Rooftop Anchor Design, Installation, and Engineering
At Expert Summit Anchors, we specialize in certified fall protection services to ensure safety compliance and protect your team across the United States.
Comprehensive Fall Protection & Suspended Access Design Services
At Expert Summit Anchors (ESA), we are more than just a service provider—we are your partner in achieving the highest standards of safety and reliability for your construction projects. Whether embarking on new construction or retrofitting an existing structure, our comprehensive, turn-key solutions are tailored to meet the unique demands of your project. Our commitment to excellence in design, engineering, and installation ensures that your anchor systems not only comply with but exceed industry safety standards, providing a secure foundation for your operations. Install, design, and build with Expert Summit Anchors for a secure building now.
Challenges in Designing Fall Protection & Suspended Access Systems
Designing a compliant and effective system isn’t as simple as writing “window washing system” into a construction spec. It requires a deep understanding of:
- Hundreds of pages of OSHA regulations & ANSI standards
- User-specific needs like window cleaning, façade access, or rooftop maintenance
- Integration with building architecture without creating latent hazards
A poorly designed system can expose workers to risks and leave building owners with significant liability. At ESA, we design systems that are safe, compliant, and cost-efficient—protecting both workers and owners.
Key Considerations in System Design
Every building is unique, and so are its access requirements. Important considerations include:
- Purpose of the system – Is it for window cleaning, maintenance, inspections, or all of the above?
- Proximity to roof edges – OSHA requires fall protection within 15 feet of an unprotected edge.
- Dual-system requirements – Workers may need one system to reach equipment and another for performing façade access tasks.
- Integration with existing infrastructure – Anchors, davits, monorails, and tie-backs must align with structural conditions.
- User training and rescue procedures – A system is only as effective as the workers trained to use it.
Who Can Design Fall Protection Systems?
Per OSHA, fall protection and suspended access systems must be designed by a Qualified Person.
OSHA Definition of a Qualified Person (Subpart D, 1910.21):
"A person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems related to the subject matter, the work, or the project."
At Expert Summit Anchors, our team of qualified engineers brings decades of combined experience in fall protection, anchor design, and suspended access compliance.
Our Services
Innovative Anchor & Access System Design
- Tailored Solutions: Custom designs that meet your project’s unique requirements.
- Seamless Integration: Designs that fit perfectly with your existing or planned architecture.
- Optimized Safety: Consideration of load requirements and environmental factors to ensure safety.
- Innovative Technology: Use of the latest design software and techniques.
- Comprehensive Planning: Detailed attention to every aspect of the design process, ensuring long-term success.
Robust Engineering Solutions
- Rigorous Analysis: Detailed assessments to meet stringent safety standards.
- Regulatory Compliance: Engineering solutions that comply with all relevant regulations.
- Robust Solutions: Designs that withstand environmental and structural challenges.
- Innovative Engineering: Use of advanced software and techniques.
- Long-Term Stability: Solutions crafted to ensure durability and safety over time.
Precision Installation Services
- Expert Technicians: Qualified professionals handling every aspect of installation.
- Comprehensive Management: Full oversight from inspections to final testing.
- Seamless Integration: Anchors installed to work perfectly with existing structures.
- Rigorous Quality Control: Strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Versatile Applications: Experience in a variety of environments, ensuring effective installation in any context.
Fall Protection Systems – The Hierarchy of Controls
Fall protection is more than harnesses and anchors—it’s a safety strategy. OSHA defines four ways to manage fall hazards, ranked from most effective to least:
- Fall Elimination – Remove the need to work at height.
- Engineering Controls – Guardrails, barriers, and anchor systems.
- Fall Arrest – Harnesses and lifelines to stop a fall in progress.
- Administrative Controls – Policies, training, and warning lines.
At ESA, we focus on elimination and engineering controls first, ensuring the safest and most effective protection possible.
