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Your TURNKEY partner for roof edge protection and OSHA approved safety systems

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Your safety is our priority! That is why we only sell the highest quality safety products.

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TURNKEY EDGE solutions for every environment

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PASSIVE FALL PROTECTION

Keeping what you value most, safe.
OSHA compliant. Non-penetrating Solutions. Turnkey Projects.

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We are Expert Problem Solvers

We respect ourselves and others

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Featured EDGE Fall Safety Products

EDGE Fall Protection knows their products inside and out. We take a deep dive into the details of what you need, providing consultation for each project as well as quality gear that will get it done right on time. If you and your business or facility need fall protection, reach out to our team EDGE Fall Protection. We can help find the perfect solution for any workplace!

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Who We Are and Why We Exist

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Edge Fall Protection, LLC, was created out of a need for quality edge safety and protection systems and better customer care. We are experts in:

  • Non-penetrating and passive roof fall protection systems
  • Permanent roof fall protection solutions
  • Industrial access gates
  • Self-closing safety gates
  • Non-penetrating skylight fall protection
  • Crossover, access, and ships ladders
  • Our products protect both your personnel and equipment!

EDGE Fall Protection understands the products they offer. We hone into the precise solution you really need and provide the consulting and products to get the project done correctly.

Reach out to Edge today via our Request Quote Form or give us a call at (844) 314-1374, and see what we can do for you.

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Our Happy Clients

Reviews

We are grateful for the wonderful testimonials from our happy and beloved clients. From local businesses owners to Fortune 500 executives. You all have helped make us a force in the workplace fall protection industry!

