing is probably the area with the greatest risk of falling. Read more.

Rooftop Fall Protection: The Absence of Skylight Railings Around A Skylight Dome Is The Equivalent of A Hole In The Roof

August 24, 2016, 11:59 am | by Ray Nardo

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Guardrail Systems Installation: Temporary, Permanent or Modular?

April 19, 2016, 1:46 pm | by Ray Nardo

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Netting and Fall Protection Installations by FallProof – Dec 2014

January 5, 2015, 3:04 pm | by Ray Nardo

Major Transportation Bridge/Highway Netting

Installation of bridge debris netting on the Pulaski Skyway during its rehabilitation and renovation by New Jersey Department of Transportation.FallProof was excited to have been given the opportunity to provide debris netting for the iconic Pulaski Skyway, which is currently undergoing a $2 Billion+ rehabilitation and renovation project. One of the primary traffic arteries into New York City, this project has many moving parts. Working with the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the general contractor awarded the project, we provided 115,000 square feet of our RocBloc netting product. Read more.

Guardrails for Rooftop Hatches, Skylights, and Roof Edges

November 14, 2014, 10:56 am | by Ray Nardo

In our last blog post, we talked about how to identify fall hazards on a rooftop. Today, we will look at the fall protection equipment that is available to handle some of these hazards. Not every hazard can be avoided using safety equipment. But there are several types of fall protection systems that you can use to provide a solution to hazards such as: Read more.

Rooftop Fall Hazards: The Most Common Scenarios

November 4, 2014, 10:38 am | by Ray Nardo

Rooftop Work Enviorments Present Fall HazardsRooftops are among the most common elevated areas where general industry work is performed. But they are also one of the most common areas where injuries or deaths occur as a result of a fall.

The types of work performed on rooftops is wide-ranging. It isn’t just limited to roofing contractors. School janitors may need to venture up to retrieve a lost soccer ball. Office maintenance or physical plant personnel may need to go up to clean out the gutters, or to remove snow in winter. Read more.