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Rooftop Fall Protection Solutions

ROOFTOP FALL PREVENTION

Rooftop fall safety solutions including guardrails, rigid rail systems, portable solutions, walkway systems, anchor systems, & more

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Leading Edge Safety Systems For Roofs

With the updates to the OSHA 1910 standard in 2017: there is much more clarity on what rooftop protection is required. Employees or contractors engaged in temporary or infrequent work within 6 to 10 feet of an unprotected leading roof edge must have proper protection. As the leading designer and installer of rooftop fall safety systems in North America: Flexible Lifeline Systems has designed hundreds of miles of roof fall protection systems for a variety of industries. Whether you require passive fall prevention solutions: like a Modular Guardrail System: or active fall arrest systems: our rooftop systems are designed to be user-friendly and non-intrusive. All of our lifeline systems: including Horizontal Lifeline Systems (HLL): provide continuous: uncompromising safety to employees while working at height: adhering to OSHA 1910.28 and ANSI Z359.18 standards to mitigate the risk of injury on both low and high-sloped roofs. 

Solutions For All Types Of Roofs

Lifeline solutions are available for both low and high sloped roofs.  Whether you require passive fall prevention solutions or active fall arrest systems, our rooftop systems are designed to be user-friendly and non-intrusive. All of our lifeline systems provide continuous, uncompromising safety to employees while working at height.

FLS offers a wide variety of rooftop fall protection ranging from freestanding guardrail systems and skylight screens to rigid rail systems and economical permanent lifeline systems. Portable solutions are also available in multiple configurations to meet every requirement.

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Rooftop Fall Safety Solutions

Rooftop Guardrail System

A modular guardrail system that can be used for a variety of applications including rooftop safety and walkways.

Rooftop Horizontal Lifelines

Rooftop Horizontal Lifelines

FLS Multispan Lifeline Systems are versatile, economical solutions that equip rooftop workers with continuous, active fall protection.

Tieback Anchors

FLS rooftop tieback anchors are a safe, practical and permanent anchorage solution for window washing, building maintenance and facade maintenance.

Non-Penetrating Tie Off Points

The freestanding roof anchor provides worker safety at heights where there is a requirement to access flat roofs or structures.

Rooftop Walkway

The FLS Modular Rooftop Walkway provides a safe walking surface that protects the rooftop and any workers who require roof access.

Rooftop Walkway with Guardrail

The Rooftop Walkway with Guardrail system from Flexible Lifeline Systems is a fall protection solution consisting of walkway and guardrail which can be installed quickly and easily on a wide variety of roofs.

Crossover Platforms

A modular solution for safely crossing obstructed rooftops. There are multiple risks to rooftop workers that don’t involve falling over the edge.

Warning Line

On elevated work surfaces, the FlexLine Warning Line System can be used to mark off a safe work area.

Skylight Screens

Versatile, OSHA-compliant skylight covers. Our skylight screens provide cost effective and easy-to-install protection from falls through skylights.

Skylight Guardrail

The FLS Skylight Guardrail is a freestanding fall-protection solution for use around skylights, roof lights, and dome lights.

Hatch Railing Kit

FLS Hatch Railing Kits prevent falls into open hatches, and promote safe entry and exit of rooftop openings for workers.

Vertical/Inclined Systems

The two most common solutions for ladder fall arrest systems are cable based vertical lifelines and ladder davits with self-retracting lifelines.

How does roof slope affect the choice of fall protection?

 On high-slope roofs (over 4:12): passive guardrails may require specialized mounting. In these cases: active Horizontal Lifeline Systems (HLL) are often more effective for providing 100% tie-off across the entire work area. 

Can a rooftop hatch be left open while a worker is on the roof?

 An open hatch is a fatal fall hazard. OSHA requires hatches to be guarded on all exposed sides. Our hatch kits include a self-closing gate to ensure the “hole” is protected even when the lid is open. 

What are the hazards of obstructed rooftops (pipes: ducts: conduits)?

