Frequently Asked Questions

Each Eveook anchor is made with a lightweight high-strength aerospace grade aluminum alloy in a unique patented design that allows the hooks to be very strong, yet lightweight.

Each Eveook anchor is proudly made in the United States of America.

Each Eveook weighs only 22 lbs. and is tested to break at more than 9,000 lbs each. The Eveooks are very easy to carry with your hands, on your shoulder, or lifted with a rope on a job.

The Eveook Fall Protection System is a patented, non-penetrating horizontal anchor line system engineered specifically for sloped residential and commercial roofs. It is the only fall protection system of its kind that protects the installer, eliminates swing fall exposure, installs in under 15 minutes without nails, screws, or tools — without stepping on the roof and supporting up to 8 workers simultaneously in both fall restraint AND fall arrest.

Certified to OSHA, ANSI, and CSA standards and independently tested in an ISO 17025 lab, the Eveook System is redefining what safe, efficient sloped roof work looks like.

For decades, sloped roof fall protection meant penetrating anchors that damaged roofs, slow setup, and bulky systems that left the first installer unprotected. The Eveook System changes all of that. Its patented non-penetrating design installs in under 15 minutes, protects the installer, installs before anyone steps onto the roof, supports up to 8 workers per system, and does not damage the customer's property like roof, soffits and gutters.

It is the first system of its kind to be certified to OSHA, ANSI Z359.6, and CSA Z259.16 standards — and independently tested to break at well over 9,000 lbs per anchor. The Eveook System doesn't just meet the standard. It sets a new one.

Yes — and this is one of the most important distinctions of the Eveook System. (and everyone's favorite part!) No one steps onto the roof until the Eveook System is fully installed and the anchor line is in place. The utilization of a line thrower allows the anchor line to be launched from the ground or ladder using a projectile, eliminating the most dangerous moment in rooftop work — the unprotected first step. First installer protection is a core design principle of the Eveook Fall Protection System.

A swing fall occurs when a worker falls while positioned horizontally away from their anchorage point. Instead of falling primarily downward, the worker can swing laterally toward the anchor like a pendulum. This can increase the worker’s fall path and create the potential to strike the structure, equipment, other obstructions, or the ground—resulting in serious or fatal injury.

The Eveook Fall Protection System is specifically designed to reduce the horizontal offset that creates this pendulum effect.

Unlike relying solely on a fixed anchor located at one point on the roof, Eveook's non-penetrating system spans the structure and the slidable anchor point allows the worker's fall-protection connection to remain more closely aligned with their working position as they move across the roof.

Less horizontal offset means less potential for a swing fall. When the Eveook System configuration and worker position eliminate that lateral offset, the corresponding swing-fall exposure can also be eliminated.

This is particularly important on sloped roofs, where workers frequently move horizontally while working near eaves and other roof edges.

Proper fall protection system configuration for sloped roofs, worker positioning, training, and use remain essential. Eveook is designed to address the geometry that causes swing falls—not simply arrest a worker after a fall occurs.

Yes. The Eveook Fall Protection System meets OSHA 1910.140 and OSHA 1926.502 requirements for personal fall protection systems. Each Eveook anchor has been independently tested and certified to break at over 9,000 lbs — nearly double the 5,000 lb minimum required by OSHA. The Eveook System makes OSHA compliance straightforward for business owners and contractors working on sloped roofs.

See Eveook certifications here.

ANSI Z359.6-16 is the gold standard for engineered fall protection systems — and the Eveook Fall Protection System is certified to meet it. Unlike OSHA compliance, which sets minimum legal requirements, ANSI Z359.6-16 certification demands independent third-party testing and validation against performance standards that go significantly beyond what the law requires. It cannot be self-reported. It cannot be claimed without proof.

For the Eveook Fall Protection System, this certification means every component has been rigorously evaluated as part of a complete, engineered system — not just individual parts. For business owners and contractors, it delivers documented, defensible proof of compliance that can satisfy insurance requirements, supports jobsite safety programs, and demonstrates to clients and inspectors that your fall protection meets the highest recognized standard in the industry.

When you use the Eveook System, you are not just meeting the minimum standards. By utilizing the Eveook Fall Protection System by Ballantyne Gear, your crew sets the highest safety standard in the sloped roof safety industry and shows others that OSHA compliance can be easy.

See Eveook certifications here.

