How FallProof Solves “Impossible” Safety Challenges

August 17, 2025, 6:43 pm | by Ray Nardo

What looks impossible to others is just another puzzle to us.
There are some projects where you look at the space and think, “There’s no way we
can install fall protection here.” That’s where FallProof Systems shines.
We specialize in solving problems that leave other providers scratching their heads —
and we’ve got the success stories to prove it.

Common “Impossible” Scenarios
 No structural overhead support for lifeline systems
 Continuous machine operation — no downtime available
 Facility access restrictions (tight quarters, live wires, historic preservation)
 Non-penetrating solutions needed (no anchoring allowed)

Swing Arm With Fixed-Track Lifeline While Loading In Steel Manufacturing Plant

How We Make It Possible
Our process is what makes the difference:
1. Field Engineering & 2D Modeling
2. Structural Load Evaluation
3. Creative Design Solutions — like offset anchors, freestanding bases, or
modular track systems
4. Turnkey Installation with minimal facility disruption

Real-World Example:

One of our clients had a blow-mold machine jammed into a corner with no anchor points
and no clearance for scaffolding. We engineered a cantilevered rigid track system
from adjacent structural steel — installed on a weekend to avoid downtime.

 

Stuck with a “No Way” Project?
We’ll find a way
📅 Request a site evaluation now

📞 Or call us at (609)-325-5555

Final Thought
Fall protection isn’t about avoiding risk — it’s about engineering solutions that eliminate it.

Turnkey Fall Protection Projects from Start to Finish

August 4, 2025, 5:36 pm | by Ray Nardo

From Inspection to Installation: A Turnkey Project Walkthrough
Fall protection made simple — because you’ve got enough on your plate.
At FallProof Systems, we don’t just design safety solutions — we deliver them, from your
first call to the final bolt.
If you’ve never partnered with us before, here’s what you can expect from a turnkey fall
protection project.

Step 1: Site Inspection and Hazard Assessment
We walk your facility, take measurements, and identify both compliance issues and
operational risks. Our team documents hazards you may not have even considered.

Rigid Lifeline Foldaway Track Fall Protection System

Step 2: Engineering and System Design
Once we understand the space, we design a system that fits — structurally and
operationally. That includes load analysis, OSHA compliance, and workflow
considerations.
You’ll receive:
-Engineered drawings
-Anchor point layout
-System specs and materials

Step 3: Fabrication and Delivery

Our in-house team fabricates custom components to your exact specs — rails,
brackets, mounts, platforms — ready to install with minimal downtime.

Step 4: Installation and Training
Our trained installers show up, get to work, and leave your facility safer than they found
it. We also provide user training and documentation to close the loop.

Demonstration during competent person training.

Why Go Turnkey?
-Single point of contact
-No finger-pointing between vendors
-Faster timeline and better accountability
-Seamless compliance

Schedule your free fall protection assessment »
Let’s get started: (609)-325-5555

Final Thought
You don’t need a dozen vendors — just the right partner. From walkthrough to walk-off,
FallProof is with you every step of the way.

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.

OSHA Fall Hazard Blind Spots: Openings & Maintenance Access

July 8, 2025, 12:36 pm | by Ray Nardo

The Hidden Hazards You Walk Past Every Day

Skylights, hatches, mezzanine pits. Tops of silos, tanks, or HVAC units. These areas don’t always look dangerous — until someone falls.

When it comes to fall protection in general industry, the two most overlooked categories are:

  • Openings that aren’t always open
  • Machinery maintenance access points

Both are common. Both are deadly. And both are called out clearly in OSHA and ANSI standards.

  1. Openings That Aren’t Always Open

Skylights, roof hatches, mezzanine drops, floor cutouts, and pit access points

These are deceptively dangerous areas. Whether they’re used once a month or once a day, any opening that a worker could fall through must be protected.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i)

“Each employee must be protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet or more above a lower level by a cover or guardrail system.”

