Simply put, engineered fall protection references any fall protection systems that have been validated by a professional engineer. Engineered fall protection systems are OSHA compliant, meeting all applicable standards required by law, and generally also meet the applicable ANSI guidelines. These systems are usually made to order or custom-designed; often “custom fall protection” and “engineered fall protection” are used interchangeably. Custom or engineered fall protection solutions are necessary when typical, off-the-shelf options are not suitable to ensure the exact job site needs for safety, efficiency and compliance.