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Efss Fall Protection Consultants
Safety Assessment & Consultation
OSHA regulations and ANSI Z359.2 consensus guidelines require that employers conduct regular, periodic fall hazard assessments (FHAS) to identify and assess the potential fall risks in the workplace as part of your company’s fall protection policy and plan.
Periodic hazard assessment is a living process that ensures that recognized fall hazards are identified, assessed & prioritized for risk and mitigated. Follow up training, observation/enforcement, inspection and maintenance are musts to ensure a safe work place.
As stated in the ANSI Z359.2:
“The survey provides information as to the type of hazard, basic configuration of the hazard (graphics/drawings/pictures), exposure, frequency, height, solution(s) and rescue. The survey should generate a list of the fall hazards from highest to lowest priority. This will assist in arranging for solutions to those hazards that present the greatest risk.”
Fall Hazard assessments are performed by a competent or qualified person. When a hazard is identified an appropriate control in the hierarchy of controls is selected and the hazard is mitigated. The preferred hierarchy of control of falls is Elimination, Prevention, Arrest and Administrative.
Once the hazard is identified and the proper mitigation of control is selected in the hierarchy of controls, then the necessary engineering, installation and training are performed. Rescue provisions are selected as part of the process. From that point observation and enforcement along with proper inspection and maintenance are paramount to ensuring worker safety.
EFSS has assisted countless companies with developing and documenting their fall hazard assessments. Our proven risk assessment method, our experience and keen awareness to fall hazards in the workplace, make us a logical choice to help you protect your most valuable asset – YOUR workers.
It’s ALL about Planning the work and working the plan!
Call EFSS to schedule your site’s fall hazard assessment today.


Fall Protection, Engineering, & Design
Optimizing Your Facility with Safe, Efficient Work Methods For Engineering Excellence
Our observations and recommendations will be documented in a written report that will include relative risk assessment ratings and construction grade cost estimates for remediation.
With our fall protection consulting services, our consultants and trainers can:
- Analyze recognized fall hazards arising from work methods
- Provide a hierarchy of practical solutions
- Develop the specific fall protection plan or program you require
- Determine fall protection anchorage engineering requirements
- Create structural engineering drawings of anchorage locations
- Recommend fall arrest and restraint systems that meet OSHA requirements
- Validate current anchorage points
- Recommend a selection of compatible fall arrest systems that meet OSHA requirements
- Supervise the installation of fall protection
- Systems with our professional engineers
- Train team & supervision as Competent Persons
- Train your engineers as Qualified Persons
- Supervise the installation of fall protection systems
- Provide fall protection training specific to your exposures
- Validate current anchorage points
Have fall injuries already occurred at your facility?
Ellis Litigation Support team members have the expertise to apply OSHA standards, including consideration for current OSHA regulations and ANSI Z359 voluntary consensus policies, assessment of violation allegations, and the determination of what action, if any, is warranted.
CONSULTING SERVICE AREAS
Eliminating Hazards Through Proven Process Improvement Consulting
We hope to identify your fall protection exposures. For 100+, we’ve provided fall protection options and risk analysis for:

Maritime Operations & Painting

Bridge Crane Operations

Power Station Transformers

Commercial & Residential Roofs

Public Areas, Stairs, Elevator Shafts

Machinery Maintenance
INDUSTRY LEADERS
Fall Protection and Safety Planning Solutions
We are independent of fall equipment manufacturers and can render bias-free recommendations. Let us help you become more productive as your work at elevation becomes more secure! We are the premier resource for fall protection assessments, engineering, design, installations, and training nationwide. Contact us for the right solution to your fall protection exposure.
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