Nebraska Fall Protection Systems

Nebraska’s Leading Industries & Fall Protection Needs

Agriculture & Food Processing

As a leading producer of corn, soybeans, and cattle, Nebraska's agricultural sector involves extensive use of grain elevators, silos, and food processing plants. Workers face fall hazards during tasks such as equipment maintenance, loading, and inspections. Our solutions include overhead lifeline systems, guardrails, and access platforms designed to meet OSHA's fall protection standards.

Manufacturing

Nebraska's manufacturing industry produces food products, farming equipment, chemicals, and instruments. Employees often work on elevated platforms, assembly lines, and near heavy machinery, where fall risks are prevalent. We offer personal fall arrest systems, safety nets, and customized guardrail systems to protect workers in these environments.

Construction

The state's construction sector encompasses residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Workers on scaffolding, rooftops, and steel frameworks are exposed to significant fall hazards. Our comprehensive fall protection solutions, including temporary lifelines, leading-edge self-retracting devices (previously self-retracting lifelines), and safety monitoring systems, help ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

Transportation & Freight

Home to the world's largest train yard, Union Pacific's Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska plays a pivotal role in freight transport and logistics. Employees in this sector often work at heights during loading, unloading, and maintenance operations. We provide fall arrest systems, mobile access platforms, and guardrails to safeguard workers in these critical tasks.

Utilities

Nebraska's utilities sector, encompassing power generation and distribution, requires workers to perform duties on elevated structures such as poles, towers, and rooftops. Our fall protection solutions include vertical lifeline systems, harnesses, and anchor points designed to meet the specific needs of utility workers.

Understanding Nebraska's Regulatory Environment

In Nebraska, workplace safety is governed by federal OSHA regulations, as the state does not operate its own occupational safety and health program. Key fall protection requirements include:

• General Industry (OSHA 1910): Fall protection is required at elevations of four feet or more.

• Construction Industry (OSHA 1926): Fall protection must be provided at elevations of six feet or more.

• Agriculture: While specific fall protection regulations for agriculture are not detailed, OSHA's general duty clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards, which includes fall hazards.

Employers are responsible for setting up workplaces to prevent employees from falling off overhead platforms, elevated workstations, or into holes in the floor and walls. Ensuring compliance with these regulations is essential to avoid penalties, liability issues, and workplace injuries.