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Anyone working on a sloped roof — and everyone who depends on them.

Workers & Installers: Business owners, roofers, contractors, solar installers, inspectors, fumigators, and ANY professional working at height on pitched residential or commercial roofs from 3:12 to 16:12 pitch. The Eveook System eliminates swing falls, protects the first installer before anyone steps onto the roof, and gives every worker on the jobsite a system they can rely on in difficult jobsite condidtions.

Business Owners & Contractors: The Eveook Fall Protection System is the only sloped roof fall protection system of its kind backed by ANSI Z359.6-16 certification — documentation you can present to your insurance provider for potential rate reductions. Fewer injuries mean fewer workers' comp claims, less downtime, faster jobsites, and more profit. The non-penetrating design and protective accessories also eliminate the customer property damage that temporary penetrating anchors leave behind — reducing liability and protecting your reputation on every job.

Customers & Property Owners: When your crew arrives with an Eveook System for their sloped roof safety, your customers gain confidence that their property is protected by workers who are OSHA compliant, professionally trained, and using a system specifically engineered to protect their roof, soffits, and gutters — not damage them.

The Eveook Fall Protection System doesn't just protect workers. It protects your business, your customers, and your bottom line.

Protect Your People.
Protect Your Profits.
With Ballantyne Gear.

The Eveook Fall Protection System is compatible with most all roofing materials, including standing seam metal, clay tile, barrel tile, concrete, wood shake, asphalt shingles, slate, and more.

We have yet to encounter a roof type the Eveook System cannot accommodate, though not all roofing materials have been formally tested.

For questions about a specific roof type, contact us at info@ballantynegear.com or call 1-888-996-3565 before proceeding.

Eveooks attach to roofs with a slope of 3:12 to 16:12.

Examples of Eveook Configurations, including wheel sizes, roof slopes, soffits and rafter tails can be found in the Technical Manual.

Yes — and it is one of the most common questions we receive, which is why it gets its own answer.

Standing seam metal roofs are one of the fastest-growing roof types in residential and commercial construction, and fall protection on metal roofs presents unique challenges.

Traditional penetrating anchors damage the seams and void warranties. The Eveook Fall Protection System solves this with its patented non-penetrating design — no screws, no nails, no damage to the standing seam panels or the roof warranty.

The Eveook System's wheels are made of lightweight, high-density polyurethane foam, engineered to glide smoothly along standing seam metal panels without scratching, denting, or compromising the roof surface. Combined with the non-penetrating design, this makes the Eveook Fall Protection System the ideal sloped roof safety solution for standing seam metal roofs.

The Eveook System installs in under 15 minutes on standing seam metal roofs, reduces swing fall exposure, provides ground to roof protection—without unhooking from your lifeline. Eveook supports up to 8 workers simultaneously in both fall restraint and fall arrest,(4 on either side) and meets OSHA, ANSI Z359.6-16, and CSA Z259.16-15 standards — giving metal roofing workers documented, defensible OSHA compliance on every job.

For specific installation guidance on standing seam metal roofs, refer to the Eveook Technical Manual or contact us at info@ballantynegear.com or 1-888-996-3565.

Yes. Ballantyne Gear created The Lynk Rafter Tail System which is used on sloped roof structures with rafter tails and no soffits, to create a temporary soffit that will allow installation of an Eveook to a roof edge.

Yes. Ballantyne Gear created The Lynk Rafter Tail System which is used on sloped roof structures with rafter tails and no soffits, to create a temporary soffit that will allow installation of an Eveook to a roof edge.

Yes. The Eveook System is ANSI certified for roof pitches from 3:12 up to 16:12. Find the Steep 16:12 Fall Protection video here.

Yes. To ensure quality and safety, hundreds of tests have been and continue to be performed. Testing was performed at an independent ISO 17025 accredited laboratory and on-site testing in multiple locations.

For more information about testing, please see our Testing and Certifications pages, explore content under our Technical menu header and subscribe to our videos on www.YouTube.com/BallantyneGear.

Yes. The Eveook Fall Protection System meets and exceeds US OSHA CFR 1910.140 Appendix D, CFR 1926.501 (b) (13), CFR 1926.502 Appendix C, and ANSI Z359.18.  

Yes.  The Ballantyne Gear Eveook Fall Protection System meets and exceeds the CSA Z259.16-15 standard as an engineered fall protection system for sloped roofs on residential and commercial buildings for up to 8 users per system in fall restraint and fall arrest,when used as specified in the technical manual.

