Products and Services

Products and Services

US Fall Protection specializes in the turn-key installation of

permanent fall protection systems. USFP has completed projects

from New York to Alaska to Costa Rica and everywhere in between.

Turn Key Operation

At USFP our goal is to provide a safe and practical solution for all of

your fall protection needs. We pride ourselves with our ability to

provide a true 100% turn-key installation including any required

roofing work.

We work directly with the nation’s largest roofing manufacturers to make sure our systems do not void any existing warranties.

USFP has many different fall protection systems which include

Guardrail, Lifelines, Overhead Rail, Warning Line, Ladders, Roof

Hatch Surrounds, Stairs and Platforms and Skylight covers just to

name a few. We also provide safety assessments, window washing

anchor testing and recertification, Complete installation, and

custom design and engineering.

Horizontal Lifelines

Horizontal lifelines are a cost

effective way to allow your workers

safe access to all areas of the roof.

We have multiple systems available

allowing us to attach to almost any

roof structure.

3rd party engineering and P.E.

stamps are available for our installed

horizontal lifeline systems upon

request.

USFP has a long history of working

with some of the largest roofing

manufacturers in the US and are

experts at performing retrofit

installations.

Guardrail Systems

All of our guardrail systems are

designed to meet current OSHA/ANSI

Standards.

We have multiple product lines

available allowing us to provide a

system that meets a customer’s specific needs or budget.

Guardrails are a passive system and

stop a fall before it happens. They

require no special training on how to

use the system correctly. Systems

available in safety yellow, galvanized,

aluminum or can be custom painted to

match your building’s exterior.

Fixed Ladder Protection

1910.28(b)(9)

New Rules phase in a requirement

for employers to have ladder safety

or personnel fall arrest systems for

fixed ladders over 24 feet and phases

out the use of cages or wells for fall

protection. All new ladders must be

equipped with ladder safety or

personnel fall arrest system and by

20136 all ladders extending more

than 24 feet must have a ladder

safety or personnel fall arrest system.

Roof Hatch Protection

1910.23 Guarding Floor and Wall

Openings and Holes

Hinged floor opening cover of

standard strength and construction

equipped with standard railings or

permanently attached thereto so as

to leave only one exposed side.

When the opening is not in use, the

cover shall be closed or the exposed

side shall be guarded at both top and

intermediate positions by re-

movable standard railings.

Testing and Recertification

USFP can recertify and /or test

existing anchors or horizontal

lifeline systems designed for

window washing.

Testing procedures are written and

stamped by 3rd party professional

engineers and performed on-site by

a fall protection specialist.

Multi-year recertification/inspection

programs are required in order for

systems to remain in compliance.

Skylights

The Overlooked Hazard

1910.23 (a)(4) Every

skylight floor opening and

hole shall be guarded by a

standard skylight screen or

a fixed railing on all ex-

posed sides.

We offer skylight screens

and guardrail systems

allowing you to comply

with OSHA regulations

Rigid Rail Systems

Ceiling and wall mounted rigid

rail systems for the trucking, rail,

auto-motive, airline and

maintenance facilities.

Fixed systems can be configured in

many ways to allow up to 4

workers to be able to pass each

other at any given time.

We have several manufacturers

with configurations for fixed and

freestanding situations.

Specifications

• Fall Arrest for 2 workers

• Fall Restraint for 2 workers

• Flat Free Tires

• Ships Jobsite ready

• Optional cover for when not in use

Many other cart options available

Standing Seam Anchors The standing seam anchor is a

revolutionary product allowing

homeowners, building owners, and

contractors to work safely on standing

seam roofs without penetrating the

panels,

Customized Crossovers

and Platforms

Crossover platforms

eliminate trip hazards suck

as pipes, walls, expansion

joints, and provide access to

lower or higher roof levels.

OSHA general requirements

state that when there is a

break in elevation of 19” or more and no ramp then the

employer must provide a

stairway or ladder at all

worker points of access.

Zinc-Plated Steel Anchorage Device

Galvanized O-Ring: 3.75” Round

Galvanized O-Ring Thickness: 0.4”

Anchor Size: 2” x 4” x 6”

Base Thickness: 3/8”

Bolts: 1/2”-13, 2-1/2” Grade 5

with 1/2” Lock Washers

Strength Rating: 5,000 lbs.

Capacity: 130-310 lbs.

