Difference Between Testing and Inspections  

Difference Between Testing and Inspections  

What does commercial rooftop safety entail? Rooftop facade access safety starts with building tie-off anchorages and equipment such as roof anchors, davit systems, building maintenance units (BMUs), horizontal lifelines, and other structure anchorages. Workers use...
Rooftop Inspections: Terminology

Rooftop Inspections: Terminology

What is the Difference Between a Rooftop Anchor and Davit? BMU or Lifeline?  If you own, manage, or care for a building that has more than 4 or 5 stories chances are there are pieces of equipment on your rooftop for workers to connect their safety harnesses, bosun...
Liability

Liability

Navigating rooftop fall protection: Understanding liability In building management, ensuring the safety of workers is of utmost importance. Rooftop fall protection, in particular, is a critical aspect of occupational safety, and understanding the liability for rooftop...
Fall Protection Testing

Fall Protection Testing

Ensure worker safety with proper fall protection testing To meet the requirements of various industry standards as well as the OSHA Final Rule for Walking and Working Surfaces, companies must regularly test and inspect their fall protection systems. Wikstrom...
Roof Anchor Inspection

Roof Anchor Inspection

What to Expect from Your Roof Anchor Inspection As with any other workplace safety issue, roof anchor inspections are mandated and enforced by OSHA to keep rooftop and façade workers safe. Wikstrom Engineering Consulting, P.C. ensures that hundreds of clients across...
Why Rooftop Anchor Testing Matters

Why Rooftop Anchor Testing Matters

Importance of Testing Rooftop Anchors Testing tie-back anchors and davit systems is essential to the safety of the workers who rely on these fall protection systems, whether they are contractors or your employees. Building owners are required to provide workers and...

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