Eveook anchor bodies have been tested to break at more than 9,000 lbs. Visit the Technical tab on our homepage to review our testing and certifications.

Yes. The Ballantyne Gear Eveook Fall Protection System is certified to the ANSI Z359.6-16 standard as an engineered fall protection system for sloped roofs on residential and commercial buildings for up to 8 users per system in fall restraint and fall arrest,when used as specified in the Technical Manual.

You can also view the Eveook ANSI Certification letter.

Yes, Ballantyne Gear currently holds 19 issued patents and patents pending.

The Ballantyne Gear Eveook Fall Protection System is a certified ANSI engineered system to hold up to 8 users per system in both fall restraint and fall arrest, 4 per side. We offer an Eveook System that holds up to 4 users and another that holds up to 8 users per system.

See Primary Systems for more information.

The difference in Eveook Systems to hold up to 4 or 8 users per System is found in the anchorline rope used.

The Ballantyne Gear Eveook Fall Protection System is ANSI certified to protect large crews of up to 8 users per system in fall restraint and fall arrest by utilizing a Maxibraid strong-as-steel High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) fiber rope made by Yale Cordage.

Yes. Our system meets and exceeds US OSHA CFR 1910.140 Appendix D, CFR 1926.501 (b) (13), CFR 1926.502 Appendix C.

No. For weak soffits, like aluminum or vinyl soffits that are not supported by rafter tails or trusses, use the Ballantyne Gear SoffitGuards.

Each SoffitGuard kit includes 2 SoffitGuards that are 12 inches deep for soffits up to around 16 inches, and 2 SoffitGuards that are 24 inches deep for soffits up to around 28 inches deep.

If an Eveook System is properly installed on a soffit that is supported by rafter tails or trusses, the Eveooks will not damage the soffits.

No. The Eveook™ Fall Protection System is completely non-penetrating—it requires no nails or screws of any kind. The Eveook™ System is installed securely on the roof without compromising roofing materials including s-barrel and metal, soffits, gutters etc.

Properly installed, an Eveook anchor will not touch the rain gutter.

See more in the Eveook Fall Protection System Technical Manual.

No. The Eveook System is designed to protect both the roof and the rope. Rope protectors are wrapped around the rope at the ridge to prevent wear and protect the roofing surface.

For hips, you can either wrap the protector around the rope or simply lay it over the hip and secure it with Gorilla Tape. This allows the sliding anchor to move smoothly across the hip without needing to remove or reattach it—saving time while maintaining full protection for your roof.

Eveooks attach to sloped roof overhangs of at least 5". There are some exceptions, speaking with a Ballantyne Gear fall protection expert first is required. Please call us at 1 (888) 996-3565 or email info@ballantynegear.com.

For a summary, the Ballantyne Gear Eveook Fall Protection System is an ANSI Z359.6 and CSA Z259.16 certified fall protection system that meets OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.502 and can be used for up to 8 users with the Ballantyne Gear UHMWPE anchor line rope, with no more than four users per 100-foot span.

A span is a distance of an installed Eveook anchor line bordered by two of an Eveook, a ridge, or a support line. Because this is an engineered system, it must have a safety margin of at least 2. It is not required to hold 5,000 pounds per user.

The force of a fall is affected by many things. The energy absorber in the Eveook Goblin will reduce the fall arrest force to not more than 1300 pounds, friction of the roof will also decrease the fall arrest force, even from roofs with little friction, like steel and tile.

That said the Eveooks will hold over 9,000 pounds each. A fall that is perpendicular to the anchor line will divide the force between two Eveooks. The UHMWPE anchor line is as strong as a steel cable and will hold over 17,000 pounds. For a better understanding, you can watch our videos and read the Technical Manual.

For the official answer, read the Certification Letter.

Assuming “managing 8 people on a single anchor line,” refers to how workers can work together and move past each other while connected to the system.

For easy access to and from the anchor line with eight users, we recommend two ladders—one on each side of the anchor line. This means a worker would generally need to pass no more than three other lifeline attachments to reach a ladder.

When using the Eveook System, workers generally work perpendicular to the anchor line. This allows each person to work within their area without being disrupted by the other lifelines. Two or more workers can also work together by generally keeping their lifelines from crossing.