Quick turn around, quality product and easy to install and use
Billybob Jr H.
Billybob Jr H.
22:42 30 Nov 21
The install crew was quick, friendly, and very informative on the product and OSHA requirements. I have used this company in the past and will continue to use them.
Chris J.
Chris J.
14:54 26 Sep 24
Best rail out there. Best believe.
Marc H.
Marc H.
00:28 03 Jun 21
Excellent Customer Service With A Quality Product That Was Worker Friendly To Assemble Once Completed The Safety Rail System Really Stood Out Nicely Will Use There Products Again.
Cangelo629
Cangelo629
02:10 12 Jul 22
Jessica H.
Jessica H.
00:36 03 Jun 21
We just started using Edge Fall Protection this year. Colton and his team did a wonderful job with scheduling, performing the work, and follow up. I highly recommend this company for any of your protection needs.
Steve T.
Steve T.
17:05 15 May 24
We needed to install (3) sets of the Hatch Guards with self-closing gates. We were very happy with the products and ease of installation.Colton was very helpful and made the process very simple.
Mike R.
Mike R.
19:53 26 Jun 24
Great customer service, very helpful and friendly. Products shipped quickly without issue.
Will B.
Will B.
14:38 14 Dec 21
When I ordered the Gate, Matt was very easy to work with. He walked me thru all the details of measurements needed and got right back to me that day with a price and pictures of the pallet gate. When it arrived some of it was missing. I called Matt after getting nowhere with the shipping company. Edge Fall shipped me an entire new gate No questions asked and let me keep the remains of the first shipment. We installed the gate ourselves and are very happy with the final product. It Looks great and works very well. Thank you Matt and Edge Fall Protection for making our facility safer.
Dan R.
Dan R.
14:00 16 Aug 22
Great Service and quick response time. Will be coming back for any additional fall protection material
Steven L.
Steven L.
12:31 09 Sep 24
Used Self Closing Safety Gates from EDGE for a Municipal project in Rochester, NY. Extremely satisfied with the quality.
Steven B.
Steven B.
18:24 04 Feb 22
The safety rails worked perfectly to meet the leading edge work for building code.
Tony A.
Tony A.
18:58 22 Apr 21
Work great and easy installion thanks.
Carl D.
Carl D.
20:44 16 Mar 23
Quote response was extremely quick and delivery of product was a week before estimated arrival. Very pleased with Jared and his service. Install was easy.
David W.
David W.
10:36 16 Oct 24
Shaefer is great to work with. Awesome service and speedy shipping.
Bill B.
Bill B.
14:23 10 Apr 24
The sales, service and delivery was excellent !Received my product a week before expected .I plan to use edge for all my on the job safety needs. Thanks edge keep up the good work.
louie B.
louie B.
21:06 08 Jun 21
We recently had to add fall protection on one of our job sites per an inspector's request. Colton Motschenbacher went above and beyond to quote quickly and ensure a timly shipment. Edge Fall is my go to product across the country for fall protection. We appreciate the customer service and quality product.
Laura B.
Laura B.
15:55 29 Oct 24
We purchased the EFP 360 Mobile Safety Rail System. The railing was top notch quality and will work perfectly not just for the application we purchased it for but many other applications. The sales team was extremely helpful and worked well with us to ensure we got the product which best suited us. Unfortunately I am unable to add a photo as the project this was used on does not allow photos, but its just as it's pictured on their website.
Ernest V.
Ernest V.
19:16 31 Jul 24
I'm new at purchasing outdoor straight steel staircases. I tried a few other companies, all of whom said they weren't able to help me and that was the end of the conversation. Then I called Edge Fall Protection, LLC. and spoke with Alyssa. Although their products did not fit my needs, Alyssa not only provide me with vital information, which was extremely helpful, but she went out of her way to help me find someone who did. She spent her time and made my project simple to complete. Although I did not purchase anything from Edge Fall Protection, LLC, if Alyssa is a reflection of their company, you can expect great service and I believe great products from them. I strongly recommend Edge Fall Protection LLC for your next steel staircase project.
Sami H.
Sami H.
21:15 12 Dec 21
Everyone was very professional. Keep me informed of what will happen and when. The job site was kept clean and crew great to work with.
Donald L.
Donald L.
13:02 31 May 22
We recently completed a project with Edge Fall Protection that required removable railings. Colton was quick to respond to our email requests and the product shipped within the 3-4 weeks that was quoted. The team was excellent to work with. Very professional.