Even temporary cutouts or uncovered leveler pits during cleaning qualify under this standard.

Skylights Are NOT Safe to Stand On

They are considered holes in the walking-working surface per OSHA. If someone can fall through it, it must be protected.

Common Facility Risks:

  • Roof hatches left open during inspections
  • Floor holes cut during retrofits
  • Dock leveler service openings
  • Skylights mistaken for solid surfaces
  • Mezzanine transfer zones with no guarding
  1. Machinery Maintenance Areas

Elevated or awkward areas where technicians access equipment for inspection, service, or repair

When workers climb on top of equipment — like silos, presses, ovens, or production lines — they’re often exposed to fall risks without dedicated anchor points, guardrails, or designated access platforms.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23(c)

“Each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet or more above a lower level must be protected by guardrail systems, safety nets, or personal fall protection systems.”

ANSI Z359.2 & Z359.18

  • Z359.2: Requires hazard assessments and formal procedures for elevated service tasks
  • Z359.18: Specifies structural anchorage design and use requirements for fall arrest systems around equipment and machinery

Common Maintenance Hazards:

  • Standing on top of industrial ovens, chillers, or presses
  • Climbing above ducting or piping for access
  • Walking on narrow steel beams or catwalks
  • Reaching across conveyor belts or hoppers

How FallProof Fixes the Blind Spots

Our team specializes in designing and installing turnkey fall protection systems for the areas most often missed:

 

 

For Openings:

  • Skylight safety screens (non-penetrating options available)
  • Hatch rail systems with self-closing gates
  • Custom floor hole covers that meet load rating standards

For Maintenance Access:

  • Overhead rigid tracks for SRL systems
  • Custom platforms with guardrails for safe access
  • Permanent or portable anchor points for fall arrest
  • Field assessments to pinpoint blind spots before they become incidents

📅 Schedule a facility walkthrough »

📞 Or speak directly with our safety engineering team at (609)-325-5555

Final Word

Openings and elevated maintenance zones don’t always get flagged as fall hazards — but they should.

They’re the places where workers take shortcuts, and where one slip can become a catastrophe.

Let’s make sure your facility isn’t one hazard away from a headline.

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.

FallProof Systems Welcomes Scott Daly As A Senior Technical Sales Specialist

April 20, 2016, 3:32 pm | by Ray Nardo

Demonstration of proper use of horizontal cable lifelines.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.

Fall Protection On New Construction: Our Wish List For Architects

November 17, 2015, 9:53 am | by Ray Nardo

Pre-Plan Fall Protection On New Construction During The Design Phase

Design Phase Fall Protection Planning On New ConstructionFor 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.

Fall Protection For Universities and Colleges: Hazards Abound

October 29, 2015, 12:43 pm | by Ray Nardo

Fall Protection For Universities and CollegesAt 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.

Recent FallProof Projects – May 2015

May 11, 2015, 10:56 am | by Ray Nardo

Large Horizontal Perimeter Personnel Safety Net System

Safety Netting System for a Construction Job SiteFallProof recently partnered with a large general contractor to provide a personnel safety net system for a high rise construction project in Long Island City, NY. The building was intricately designed, with many levels and tiers, which created multiple attachment points for the safety netting outrigger poles. As a result, the safety netting needed to be installed in different configurations on different floors of the building.  Read more.

Steel Mill Fall Protection: Exploring Different Solutions

January 12, 2015, 12:33 pm | by Ray Nardo

Fall Protection Crane Rail Runway Steel MillFrom a facilities standpoint, you can apply all types of fall protection systems to the steel industry. Workers in steel mills are often required to use fall protection equipment, for personal safety and for OSHA regulation compliance.

The types of fall protection solutions installed in steel mills are usually based on several factors, including the layout and conditions of the environment, the number of personnel accessing a certain area, the frequency of activity in that area, and the budget concerns of the steel mill’s owners. Read more.