Because each worker’s lifeline attachment can slide along the anchor line to a new position, workers can reposition themselves much more easily than with multiple lifelines connected to a single fixed anchor point.

If a worker needs to get off the roof, the lifeline—usually about 30 feet long—will often provide enough reach to move past the other workers’ attachments. If a greater distance is required, the worker can attach a Prusik to the anchor line beyond the other workers’ lifeline connections, connect the backup lanyard to the Prusik, and then remove and reattach their primary lifeline at the intended location.

The procedure is demonstrated in this video beginning at approximately 5:12.

No. It is unlikely that the throw line projectile will damage the house or structure. The installation is performed in a manner to prevent the projectile from striking sensitive areas, such as windows; however, you can see a 20 foot launch of a projectile, directly at a window here, causing no damage. Not shown is the projectile was launched at, and struck the window twice in a row.

Contact our fall protection specialsts at info@ballantynegear.com or call 1-888-996-3565.

We are available to provide expert guidance for installations, roof configurations and requirements etc.

Install the shingles up to the Eveook System, then get off the roof. Slightly loosen (just a few inches) the anchor line between the two Eveooks just enough to slide the Eveook over the installed shingles, then re-tension as described in the Eveook Technical Manual.

Yes. Eveook solves one of the sloped-roof industry's longest-standing problems: getting the installer safely onto the roof, protected. Protecting the installer is a core design principle of the Eveook System.

A line thrower sends the anchor line across the structure so the fall protection System is fully installed before anyone sets foot on it.

A line thrower launches a soft projectile tied to the anchor line across the structure. That line is then pulled across to complete installation of the fall protection System — so no one gets on the roof until the System is fully installed.

Eveook offers multiple engineered installation methods — eave-to-eave, gable-to-gable, one-person, and two-person configurations — so crews can choose the setup that fits their jobsite.

By establishing the System from the ground or ladder, Eveook solves what the industry has long struggled with: protecting the installer before they ever set foot on the roof.

The line thrower is a revolutionary implementation of using a tried and true method in sloped roof safety and it's how the Eveook Fall Protection System protects the installer.

A line is launched across the structure using a projectile, allowing the anchor line to cross the structure and the Eveook System to be installed before anyone steps onto the roof.

See the Prepare Throwline, Attach Throwline to Projectile, and Attach Throwline to Rope videos at ballantynegear.com/pages/gear-setup-videos.

Not necessarily. Some companies and contractors choose to train specific workers as dedicated Eveook System installers, while training other crew members as users only. This allows flexibility within your organization without requiring every worker to be installation-certified. This approach does not suit every company or jobsite situation — contact us before making this decision.

We are happy to help you determine the best training structure for your team at info@ballantynegear.com or 1-888-996-3565.

The Eveook Technical Manual is the official reference for learning about installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of the Eveook Fall Protection System. All users are responsible for reading and understanding the current Technical Manual before installing or operating the Eveook System.

However, there shall be no substitute for in-person training, working with the equipment firsthand and learning from the people who designed it.

Ballantyne Gear offers In-Person Training that provides hands-on experience, practical installation knowledge, custom jobsite applications, and direct access to our team.

Proper planning, installation, inspection, and use are essential components of any fall protection program.

Learn more about Eveook Training and contact us at info@ballantynegear.com, or call 1-888-996-3565 to enroll.

The Eveook Fall Protection System uses a non-penetrating design — no nails or screws required. It anchors securely to the eaves and official Ballantyne Gear accessories without damaging the roof surface, soffits, gutters, or surrounding property.

Ballantyne Gear uses Eveook System accessories like rope protectors, SoffitGuards and more to help protect the customer's property and your business reputation.

No. The weight of the Eveook System is carried at the peak of the structure at the anchor line. A rope protector is used at the peak to protect both the rope and the property. When installed correctly, the Eveook System should not press against gutters.

For vulnerable soffits like vinyl or aluminum, install the Eveook System using our SoffitGuard accessories. For more information, see the Eveook Technical Manual.

Yes. The two-person method is our preferred method for Eveook System Installation, ensuring optimal efficiency and safety.

Watch the Two-Person Installation videos here, and check the Eveook Technical Manual for all updated installation methods and be sure to follow up on social media.

Yes. A single installer can safely set up the Eveook Fall Protection System.

