Certified Work Plans (Construction)
Construction projects involving suspended working platforms, fall protection systems, and temporary rigging present significant safety and regulatory risk.
A Certified Work Plan prepared by an independent engineering firm establishes clear procedures, defined responsibilities, and defensible documentation – protecting the general contractor, subcontractors, and building owner.
Highline develops project-specific Certified Work Plans to support safe execution of suspended operations while reducing regulatory exposure.
Why Independent Certification Matters
When subcontractors prepare their own rigging plans, procedures may prioritize speed or cost over risk management. Improvised field decisions can expose all parties to liability, citations, or project delays.
An independently prepared Certified Work Plan:
- Establishes standardized procedures
- Defines acceptable equipment and configurations
- Prevents unauthorized field improvisation
- Reduces risk of OSHA citations or stop-work orders
- Provides defensible documentation in the event of an incident
Regulatory enforcement and financial penalties for safety violations continue to increase. A documented, engineered work plan demonstrates proactive compliance.
What the Plan Includes
Each Certified Work Plan is tailored to the specific project and may include:
- Approved suspended access procedures
- Equipment limitations and configurations
- Tie-back anchor requirements
- Sway stabilization methods
- Personnel fall protection protocols
- Hazard identification
- Emergency procedures
- Worker qualification requirements
The document often serves as a training and reference guide for contractors performing the work.
Highline provides vendor and contractor orientation upon delivery to ensure full understanding of plan requirements.
Custom Temporary Rigging Design
In addition to documentation, Highline provides engineering design for custom temporary suspended access solutions, including:
- Long-reach outriggers
- Tie-back anchor systems
- Custom working platforms
- Monorail systems
- Material hoists
- Specialized rigging assemblies
All designs are engineered to meet applicable regulatory requirements and project-specific constraints.
Independent and Defensible
Highline does not perform installation or provide rigging equipment. Our role is independent engineering analysis and documentation – ensuring objective, safety-focused solutions aligned with the interests of the contractor and owner.
Contact Us
For assistance with Certified Work Plans or custom temporary rigging design, please contact Highline Consulting.
