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Anchor Points 
Pre-engineered or custom anchor points for many different applications.
Cable-Based Lifelines
Horizontal and vertical cable lifeline systems, for travel restraint or fall arrest.
Catwalks
Provide safe and easy access to elevated work stations while mitigating fall hazards.
Confined Space & Rescue
Equipment for access in confined spaces, or to allow for prompt worker rescue.
Ladder Systems
Safety systems designed to keep users on ladders protected from falls.
Loading Platforms, Stairs & Gangways
Passive safety systems that protect workers no matter what they need to access.
Portable Fall Protection
Systems that can be moved or stored as needed, for ultimate flexibility.
Rigid Rail Systems
In areas with minimal fall clearance, rigid rail systems are the solution.
Roof Fall Protection
Systems to protect rooftop workers from inboard and outboard fall hazards.
Roof Guardrail & Safety Railing
Passive safety solutions that don't require special training or regular inspections & testing to be compliant.
Suspended Access & Window Washing
Anchorage products, davits, monorails, and rigging sleeves for window washing and suspended access maintenance.

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If your worker is subject to a fall while on the job, Diversified has a solution. We can design, engineer, fabricate, and install fall protection systems for any application.

Aircraft & Aerospace
Proven fall protection solutions for aviation maintenance and manufacturing.
Construction
Permanent and temporary fall protection solutions for construction applications.
Feed & Grain
Solutions for feed & grain worker protection during storage, maintenance, transportation, and more.
Government & Military
Fall protection solutions for government and military installations, including aircraft hangars, rooftops, and more.
Healthcare & Education
Systems for hospitals, schools, universities, and more.
Industrial Applications
Versatile safety systems for industrial facilities.
Oil, Gas, & Chemical
Protect at-height workers on silos, towers, pipe racks, drilling platforms, rigs, and more.
Retail Fall Protection Equipment
Systems to protect workers at shopping and retail centers.
Road & Rail
Railcar, truck, and bus fall protection solutions.
Ship & Barge
Fall protection for ships & barges transporting oil, grain, materials, and more.
Stadiums, Arenas, & Convention Centers
Keep workers and visitors safe while protecting aesthetics at any large venue.
Steel & Foundry
Fall protection solutions for foundry and steel mill applications, including crane rails & more.
Suspended Access & Window Washing
Anchors, outriggers & rigging sleeves, davit systems, and more for suspended access.
Utilities & Energy
Systems for power plants, solar and wind generation, and more.
Data Centers
Systems that protect workers maintaining critically important data equipment. 

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Not sure which system you need? Find the right solution for your application by industry.

Fall Hazard Assessment
A fall protection expert can visit your site to assess all fall hazards and ensure nothing is missed.
Design & Engineering
Our in-house P.E.s and structural engineers design application-specific fall protection systems to meet your specific needs.
Guardrail Rental
Only need to ensure safety for a temporary job or construction project? Diversified offers OSHA-compliant guardrail rental to keep you compliant without needing to purchase a full system.
Fabrication
While we have excellent relationships with many suppliers, we also have the capability to design custom products & solutions for a variety of applications.
Installation
Diversified has a network of installers nationwide who will ensure your system is installed correctly.
Training
Required Authorized User & Competent Person training, performed onsite to avoid workplace disruptions.
Inspections & Recertification
We will perform federally mandated annual inspections, or regular required recertification & testing of systems. When we inspect systems, we assume all liability for its proper functioning.
SIT Services for California
OPOS creation, suspended access inspection, letters of written assurance, and more

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Diversified will perform all necessary services to keep your site compliant, and provides and stores all documentation about its performance as required by OSHA.

OSHA & ANSI Regulations
A breakdown of current OSHA regulations and ANSI standards and how you can ensure your compliance
Product Literature
Access our full spec sheet library to learn more about our fall protection products and systems.
ROI Calculator
Get a general idea of how much a single workplace accident can end up costing.

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Learn about fall protection every week in our free educational webinars! Most are eligible for AIA continuing education credit.

Railcar Loading and Unloading

Slippery tank cars, rain and snow-covered ladder rungs, and variable loading platform shapes all expose your workers to significant fall hazards while loading and unloading rail cars. Railcar safety equipment and devices must not obstruct rail traffic, yet still need to provide full access and mobility. Diversified Fall Protection provides comprehensive railcar fall protection equipment that meets the unique needs of this industry.

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Fall Protection Solutions

roof hatch and roof guardrail

Guardrail

Overhead horizontal lifeline

Horizontal Lifelines

L column style lifeline

"L" and "T" Column Style Lifelines

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Loading Platforms, Stairs & Gangways

Roofsafe Rail System

Rigid Rail Fall Protection Systems

Triangular Truss rigid rail system

Rigid Rail Support Column Systems

Roof fall protection anchors

Fall Protection Anchors

ladder cage and vertical lifeline systems

Vertical Lifelines and Ladder Systems

Design Considerations

Catwalks, elevated platforms, and ladders are all common surfaces for workers loading and unloading railcars. The preferred railcar fall protection equipment combination is to use an elevated platform with a fold-down gangway, safety guardrail, and horizontal lifelines. This allows a worker to be elevated to the height of the top of the railcar, where they’re protected by a guardrail while attaching their self-retracting lifeline, and can then walk down the gangway to access the top of the railcar.

Access platforms and gangways are often used in conjunction with rigid beam trolley or tram systems, allowing for a high degree of mobility. The overhead trolley system relies on a supported beam running parallel to the track, covering a span near and at loading areas. The supporting beam allows for a continuous attachment of a lifeline lanyard and body harness.

Typically, an articulated arm system supports an overhead rigid rail. Based on the needs of your facility, we will put the support on either side of the track. Alternatively, a cantilevered support arm allows the overhead lifeline trolley to mount between two parallel tracks, providing overhead safety attachment for two railcar lines.

At Diversified Fall Protection, our site survey technicians are intimately familiar with railroad specs, and we understand the emphasis our customers must place on load-out time windows and shuttle train schedules. We are knowledgeable about methods and procedures for hatch opening, car cleaning and prepping, car moving and loading. Whether your facility loads a rail car in three hours or three minutes, with single or multi-car applications, we have the experience to equip you with the fall protection system you need to maintain the highest standards of rail yard safety.

Diversified understands and complies with chemical plant site evacuation procedures, local safety rules, and personal protective equipment requirements, as well.

Talk to a fall protection specialist

Tell us about your fall protection needs, and we’ll configure a system that rises to your challenges.