Watch the One-Person Installation videos here, and check the Eveook Technical Manual for all updated installation methods and be sure to follow up on social media.

Yes. Gable-to-gable installation gives crews greater roof access, improved efficiency, and enhanced full-crew protection on residential and commercial sloped roofs for up to 8 users per Eveook System.

Watch the Gable to Gable Installation here, and check the Eveook Technical Manual for all updated installation methods.

Please see the Eveook Technical Manual for complete dismantling instructions. You can also review an example of how to dismantle an Eveook System after gable-to-gable installation here.

Yes. For job sites requiring a boom lift, the Eveook System can be installed from the lift while ensuring all components are secure, functional, and OSHA compliant before roof access.

Watch the Boom Lift Installation video here at the bottom of the page, and check the Eveook Technical Manual for all updated installation methods.

The Eveook support line installation ensures proper rope alignment for safe worker movement across the roof plane.

Watch the Installing Support Line video here, and check the Eveook Technical Manual for all updated installation methods and to learn when a support line is needed.

Yes. Ballantyne Gear offers the SoffitGuard Kit accessory specifically designed to protect vulnerable soffits — such as aluminum, plastic, and vinyl — during installation. See the Protected Soffits with SoffitGuard video here.

Yes. Watch the Install Lynk System with Stabilizers on Rafter Tails video here for a full walkthrough. And as always, check the Eveook Technical Manual for the most up do date installation methods.

Once trained, the Eveook System can be fully installed in under 15 minutes. The more you use the Eveook System, the more efficient and faster you become.

Our Ballantyne Gear fall protection specialists can set up an Eveook System on our training facility in about 7 minutes. Each jobsite comes with it's unique configurations so allow a few extra minutes to decide the best installation technique.

Step-by-step assembly is covered in our expert-led video tutorials on our website under our Videos menu tab here, Ballantyne Gear YouTube channel, and in the Eveook Technical Manual. Videos cover assembling the Eveook System, preparing the throwline, attaching the throwline to the projectile and rope, and loading gear.

Yes. Ballantyne Gear offers in-person fall protection training on the Eveook Fall Protection System. Training sessions are conducted in English, Spanish, and Italian. Contact us at info@ballantynegear.com or call 1-888-996-3565 to inquire about scheduling and availability.

Ballantyne Gear currently offers in-person training of the Eveook Fall Protection System in English, Spanish and Italian.

In-person training (McKinney, Texas): $600 per trainee for the 2-day course.
Off-site training: $9,200 for up to 8 trainees over a 3-day period. Off-site locations must be pre-approved before scheduling.

Contact us at info@ballantynegear.com or 1-888-996-3565 for group rates or custom scheduling.

Eveook Fall Protection System training accommodates groups of up to 8 trainees per session. Groups larger than 8 must be approved prior to scheduling. Contact us to discuss options for larger crews.

Yes. All attendees are served breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks throughout the training. Our goal is to keep you comfortable and focused on learning. We provide a variety of foods and are happy to accommodate dietary needs — please indicate any requirements on your pre-training forms or contact us at info@ballantynegear.com in advance.

Contact us at info@ballantynegear.com or call 1-888-996-3565 to check availability and schedule a training session for your crew. Off-site training locations must be pre-approved before scheduling can be confirmed. We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred dates.

In-person Eveook Fall Protection System training is currently available at our McKinney, Texas facility. Off-site training at your location is available in certain pre-approved situations. Contact us at info@ballantynegear.com or call 1-888-996-3565 to check availability and discuss whether off-site training is an option for your crew.

In-person training at our McKinney, Texas facility is 2 days. Off-site training at your location is 3 days. We highly recommend attending in-person training in McKinney for the most comprehensive experience, but we can accommodate on-site training where needed.

Eveook Fall Protection System training is a comprehensive, hands-on program covering the complete Eveook System — from ground-level assembly and throwline preparation to full roof installation, dismantling, inspection, and maintenance.

Training includes daily classroom-style learning sessions and progresses from timed ground-level installations to rooftop installations. All training is pass/fail — trainees must independently complete timed installations at each stage before advancing.

Schedule your Eveook training here.

Yes. Eveook Fall Protection System training is a pass/fail in-person course. Trainees are first trained and evaluated on ground-level installations, then progress to timed roof installations. Both stages must be completed independently to pass.