 Tripping hazards are a major cause of roof injuries. We recommend Crossover Platforms or Modular Walkways to provide a clear: level path over obstructions: effectively eliminating trip risks for HVAC and maintenance crews. 

How do environmental factors like ice or salt impact rooftop lifelines?

 Ice can prevent traveler movement: and salt air causes hidden corrosion. We use 316 Stainless Steel for lifeline cables to ensure longevity: but annual tension checks by a Competent Person are mandatory. 

What happens if a non-penetrating guardrail is moved during roof maintenance?

 If a freestanding system is shifted: it must be returned to its engineered location and re-inspected. Any movement can compromise the “leverage” required to meet the 200-pound OSHA lateral force requirement. 

Who is qualified to conduct a rooftop hazard assessment?

 A Competent Person or a Qualified Person (Engineer) should evaluate the roof. We offer both on-site assessments and remote satellite-based imaging to identify hazard zones: like leading edges and fragile skylights: according to OSHA/ANSI guidelines. 

Compliance

  • OSHA 1910.28 and 1910.29: Systems are engineered to meet federal walking-working surface requirements: including the 200-pound lateral force mandate for all guardrail perimeters. 
  • ANSI Z359.18 Anchor Standards: All rooftop tieback and freestanding anchors are tested to meet rigorous safety factors: ensuring they can withstand a 5,000-pound static load. 
  • Non-Penetrating Integrity: Many solutions utilize weighted: recycled rubber bases that comply with “Qualified Person” requirements without compromising the building’s roof membrane. 
  • OSHA 1910.28(b)(3) Hole Protection: Skylight screens and hatch kits are designed to support a 400-pound load: satisfying federal mandates for guarding every “hole” on a walking-working surface. 
  • Material Science and Durability: Products feature hot-dipped galvanized finishes per ASTM A123: providing essential corrosion resistance against UV exposure: extreme temperatures: and industrial pollutants. 
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Hazard Assessment

Onsite Hazard Assessment

Onsite Hazard Assessment

Our qualified people use a time-tested assessment process to identify hazards in order arrive at the best combination of products and systems to mitigate, abate, and eliminate risk of injury to your workers.

Remote Hazard Assessment

Remote Hazard Assessment

Our “high level” rooftop fall hazard assessments use satellite imaging to layout hazard zones according to OSHA/ANSI regulations and guidelines. Together, in a 20 minute screen share, we’ll determine the most effective safety solutions for your specific rooftop application.

 

Why Turn to FLS for Rooftop Fall Protection?

The Right Safety Solutions For Your Rooftop

Providing roof fall protection equipment on an existing or new roof is often a challenge.  No one wants to put more holes in their roof to add railings or tie off points.  Thankfully, FLS manufactures a wide variety of freestanding and non-penetrating products that can easily be added to a new or existing roof with out having to add unnecessary potential leak points. Access ladders, walkways with guardrails, hatch systems, skylight screens and guards, as well as cross over steps and platforms to eliminate tripping hazards and provide safe means of access are all part of a comprehensive roof fall hazard abatement.

Built to Last and Proven to Work

One often over looked part of protection for roofs is durability and certification through design and testing.  Equipment and products used on a roof to provide protection from falls are subjected to extreme environmental factors.  Many products on the market today, especially painted ones, will quickly fade and start to rust in as little as 1 to 2 years depending on the environment. At a minimum, we always start with a hot dipped galvanized finish on our carbon steel products and then add durable powder coatings for aesthetics purposes only.  Many solutions are also available in aluminum and stainless for added durability.

Not all rooftop products are created equal.  The fine print will often reveal that some products only work in certain configurations, environments or if there is a parapet.  We test every product we manufacturer at our test center to all US and global standards in all weather conditions to ensure that when it is needed most, it works.

Experts In Roof Fall Arrest

As the industry leader in fall protection systems for roofs, FLS is acknowledged as the only true turnkey provider of innovative fall arrest solutions. We set the standard for fall arrest capability, quality and efficiency. For more information on our rooftop fall safety solutions, contact our fall safety specialists.

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