Matthew S.
Matthew S.
14:25 15 Apr 24
Absolutely amazing product. Service was excellent. We provided dimensions and the service and product fit exactly as described. I can't speak enough about the communication with the organization and what was sent. I would highly recommend this organization and its professionalism. Thank you Lesley Teigen for all the help and I look forward to ordering again when needed.
Adam K.
Adam K.
18:20 28 Jun 23
Excellent Product, easily assembled, and they delivered on time.
Tim D.
Tim D.
19:21 12 Jan 22
The team at EDGE is one of the best in the business and super great to work with. They are extremely knowledgeable and ensure that all safety and compliance matters are followed. The materials and service are top notch. Shaefer & Carter were great to work with in the planning and execution of the installation and the on site install team was extremely professional. Would recommend and would use again.
Jacob B.
Jacob B.
16:37 15 Apr 24
Excellent product. Easy to assemble / install.
John M.
John M.
20:29 22 Apr 22
Edge Fall Protection always provides quality items on time
jeff L.
jeff L.
21:57 20 Oct 22
We have enjoyed working with Edge Fall Protection for several projects. Delivery is always very prompt, and materials are top tier.
Ed K.
Ed K.
14:45 06 Sep 22
A quality made product with easy assembly. It is very rigid and secure. The expanded metal steps and platform will prevent slippage in the winter time up here in Minnesota. The sales people were prompt in replying to my email and were well versed in the details of their product. They also have other people to follow up to make sure we have been contacted in a timely manner and are satisfied with their service. The end product is worth the extra cost. Erectastep will be our first choice in the future.
Keith B.
Keith B.
20:03 27 Oct 21
First time doing business with Edge Fall. Reps were very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Hope to do business again with in the future.
Colton B.
Colton B.
18:39 24 Jun 21
Cost effective, easy to install roof edge protection. highly recommend their products.
Craig D.
Craig D.
16:54 10 Nov 22
What a great product! Lesley Teigen was such a great help and wonderful to work with on this project! The gate arrived on the jobsite in great condition. The Instructions were very easy to understand and the install went well! My customer was very happy. Now they can move items to the mezzanine safely. I will be recommending Edge Fall Protections products whenever I can. Thank you!!
David D.
David D.
01:36 04 Feb 22
Worked with Shaefer Bergo on designing and ordering guard rail systems for a client at mulitple locations around the Cities. They made the ordering process simple and pricing was great. Product shipped out quickly.
Chad F.
Chad F.
14:49 30 Aug 24
I'm apart of an EPC team that relocated to Austin TX for a special project. Stumbled upon EDGE through a few google searches and glad I did! Had the pleasure of working with COLTON MOTSCHENBACHER. Worked hand and hand with my CAD sketches and helped fill in any gaps I had! Will continue to order through EDGE.
Misael Valdovinos L.
Misael Valdovinos L.
14:40 31 May 24
Edge Fall Protection was a wonderful company to work with. They sent our product on time to meet our deadlines, provided a complete install team, and were hassle free. We barely even knew they were on our site. Highly recommend.
Trevor P.
Trevor P.
20:17 24 Sep 21
Leslie was awesome! Helped me with this order and made it so easy!
Melonie B.
Melonie B.
16:34 28 Jun 23
With this being our first experience with Edge Fall Protection, LLC., especially Shaefer Bergo we were very pleased with the whole process from initial contact, through the quoting, ordering and shipping. The whole team at Edge Fall Protection, LLC. did a great job with communication through the whole process which in turn made our project that much simpler and less stressful. We will definitely be using and recommending Edge Fall Protection, LLC. in the future.
Brandon R.
Brandon R.
20:26 17 Apr 24
Edge Fall was very accommodating in helping with a unique situation. They did a great job providing what we needed and when we needed it.
Elizabeth K
Elizabeth K
18:40 31 Mar 22
Professional and well executed in approach, quick installation methods caused no issues to the daily business practices of the facility - which is important to the demand of this operation.
Larry B.
Larry B.
16:33 11 Jun 21
Great service and products. They shipped to us here in Southern California with no issues or damages.
Christopher C.
Christopher C.
18:44 14 Oct 22
Installation was smooth.Follow up support was great.
Allen T.
Allen T.
18:35 05 Apr 22
Working with Colton from Edge Fall Protection was a great experience. He is responsive, helpful, knowledgeable, and an overall pleasure. Great products.
Christina O.
