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Sometimes when working on older buildings or on buildings where the architects kindly left out the fall protection anchors, a non-penetrating anchor system is needed. Weightanka is a non-penetrating roof anchor that uses weight and resistance to safety attach a worker to the roof. A standard
If you are responsible for maintaining rooftop HVAC equipment, you have probably run into a common problem: technicians need to safely cross piping, ductwork, conduit, or elevation changes just to reach the equipment they service every day.
The confusing part is that most buyers do not know...
In my experience, it is not uncommon to hear of self-retracting lifelines and/or lanyards daisy-chained together to create a longer connection to an anchor point. This typically happens when someone buys a product that is long enough for an application on one job, but finds that they need...
There is nothing simple about roof anchor points.
Being that is our aspiration to create simple and safe solutions for all workers at heights, we felt it necessary to address one of our most commonly asked questions...
Let’s be honest, the best way to build safety railing like a professional is to be a professional, but that’s not always possible. Lucky for those who aren’t, there are some very strict rules regarding safety rail construction that don’t leave much to chance. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not...
Falls from height are still a primary killer when it comes to workplace fatalities. A business with a Safety First mindset will perform a hazard assessment in every area of their business, and the rooftop is no exception. Read through to explore best practices when it comes to rooftop safety audits.
There are obviously times when somebody will need to access the roof of your building or facility, whether it’s maintenance workers, contractors, or inspectors. As we’ve discussed, roofs are inherently dangerous, so we develop policies to direct the behaviors of our employees and...
One of the most overlooked areas of a fall protection plan is the rescue section. For many professionals, this is due to heavy emphasis put on protection and prevention rather than rescue and retrieval.
From a young age we learn that 911 is THE ANSWER when any accident happens. In fall...
Who is responsible for your safety? Is it the safety manager? Is it your supervisor? Is it the owner of the company for which you work? Sure, each of these people plays a part in building a framework that allows you to perform your job in a safe working environment, but in the end, the...
As solar energy systems continue to expand across commercial and industrial rooftops, ensuring safe and efficient access for installation and maintenance has never been more important.
Falls cause the most worker fatalities and injuries during rooftop ice and snow removal. Workers can fall off roof edges, through skylights, and from ladders and aerial lifts (OSHA source). If you live in a...
Recently, we posted an article on the common hazards found during rooftop HVAC work. In it was stated, “Routes of travel that take you past skylights or near the edge of the roof have now exposed you to fall hazards.” This is not an empty warning. Skylights are a hazard often overlooked...
Solar panel installations are growing in popularity for commercial buildings. Whether you want to increase energy efficiency, decrease your carbon footprint, or line up with green initiatives, you may be pursuing a solar panel installation.
Most solar arrays get installed on commercial...
A man named Joe, who worked for the same roofing company for 25 years, fell through the skylight pictured above to his death. He was not wearing any fall protection and the skylight was not protected in any way. On average 16 people die at work every day in the United States. That number is...
The following safety huddle represents OSHA's safety compliance regulations for positioning device systems 1926.502(e). Always consult directly with OSHA compliance standards and manufacturer recommendations before utilizing these systems. Positioning device systems are not fall arrest...
The moment you see or hear the word "mezzanine" in your workplace, your thought should immediately turn to fall protection. In general industry, the minimum height at which fall protection is needed is 4’. Because mezzanines are typically used to store goods or machinery up off the floor...
Great news – you get to install a roof guardrail system to keep people safe. This guardrail should perform for many years, especially if a highly durable and maintenance free system like Kee Guard safety railing has been selected.
Unprotected skylights are dangerous and kill people each year. It’s too often that a worker trips, leans, or backs into one of these glass death traps and plummets to the ground below. For this reason alone, protecting these hazards need to be top of mind. OSHA has listed how to provide a...
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