Maintaining a safe working environment requires three distinct levels of verification. First, a pre-use inspection must be performed by the authorized user before every single use to check for obvious signs of damage or wear. Second, according to OSHA 1910.140, all fall protection systems must undergo a documented inspection at least annually by a Competent Person. FLS provides a comprehensive Recertification Program that includes these annual inspections, minor repairs, and updated user training. Finally, per ANSI Z359.6, engineered systems must undergo a formal design review by a Qualified Person, such as a Professional Engineer, every five years. FLS is one of the few companies with licensed PEs in every state, legally authorized to perform these mandatory structural validations to ensure your systems remain Certified and code compliant over the long term.

Following the Hierarchy of Controls, fall restraint is the preferred safety model as it prevents the worker from reaching the hazard entirely. However, if workers must access a leading edge, an engineered fall arrest system is required. FLS performs a site specific Hazard Audit to determine the most effective solution, prioritizing passive fall protection like guardrails before recommending active tethered systems.

We view active fall protection as a tool for efficiency, not a barrier to work. Our in house Registered Structural Engineers design systems that integrate into existing workflows, whether it involves a bridge crane path or a complex rooftop layout. By controlling the manufacturing process, we deliver practical integration... ensuring your team stays safe and compliant without sacrificing operational speed or ease of access.  

Yes, with over three decades of industry leadership, FLS specializes in National Account Programs. We provide a single point of contact for hazard assessment, custom manufacturing, and annual recertification across your entire U.S. footprint. This infrastructure ensures consistent compliance and simplified safety management that smaller regional vendors or parts-only suppliers cannot provide at scale.

While cable setups often have a lower initial cost, rigid track safety systems significantly reduce total fall distances and eliminate the pendulum effect or swing falls. For high frequency environments like railcar loading or aircraft maintenance, rigid rails require less maintenance and offer a longer service life. This provides a superior Total Cost of Ownership by eliminating the recurring expenses of cable tensioning, frequent replacements, and the higher injury risks associated with cable deflection.

While Compliant simply indicates a product meets minimum regulatory benchmarks, an OSHA/ANSI Certified work at height solution has been engineered, installed, and validated by a Qualified Person. As a national firm providing end to end certification, FLS assumes the professional liability for the design. This ensures your facility is legally shielded with an engineered safety system that is structurally guaranteed to perform under maximum arrest forces.