Much confusion exists over the OSHA regulations pertaining to Rope Descent Systems (RDS) and Industrial Rope Access Systems (IRAS) used for high rise façade maintenance and window washing applications.  OSHA’s recently updated 1910 Subpart D standard includes specific language to […]

Introduction University facility and safety professionals seeking to comply with OSHA standards for rooftop fall protection are met with a myriad of product offerings and vendors ready to propose solutions. The sheer volume of information can be overwhelming as each […]

Clients with properties requiring window washing sometimes ask if they need a window washing anchorage system.  This seemingly simple question requires a somewhat complex answer.  Here’s why…. Suspended Access Façade Access Before a fall protection company can give a definitive […]

Prior to recent updates to the Walking Working Surfaces regulations, OSHA had little to say regarding  rope descent system (RDS) commonly utilized by window washing contractors.  The absence of specific regulations pertaining to RDS often put building owners and contractors […]

Window Washing Anchor Certification General Information Since the revised OSHA 1910 Subpart D standard was released to include specific provision for certification of rope decent anchorage systems to support window washing access, building owners have been scrambling for clarification and […]