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Risk Assessment
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| Nonexistent Suspended Maintenance System |
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| Building owners without proper anchorage systems discover their structure is not compliant and/or free from "recognized hazards". In the event of a mishap and the inevitable litigation, the most frequently asked and crucial questions are: |
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What was done to prevent the accident?
What could have been done to prevent the accident?
In complying with the OSHA/ANSI I-14.1 standards, the property owner is protected against these potential liabilities.
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| In cases where building maintenance anchorage systems were not specified to meet ANSI I-14.1 code, a system may have immediate hazards in addition to OSHA citations. In some circumstances, the lead design firm might have to pay for the installation of the anchorage systems because these standards should have been considered in the designing and planning stages of construction. |
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Inadequate Suspended Maintenance System
An inadequate suspended maintenance system is more dangerous than not having a system. Non-compliant systems give workers a false sense of security, resulting in their dependence on a system that may fail or promote unsafe use.
In an effort to save money, many contractors design and install systems themselves or will subcontract firms that are not experienced in such designs. Deficiency Examples:
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layout does not meet OSHA/ANSI I-14.1 standards |
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does not meet load testing requirements |
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not functional for various end users |
The current regulations mandate that fall protection systems be designed and installed under the supervision of a licensed engineer experienced in such designs. The vendor and/or designer who supplies the suspended maintenance system is then held liable for that system.
Contractors that install the system must provide a letter of system compliance and engineering documentation to show that the system and anchorage components meet proper loading and layout requirements.
Inadequate Bid Documents - Drawings & Specifications
General contractors often request bids on a suspended building maintenance system without providing detailed design drawings and specifications. The decision makers must then determine which system is best suited to the building in addition to cost and quality. In many cases, paying for an independent design may save money in that an ideal design:
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meets OSHA /ANSI I-14.1 standards |
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is usable by all facade contractors |
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does not have unused anchors due to poor layout |
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is simple in design for ease in usability and minimal maintenance |
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does not include items that are not required by code |
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