Christina O.
12:34 06 May 24
I received great customer service from Edge Fall Protection and the product is exactly how they described it.
Kathryn O.
Kathryn O.
17:54 14 Dec 21
Great Company to work with. Professional and easy to work with in a complicated environment.
Ged W.
Ged W.
21:50 31 Oct 22
We recently completed a fire station where a serviceable unit was less than 10' from the leading edge so the contractor asked us to help find a solution. I reached out to Edge Fall Protection for a non-penetrating OSHA compliant safety rail system and was put in contact with Corey Eberle. Corey was very responsive, and very helpful in putting together a quote that fit the customers' needs. The customer accepted the price and Corey had the product shipped within the week and we installed it. Installation was very quick and easy. I look forward to working with Edge in the future.
Brandon F.
Brandon F.
18:05 31 Mar 22
We are very happy with the railing system that we ordered from Edge Fall Protection. Colton was very responsive and thorough when we had questions or requests. The drawings were accurate and easy to interpret. We will be happy to use Edge Fall Protection again in future projects.
Heather C.
Heather C.
15:58 17 Oct 24
Phillip M.
Phillip M.
12:00 26 May 22
It was a great experience working with Shaefer! It was easy, fast, and cost effective. His install crew were absolute professionals and very safety conscious. Great job guys!
Matthew K.
Matthew K.
13:36 19 Sep 24
Great product and easy to use. The system we chose offered flexibility and turned out great. Shaefer was great to work with and helped us out along the way.
Justin A.
Justin A.
18:51 14 Jun 24
Right away from the beginning EDGE Fall Protection has been very helpful in guiding us through the process of what we need. The staff there are all courteous a knowledgeable. The AccuFit system we purchased from them is of great value and easily assembled. I will be recommending this system to any customer who needs this type of added safety to their facility. Thank you EDGE Fall Protection!!!
Levi K.
Levi K.
17:36 08 Nov 22
We purchased an aluminum ladder for roof access of a building. It arrived to us in Hawaii faster than expected and COLTON MOTSCHENBACHER was great to work with! Will definitely be working with him again soon! 🤙🏾
Kaniela
Kaniela
18:33 25 Oct 24
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We are very happy with the railing system that we ordered from Edge Fall Protection. Colton was very responsive and thorough when we had questions or requests. The drawings were accurate and easy to interpret. We will be happy to use Edge Fall Protection again in future projects.
Heather C.
Heather C.
15:58 17 Oct 24
Working with Colton from Edge Fall Protection was a great experience. He is responsive, helpful, knowledgeable, and an overall pleasure. Great products.
Christina O.
Christina O.
12:34 06 May 24
What a great product! Lesley Teigen was such a great help and wonderful to work with on this project! The gate arrived on the jobsite in great condition. The Instructions were very easy to understand and the install went well! My customer was very happy. Now they can move items to the mezzanine safely. I will be recommending Edge Fall Protections products whenever I can. Thank you!!
David D.
David D.
01:36 04 Feb 22
Installation was smooth.Follow up support was great.
Allen T.
Allen T.
18:35 05 Apr 22
Absolutely amazing product. Service was excellent. We provided dimensions and the service and product fit exactly as described. I can't speak enough about the communication with the organization and what was sent. I would highly recommend this organization and its professionalism. Thank you Lesley Teigen for all the help and I look forward to ordering again when needed.
Adam K.
Adam K.
18:20 28 Jun 23
Cost effective, easy to install roof edge protection. highly recommend their products.
Craig D.
Craig D.
16:54 10 Nov 22
Quick turn around, quality product and easy to install and use
Billybob Jr H.
Billybob Jr H.
22:42 30 Nov 21
The team at EDGE is one of the best in the business and super great to work with. They are extremely knowledgeable and ensure that all safety and compliance matters are followed. The materials and service are top notch. Shaefer & Carter were great to work with in the planning and execution of the installation and the on site install team was extremely professional. Would recommend and would use again.
Jacob B.
Jacob B.
16:37 15 Apr 24
We recently completed a project with Edge Fall Protection that required removable railings. Colton was quick to respond to our email requests and the product shipped within the 3-4 weeks that was quoted. The team was excellent to work with. Very professional.
Matthew S.
Matthew S.
14:25 15 Apr 24