There is no certification issued at this time. Eveook Fall Protection System training is a pass/fail course. To pass, trainees must independently complete timed simulated installations — first on the ground, then on a roof — without assistance from instructors. Trainees must demonstrate they can perform each step of the Eveook Fall Protection System installation correctly and within the required time on their own.

Install the shingles up to the Eveook, then get off the roof. Slightly loosen the anchor line that is between the two Eveooks just enough to slide the Eveook over the installed shingles, and then re-tension, as described in the Technical Manual.

This is a great question. I will provide material and an opinion, but you will need to verify it with your attorney. 

 Click for OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23.

This is OSHA standard and law for ladders. There are also OSHA interpretations of this law, but interpretations “cannot create additional employer obligations.” In the standard, there is no mention of a three-point contact. It seems that the teaching of three-point contact is not literal since, generally, that is not how people climb ladders. From the firefighter ladder training video, you can see that when approaching the 2nd and 4th rung, the firefighter removes his hand from the ladder rung and then before placing his hand on the next rung, he lifts his foot so that, for a moment, he only has 2 points of contact. If you go to any worksite, this is how people climb. 

 Within OSHA 1910.23 at 1910.23(b)(12) it states:

Each employee uses at least one hand to grasp the ladder when
climbing up and down it.

 It seems that 1910.23(b)(12) is the source of the three-point
contact teaching. In the OSHA interpretation of 1910.23(b)(12) the author states that the intent of 1910.23(b)(12) is for employers to ensure that workers maintain "three-point contact." As this is an interpretation, not the law, the statement “does not create additional employer obligations” and is not enforceable. 

Note that the standard requires the employee grasp the ladder
when climbing, but it does not require the user to grasp the ladder when positioned on the ladder. In the video showing an installer carrying a solar panel up a ladder, you can see that, “generally”, the worker is grasping the ladder when climbing and that he slides his hand up while positioned on the ladder to prepare to take another step. The worker is not doing this exactly, but he is doing it enough to be recognized.

1910.23(b)(13)

No employee carries any object or load that could cause the
employee to lose balance and fall while climbing up or down the ladder.

1910.23(b)(13) is extremely vague and requires an interpretation. What load would cause which employee to lose balance and fall.

Would carrying a carabiner cause an employee to lose balance and fall? Would carrying a solar panel cause an employee to lose balance and fall? Would carrying a stack of shingles, or a canvas for a fumigation cause an employee to lose balance and fall?

 In OSHA’s Green Job Hazards, OSHA states that a worker “should never be allowed to climb ladders while carrying solar panels. Lifting equipment, such as ladder hoists, swing hoists, or truck mounted cranes/conveyors, should be used wherever possible.” Note that, with OSHA, “should” indicates a recommended practice or guidance that is advised but not legally enforced. It's a suggestion or best practice that employers are encouraged to follow for enhanced safety, but not legally required.  

After discussing the legal requirements, let me ask the most important question. If your employee is using the Eveook system, as shown in the video above, is he or she safer?

Always follow the manufacturers technical manual and instruction manual.

This is a great question. I will provide material and an opinion, but you will need to verify it with your attorney. 

 Click for OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23.

This is OSHA standard and law for ladders. There are also OSHA interpretations of this law, but interpretations “cannot create additional employer obligations.” In the standard, there is no mention of a three-point contact. It seems that the teaching of three-point contact is not literal since, generally, that is not how people climb ladders. From the firefighter ladder training video, you can see that when approaching the 2nd and 4th rung, the firefighter removes his hand from the ladder rung and then before placing his hand on the next rung, he lifts his foot so that, for a moment, he only has 2 points of contact. If you go to any worksite, this is how people climb. 

 Within OSHA 1910.23 at 1910.23(b)(12) it states:

Each employee uses at least one hand to grasp the ladder when
climbing up and down it.

 It seems that 1910.23(b)(12) is the source of the three-point
contact teaching. In the OSHA interpretation of 1910.23(b)(12) the author states that the intent of 1910.23(b)(12) is for employers to ensure that workers maintain "three-point contact." As this is an interpretation, not the law, the statement “does not create additional employer obligations” and is not enforceable. 

Note that the standard requires the employee grasp the ladder
when climbing, but it does not require the user to grasp the ladder when positioned on the ladder. In the video showing an installer carrying a solar panel up a ladder, you can see that, “generally”, the worker is grasping the ladder when climbing and that he slides his hand up while positioned on the ladder to prepare to take another step. The worker is not doing this exactly, but he is doing it enough to be recognized.

