Pennsylvania Fall Protection Systems

Protecting the Keystone State Since 1994

Pennsylvania’s economy is built on manufacturing, construction, energy, logistics, and healthcare, with workers frequently operating at heights in industrial plants, commercial job sites, power generation facilities, and warehouse distribution centers. The state’s dense urban environments, industrial history, and rapid infrastructure development create significant fall hazards, making OSHA-compliant fall protection systems essential for workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Prevent falls and close calls with a custom engineered fall protection system. Since 1994, Diversified Fall Protection has designed, fabricated, installed, inspected, and re-certified thousands of fall protection systems nationwide, including systems in Pennsylvania. Thanks to the strategic location of DFP fabrication facilities and our ability to mobilize installation crews from the eastern portion of the country, Diversified can deliver cost-effective turnkey fall protection systems to our clients throughout Pennsylvania including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, and more. Call to schedule a site visit today.

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Industry-Specific Fall Protection Solutions in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector, including steel production, automotive, and food processing, requires overhead lifelines, modular guardrails, and personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) to protect workers performing maintenance on conveyor systems, elevated platforms, and industrial machinery.

With Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and other major metro areas expanding, Pennsylvania’s construction and infrastructure projects depend on temporary lifelines, leading-edge self-retracting lifelines (SRLs), and perimeter guardrail systems to safeguard workers on high-rise buildings, bridges, and large-scale development sites.

The state’s energy industry, including natural gas, power plants, and renewable energy, presents fall risks for workers maintaining elevated turbines, transmission towers, and pipeline systems. Our vertical climbing systems, confined space entry solutions, and horizontal lifelines ensure compliance with OSHA 1910.269 and energy sector safety standards.

As a major hub for freight and e-commerce distribution, Pennsylvania’s logistics and transportation sector relies on rolling access platforms, overhead fall protection systems, and dock-mounted safety barriers to prevent falls during loading, unloading, and vehicle maintenance at rail yards, trucking terminals, and warehouse distribution centers.

The state’s healthcare and research industries, including hospitals, pharmaceutical production, and university labs, require rooftop guardrails, controlled access systems, and fall restraint solutions to protect workers maintaining HVAC systems, medical buildings, and exterior maintenance areas.

Understanding Pennsylvania’s OSHA & Safety Regulations

Pennsylvania follows federal OSHA regulations for fall protection, requiring:

General Industry (OSHA 1910) – Fall protection at four feet or more.
Construction (OSHA 1926 Subpart M) – Fall protection at six feet or more.
Energy & Utilities (OSHA 1910.269) – Industry-specific fall protection for power plants, gas extraction, and pipeline maintenance.
Warehouse & Logistics (OSHA 1910.176 & 1910.22) – Regulations for loading docks, storage facilities, and freight terminals.

By ensuring compliance with these regulations, Pennsylvania businesses can avoid OSHA fines, reduce liability risks, and create a safer work environment for employees.

Anchor points

Custom and pre-engineered anchor points to meet your application's needs.

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Cable lifeline systems

Safeguard your facility with horizontal and vertical lifeline systems.

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Ladder safety systems

Reach new heights in fall protection with our engineered ladder systems.

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Rigid rail systems

In areas with minimal fall clearance, rigid rail systems are the answer.

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Guardrail systems

Guardrail is the ultimate passive solution to protecting workers and maintaining OSHA compliance.

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Suspended access systems

Partner with the leader in anchorage products, davits, monorails, and rigging sleeves for suspended access maintenance.

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Fall protection services

As a true turnkey fall protection system and equipment provider, our approach to workplace safety covers everything from building risk management awareness to ongoing training and support.

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