Edge Fall Protection was a wonderful company to work with. They sent our product on time to meet our deadlines, provided a complete install team, and were hassle free. We barely even knew they were on our site. Highly recommend.
Trevor P.
Trevor P.
20:17 24 Sep 21
Quote response was extremely quick and delivery of product was a week before estimated arrival. Very pleased with Jared and his service. Install was easy.
David W.
David W.
10:36 16 Oct 24
We recently had to add fall protection on one of our job sites per an inspector's request. Colton Motschenbacher went above and beyond to quote quickly and ensure a timly shipment. Edge Fall is my go to product across the country for fall protection. We appreciate the customer service and quality product.
Laura B.
Laura B.
15:55 29 Oct 24
Great Company to work with. Professional and easy to work with in a complicated environment.
Ged W.
Ged W.
21:50 31 Oct 22
We needed to install (3) sets of the Hatch Guards with self-closing gates. We were very happy with the products and ease of installation.Colton was very helpful and made the process very simple.
Mike R.
Mike R.
19:53 26 Jun 24
Work great and easy installion thanks.
Carl D.
Carl D.
20:44 16 Mar 23
Excellent Product, easily assembled, and they delivered on time.
Tim D.
Tim D.
19:21 12 Jan 22
Great customer service, very helpful and friendly. Products shipped quickly without issue.
Will B.
Will B.
14:38 14 Dec 21
We recently completed a fire station where a serviceable unit was less than 10' from the leading edge so the contractor asked us to help find a solution. I reached out to Edge Fall Protection for a non-penetrating OSHA compliant safety rail system and was put in contact with Corey Eberle. Corey was very responsive, and very helpful in putting together a quote that fit the customers' needs. The customer accepted the price and Corey had the product shipped within the week and we installed it. Installation was very quick and easy. I look forward to working with Edge in the future.
Brandon F.
Brandon F.
18:05 31 Mar 22
Best rail out there. Best believe.
Marc H.
Marc H.
00:28 03 Jun 21
We purchased an aluminum ladder for roof access of a building. It arrived to us in Hawaii faster than expected and COLTON MOTSCHENBACHER was great to work with! Will definitely be working with him again soon! 🤙🏾
Kaniela
Kaniela
18:33 25 Oct 24
It was a great experience working with Shaefer! It was easy, fast, and cost effective. His install crew were absolute professionals and very safety conscious. Great job guys!
Matthew K.
Matthew K.
13:36 19 Sep 24
Everyone was very professional. Keep me informed of what will happen and when. The job site was kept clean and crew great to work with.
Donald L.
Donald L.
13:02 31 May 22
I'm new at purchasing outdoor straight steel staircases. I tried a few other companies, all of whom said they weren't able to help me and that was the end of the conversation. Then I called Edge Fall Protection, LLC. and spoke with Alyssa. Although their products did not fit my needs, Alyssa not only provide me with vital information, which was extremely helpful, but she went out of her way to help me find someone who did. She spent her time and made my project simple to complete. Although I did not purchase anything from Edge Fall Protection, LLC, if Alyssa is a reflection of their company, you can expect great service and I believe great products from them. I strongly recommend Edge Fall Protection LLC for your next steel staircase project.
Sami H.
Sami H.
21:15 12 Dec 21
The install crew was quick, friendly, and very informative on the product and OSHA requirements. I have used this company in the past and will continue to use them.
Chris J.
Chris J.
14:54 26 Sep 24
Phillip M.
Phillip M.
12:00 26 May 22
Excellent Customer Service With A Quality Product That Was Worker Friendly To Assemble Once Completed The Safety Rail System Really Stood Out Nicely Will Use There Products Again.
Cangelo629
Cangelo629
02:10 12 Jul 22
A quality made product with easy assembly. It is very rigid and secure. The expanded metal steps and platform will prevent slippage in the winter time up here in Minnesota. The sales people were prompt in replying to my email and were well versed in the details of their product. They also have other people to follow up to make sure we have been contacted in a timely manner and are satisfied with their service. The end product is worth the extra cost. Erectastep will be our first choice in the future.
Keith B.
Keith B.
20:03 27 Oct 21
Edge Fall Protection always provides quality items on time
jeff L.
jeff L.
21:57 20 Oct 22
Worked with Shaefer Bergo on designing and ordering guard rail systems for a client at mulitple locations around the Cities. They made the ordering process simple and pricing was great. Product shipped out quickly.
Chad F.
Chad F.
14:49 30 Aug 24
Used Self Closing Safety Gates from EDGE for a Municipal project in Rochester, NY. Extremely satisfied with the quality.
