Comment from Nelson, Travis; Diversified Fall Protection (DFP)

Summary: Diversified Fall Protection (DFP), a fall protection systems manufacturer and provider, opposes the removal of the compliance deadline for personal fall arrest systems on fixed ladders and the reinstatement of ladder cages as an acceptable safety measure. The company argues that cages do not provide effective protection, that the costs cited by petitioners for upgrades are significantly overstated, and that the existing safety requirements should be maintained.