Fall Protection Systems

Who is responsible for protecting workers?

OSHA requires building owners and employers to provide all necessary equipment and training to keep their employees that work at height safe. If an inspection or accident reveals insufficiencies in a fall protection program, the liability and responsibility falls onto the building owner or employer.

How much do OSHA penalties cost?

OSHA puts a fine on willful or repeat violations of up to $161,000. However, this amount can be easily dwarfed by other costs if a fall or accident does occur. The average cost to defend a fall claim is over $50K, and the legal repercussions can be much higher, with the average cost to a business being well over a million dollars for a preventable workplace death. If the proper fall protection systems and training are in place, it absolves the employer of such penalties and costs. For more on the general cost of a workplace accident, check out our accident cost calculator.

How can I know which fall protection system is right for me?

Every building and safety scenario is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution for fall protection. If you'd like to learn how to conduct your own fall hazard assessment, click here. However, Diversified Fall Protection has experts who are happy to conduct a site assessment, taking into account the unique requirements and limitations of your specific job site, and will make a tailored recommendation that's best for you and the workers that will be using the system.

How much does fall protection cost?

As you might imagine, the cost can vary widely depending on the size and complexity of the project. However, companies like Diversified always take cost into account while working with our clients to come up with a solution that works for them. We can't say exactly what a project will cost without first looking at it, we can say that 100% of the time the cost of a system is less than the cost of an accident, especially a serious one.

Can Diversified service multiple sites across the country?

Absolutely. Diversified operates multiple offices and inspection and installation hubs nationwide, enabling us to service job sites anywhere in the U.S. As a full-service, turnkey fall protection partner, we can seamlessly manage projects from beginning to end, whether it's a single building or many buildings across multiple states. This process includes initial site assessments and design, engineering, system installation, certification, and ongoing inspections and repairs. Working with a single partner like Diversified greatly simplifies safety programs for large clients, who can rest assure