Steven B.
Steven B.
18:24 04 Feb 22
We just started using Edge Fall Protection this year. Colton and his team did a wonderful job with scheduling, performing the work, and follow up. I highly recommend this company for any of your protection needs.
Steve T.
Steve T.
17:05 15 May 24
First time doing business with Edge Fall. Reps were very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Hope to do business again with in the future.
Colton B.
Colton B.
18:39 24 Jun 21
The safety rails worked perfectly to meet the leading edge work for building code.
Tony A.
Tony A.
18:58 22 Apr 21
Great service and products. They shipped to us here in Southern California with no issues or damages.
Christopher C.
Christopher C.
18:44 14 Oct 22
I received great customer service from Edge Fall Protection and the product is exactly how they described it.
Kathryn O.
Kathryn O.
17:54 14 Dec 21
Shaefer is great to work with. Awesome service and speedy shipping.
Bill B.
Bill B.
14:23 10 Apr 24
Edge Fall was very accommodating in helping with a unique situation. They did a great job providing what we needed and when we needed it.
Elizabeth K
Elizabeth K
18:40 31 Mar 22
When I ordered the Gate, Matt was very easy to work with. He walked me thru all the details of measurements needed and got right back to me that day with a price and pictures of the pallet gate. When it arrived some of it was missing. I called Matt after getting nowhere with the shipping company. Edge Fall shipped me an entire new gate No questions asked and let me keep the remains of the first shipment. We installed the gate ourselves and are very happy with the final product. It Looks great and works very well. Thank you Matt and Edge Fall Protection for making our facility safer.
Dan R.
Dan R.
14:00 16 Aug 22
The sales, service and delivery was excellent !Received my product a week before expected .I plan to use edge for all my on the job safety needs. Thanks edge keep up the good work.
louie B.
louie B.
21:06 08 Jun 21
Professional and well executed in approach, quick installation methods caused no issues to the daily business practices of the facility - which is important to the demand of this operation.
Larry B.
Larry B.
16:33 11 Jun 21
With this being our first experience with Edge Fall Protection, LLC., especially Shaefer Bergo we were very pleased with the whole process from initial contact, through the quoting, ordering and shipping. The whole team at Edge Fall Protection, LLC. did a great job with communication through the whole process which in turn made our project that much simpler and less stressful. We will definitely be using and recommending Edge Fall Protection, LLC. in the future.
Brandon R.
Brandon R.
20:26 17 Apr 24
Excellent product. Easy to assemble / install.
John M.
John M.
20:29 22 Apr 22
I'm apart of an EPC team that relocated to Austin TX for a special project. Stumbled upon EDGE through a few google searches and glad I did! Had the pleasure of working with COLTON MOTSCHENBACHER. Worked hand and hand with my CAD sketches and helped fill in any gaps I had! Will continue to order through EDGE.
Misael Valdovinos L.
Misael Valdovinos L.
14:40 31 May 24
Great Service and quick response time. Will be coming back for any additional fall protection material
Steven L.
Steven L.
12:31 09 Sep 24
Great product and easy to use. The system we chose offered flexibility and turned out great. Shaefer was great to work with and helped us out along the way.
Justin A.
Justin A.
18:51 14 Jun 24
We purchased the EFP 360 Mobile Safety Rail System. The railing was top notch quality and will work perfectly not just for the application we purchased it for but many other applications. The sales team was extremely helpful and worked well with us to ensure we got the product which best suited us. Unfortunately I am unable to add a photo as the project this was used on does not allow photos, but its just as it's pictured on their website.
Ernest V.
Ernest V.
19:16 31 Jul 24
Leslie was awesome! Helped me with this order and made it so easy!
Melonie B.
Melonie B.
16:34 28 Jun 23
Jessica H.
Jessica H.
00:36 03 Jun 21
Right away from the beginning EDGE Fall Protection has been very helpful in guiding us through the process of what we need. The staff there are all courteous a knowledgeable. The AccuFit system we purchased from them is of great value and easily assembled. I will be recommending this system to any customer who needs this type of added safety to their facility. Thank you EDGE Fall Protection!!!
Levi K.
Levi K.
17:36 08 Nov 22
We have enjoyed working with Edge Fall Protection for several projects. Delivery is always very prompt, and materials are top tier.
Ed K.
Ed K.
14:45 06 Sep 22
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Your Fall Protection Questions Answered

