Did your contractor submit a fall protection plan?

Being in the fall protection business I tend to always have my eyes on the sky. Whether I’m looking for new business or birds I couldn’t say. What I can say is that almost every day my eyes lock in on a guy, or group of guys working on rooftops without any sign of fall protection. I’m not talking about little residential roof repairs either; these are huge roofing projects on the buildings of very large companies.

Roof work with parapet walls that are below 42” will always subject workers to a fall of more than 6’. Does your HVAC or Roofing contractor have a written plan expressing how his company plans to deal with this exposure? If they do have a written plan, are you able to decipher whether it works? Will it be effective at limiting the risks posed to the elevated workers? And will it protect both companies from extensive liability?

A great fall protection plan should include the identification of the fall hazard, method of fall protection that is going to be used, type of fall protection equipment utilized, documented inspection sheets for fall protection equipment, fall protection training documentation, and a rescue plan. This should be an absolute requirement for any contractor performing work on your company’s roof.

The signed plan is a promise to your company that the contractor has taken the necessary steps to keep his people safe while on your building. It’s also documentation that you’ve done your due diligence in protecting your company’s assets if an accident does occur.

Versatile Systems, Inc. helps many companies not only write their fall protection plans but review the plans of their sub-contractors as well. A third party review by a professional fall protection company will ensure the viability of your contractor’s plan.

Have a Great Day. Have a Safe Day.

Best,

Versatile Systems, Inc.