(Worker with Tools)

The Alsipercha system is a highly effective and versatile fall arrest

solution. With its unique design, the Alsipercha product has a fall

factor

of ZERO. A fall factor of ZERO means that the worker’s arresting

distance is extremely minimal allowing for them to return to work very safely and very quickly after rescue.

ALSIPERCHA

• Fall Factor of ZERO

• Rotates up to 360 degrees

• Built in shock absorber • Ideal for decking, forming, and leading edge work

• Can be used for unloading trucks, performing maintenance

on equipment and machinery

• Multiple attachments

• Has a working radius of up to 23 feet • Maximum height of 23 feet The Alsipercha System is engineered and tested by an

independent 3rd party.

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE: ANSI Z359.6 / OSHA 1926 Sub M App C

OSHA 1910 Sub I App D

CSA Z259.16

Our newest and most versatile product, The ALSIPERCHA

The Need for a Rescue Plan 1926.502(d)(20) There is a legal

obligation to have a full and

comprehensive rescue plan in place

when individuals are working at

height.

Contact www.usfallprotection.com

info@usfallprotection.com

855 693 8824/859 393 8330

7450 Industrial Rd. Florence, KY 41042

Introducing The Latchways Personnel Rescue Device solves this requirement.

This PRD is an integrated harness system allowing self rescue. In the

event of a fall this PRD harness sus-pends the user and then allows a

gentle lowering to the ground in a controlled de-scent.

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Definitions:

Fall Restraint System - A fall restraint system (FRS) prevents the user from

falling. The system is comprised of a body harness along with an anchorage,

connectors and other equipment. The components typically include a lanyard

and also may include a lifeline and other devices.

Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) - Fall protection must be provided if

workers are exposed to a fall of 6 feet or more to a lower level. When used

properly, this will arrest a fall and prevent the worker from contacting a lower

level. A PFAS consists of an anchor, a harness, and a lifeline or lanyard (usually

with a deceleration device). A PFAS must be used properly to be effective.

Adjust the harness to fit snugly. The D-ring attachment for the harness should

be centered between the worker’s shoulder blades and the leg straps should be adjusted until they are snug. Fall arrest systems must be designed and set

up to prevent a worker from free falling more than 6 feet or contacting a

lower level (e.g., the floor or the ground) (29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iii)).

Body belts are not acceptable in a PFAS because they can cause serious injury

during a fall (29 CFR 1926.502(d)).

Competent Person - A person who is proficient in identifying existing and

predictable fall hazards, and who has the authority to stop work in order to

eliminate hazards. A highly trained and experienced person who is assigned

by the employer to be responsible for all elements of a fall safety program,

including, but not limited to, its regulation, management, and application. Authorized Person - A person who is assigned by their employer to work

around or be subject to potential or existing fall hazards.

It is the responsibility of a qualified or competent person trained in fall

protection to supervise the job site and ensure all applicable safety

regulations are complied with during installation of any fall protection

system.

Fall Clearance The total fall distance is the minimum vertical distance between the worker and a

lower level that is necessary to ensure that

the worker avoids contact with the lower level during a fall. It is important that

employers calculate this distance before

work begins to ensure that the proper fall protection equipment is selected for

the location. To determine the total fall distance, several factors must be taken

into consideration:

• Free Fall Distance: The distance the worker falls before the PFAS begins to

slow the fall. This distance must be 6 feet or less for a

PFAS29CFR1926.502(d)(16)(iii)).

• Deceleration Distance: The distance the lanyard stretches in order to arrest

the fall. OSHA requires that this distance be no greater than 3.5 feet (29

CFR1926.502 (d)(16)(iv)), but it may be less for some PFAS equipment.

• D-ring Shift: How far the D-ring shifts and the harness stretches when it

supports the full weight of a fallen worker, including the weight of tool belts

and other attached equipment or tools. Employers typically assume this shift

is 1 foot, but it can vary, depending on the equipment design and the

manufacturer.

• Back D-ring Height: The height of the D-ring, measured as the distance

between the D-ring and the sole of the worker’s footwear. Employers often

use a standard distance of 5 feet for this height, assuming a worker who is 6

6 feet tall. The D-ring height needs to be adjusted for very tall workers, and

for shorter workers as well.

• Safety Margin: An additional distance (typically a minimum of 2 feet) to

ensure that there is enough clearance between the worker and the lower

level after a fall.