Every worker on a walking or working surface that is 6 feet or higher above the ground must be safeguarded against falls by using a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system. (Source: OSHA Standard 1926.501)

Every worker on a walking or working surface that is 4 feet or higher above the ground must be safeguarded against falls by using a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system. (Source: OSHA Standard 1910.28)

There are three main approaches to fall protection systems: fall elimination, fall prevention, and fall arrest. In terms of equipment, fall protection generally involves the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.

Fall protection refers to a set of safety measures and systems designed to prevent workers from falling or to arrest a fall if one occurs to minimize the risk of injury or death. Safety measures include using products such as freestanding fall protection guardrails, flat roof deck railings, removable safety railings/guardrail systems, overhead fall protection systems, and active fall arrest systems. This equipment is then combined with OSHA-approved procedures and safety practices aimed at eliminating or reducing fall hazards in the workplace. The primary goal of fall protection is to ensure the safety and well-being of workers who operate at heights or in environments where falling is a potential risk.

According to US OSHA regulations, fall protection must be used in the following situations:

  1. Construction: Fall protection is required when working at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level. This includes activities such as building, demolition, and maintenance work. (Source: 29 CFR 1926.501 – “Duty to have fall protection”)
  2. General Industry: Fall protection is necessary when working at heights of 4 feet or more above a lower level. This applies to most workplaces outside of construction, including manufacturing, warehousing, and other industrial settings. (Source: 29 CFR 1910.28 – “Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection”)
  3. Shipyards: Fall protection is required at heights of 5 feet or more above a lower level. (Source: 29 CFR 1915.159 – “Personal fall arrest systems”)
  4. Longshoring: Fall protection is required when working at heights of 8 feet or more above a lower level. (Source: 29 CFR 1918.85 – “Fall protection”)

Additionally, fall protection is required in situations where workers are exposed to fall hazards over dangerous equipment and machinery, regardless of the fall distance. Specific requirements and systems can vary depending on the nature of the work and the environment.

The four key components of a fall protection system are:

  1. Anchorage: A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, or deceleration devices, capable of supporting the expected loads.
  2. Body Wear: Typically a full-body harness worn by the worker, designed to distribute the forces of a fall over the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest, and shoulders.
  3. Connector: A device that connects the worker’s harness to the anchorage. This can include lanyards, lifelines, or deceleration devices, such as shock absorbers or self-retracting lifelines.

Descent/Rescue: Equipment and procedures necessary to safely rescue a worker after a fall has been arrested, ensuring they can be safely and promptly brought to a safe level.

The OSHA 6-foot rule refers to the requirement for fall protection in the construction industry. According to OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1), fall protection must be provided when employees are working on a walking or working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 6 feet or more above a lower level. 

This can include activities such as roofing, scaffolding, and steel erection. The protection can be provided through guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.

The two basic types of fall protection are:

  1. Fall Prevention: This type of fall protection aims to prevent falls from occurring in the first place. It includes measures such as guardrails, covers, and barriers that physically prevent a worker from falling to a lower level.

Fall Arrest: This type of fall protection comes into play if and when a fall does occur. It includes the use of equipment such as personal fall arrest systems and active restraint systems. These consist of anchors, connectors, and a body harness. These systems are designed to stop a fall in progress and safely suspend the worker until they can be rescued.

Yes, the EDGE team can travel to your location to provide experienced anchor testing, fall protection inspections, and also OSHA-approved installation of your equipment. Please see this page for more details, and reach out to discuss.

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