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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In our last blog post, we talked about how to form a safety committee at your company. This group should be responsible for developing and maintaining your company’s safety procedures, including your fall protection plan. It should also be responsible for promoting a safety culture at your company, and for ensuring your compliance with OSHA regulations. Read more.
A few weeks ago, we posted an article about how to develop a safety culture in your workplace. One of the suggestions we gave was to form a committee to address worker concerns about fall protection and other issues related to the health and well-being of employees. Today, we take a closer look at safety committees.
A safety committee allows executives, management, and workers to collaborate on the greater goal of creating a facility free from hazards that threaten the well-being of employees. This group should be responsible for defining procedures for your company, promoting the safety culture, and ensuring your compliance with OSHA and other federal and state regulations. Read more.
If you live on the East Coast, we don’t need to tell you that the past couple of weeks have been unbelievably cold! The Atlantic seaboard has seen record-low temperatures and sub-zero wind chills almost daily, with heavy infusions of snow and ice. As Johnny Carson used to say, “It’s so cold out that snowmen are heading south for the winter, and polar bears are putting on bearskin coats!” Read more.
On-the-job safety is a concept that should, of course, extend beyond the use of fall protection systems and fall safety equipment. You should try to develop a culture of safety in your company, and promote that culture in every environment within the facility. Read more.
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