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Fall Protection
Workplace Fall Protection
According to OSHA, falls are consistently ranked as one of the “Fatal Four” leading causes of death in the workplace. These incidents are largely preventable with proper planning, equipment, and training. Compsolve’s workplace fall protection services are designed to identify hazards, educate employees, and establish protocols that prevent falls before they happen.
We specialize in supporting industries such as:
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Maintenance & Facility Services
- Logistics & Transportation
Who Needs Fall Protection?
If your employees work at heights of 4 feet or more in general industry, or 6 feet or more in construction, OSHA requires a fall protection program. This includes tasks like:
- Working on rooftops or scaffolds
- Operating aerial lifts
- Using ladders
- Servicing equipment in elevated locations
- Navigating mezzanines, catwalks, or loading docks
Don’t wait for an incident—or an inspection—to reveal a compliance issue. Proactive fall protection saves lives and prevents costly penalties.
Partner with Compsolve for Complete Fall Safety
At Compsolve, we’ve been helping companies stay OSHA-compliant for over 30 years. Our workplace fall protection programs are fully customized and designed to protect your most valuable asset: your people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This refers to work where the edge of the walking/working surface is constantly moving or changing (like laying metal decking). Because the edge can be sharp enough to cut a standard lanyard, you must use SRLs (Self-Retracting Lifelines) specifically rated for "Leading Edge" (LE) use.
No. OSHA banned body belts for fall arrest in 1998. They can cause internal injuries or even "snap" a person in half during a high-impact fall. You must use a Full Body Harness which distributes the force across your thighs, pelvis, chest, and shoulders.
To have a complete Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS), you need:
- A — Anchorage: A secure point of attachment (must support 5,000 lbs per worker).
- B — Body Wear: The full body harness.
- C — Connecting Device: The lanyard or retractable lifeline (SRL) that joins the harness to the anchor.
- Every Use: You must personally inspect your gear for frayed stitching, burns, or cracks in the D-rings before you put it on.
- Annually: A "Competent Person" must perform a formal, documented inspection at least once a year.
Destroy it. If a harness or lanyard has successfully arrested a fall, it has been subjected to "impact loading." It is now legally "dead" and must be removed from service and cut up so no one else accidentally uses it.