1910.23(b)(13)

No employee carries any object or load that could cause the
employee to lose balance and fall while climbing up or down the ladder.

1910.23(b)(13) is extremely vague and requires an interpretation. What load would cause which employee to lose balance and fall.

Would carrying a carabiner cause an employee to lose balance and fall? Would carrying a solar panel cause an employee to lose balance and fall? Would carrying a stack of shingles, or a canvas for a fumigation cause an employee to lose balance and fall?

 In OSHA’s Green Job Hazards, OSHA states that a worker “should never be allowed to climb ladders while carrying solar panels. Lifting equipment, such as ladder hoists, swing hoists, or truck mounted cranes/conveyors, should be used wherever possible.” Note that, with OSHA, “should” indicates a recommended practice or guidance that is advised but not legally enforced. It's a suggestion or best practice that employers are encouraged to follow for enhanced safety, but not legally required.  

After discussing the legal requirements, let me ask the most important question. If your employee is using the Eveook system, as shown in the video above, is he or she safer?

Always follow the manufacturers technical manual and instruction manual.

The harness sizing chart for the GT ANSI Full Body Harness can be found here: GT ANSI Full Body Harness Sizing Chart

SL = Size 1

L-XXL = Size 2

If you have further questions, call 1-888-996-3565 or info@ballantynegear.com.

The throwline is powered by blank power charges that come in three different charges.

The throwline comes with three different power charges: Light Green Load (~150'), Medium Yellow Load (~200'), and Heavy Red Load (~300').

Weather and jobsite conditions may also affect which charge you use for Eveook System installation.

Yes. Use our 24" canvas and Velcro rope protectors at the ridge and any other place the jobsite requires protection. Two rope protectors are included with the purchase of each Eveook System.

Yes. Check back soon for more information.

Compatible accessories include the SoffitGuard Kit, SoffitWedge, CAMP Safety Goblin, CAMP Safety Giant, Lynk Plate, Lynk Gripper Frame, and Lynk Rafter Tail System.

Each extends the Eveook System's versatility across different roof configurations and installation scenarios. All authorized Eveook accessories are sold at ballantynegear.com and follow the Eveook Technical Manual for use.

The SoffitGuard Kit protects vulnerable soffits — such as aluminum, plastic, and vinyl — that lack support from rafter tails or trusses.

It is recommended any time the Eveook System is installed on a roof with these soffit types.

Learn more about our Soffit Accessories here.

The SoffitWedge makes it easy to anchor the Eveook System to deep gable overhangs and sloped eaves where traditional anchors cannot reach.

Learn more about our Soffit Accessories here.

The Lynk Rafter Tail System is an Eveook System accessory designed for roofs with exposed rafter tails and no soffits.

It creates a temporary soffit connection point supporting Eveook System installation while protecting the first installer.

Learn more about our Soffit Accessories here.

The Eveook Fall Protection System comes standard with 7" wheels. An optional 12" wheel upgrade is also available for the Eveook Anchorage Connector, designed to accommodate specific roof conditions such as deeper soffits and unique structural configurations.

Shop Eveook accessories at ballantynegear.com.

Users of the Eveook Fall Protection System need to know the mule overhand knot and a prusik knot.

All users are required to learn and correctly tie these knots before using the Eveook System. The other knots listed on our Knots and Coiling video page are useful, but not required.

See knot-tying tutorials on our website, Ballantyne Gear YouTube channel and in the Eveook Technical Manual.

Yes. The mule overhand knot is a required competency for all Eveook System users.

See knot-tying tutorials on our website, Ballantyne Gear YouTube channel and in the Eveook Technical Manual.

No. Only ropes supplied or approved by Ballantyne Gear should be used with the Eveook Fall Protection System and as specified in the Eveook Technical Manual.

Using unapproved ropes may compromise the system's certified performance and void compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and CSA standards.

Contact us at info@ballantynegear.com or 1-888-996-3565 for rope specifications and approved replacements.

Yes. See Ballantyne Gear's rope coiling video here. Knowing how to properly organize, store and transport your ropes will help your crew be efficient and lengthen the lifetime of your ropes.

Yes. See Ballantyne Gear's rope coiling video here. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can learn how to neatly coil your rope for throwing. Keeping your jobsite clean and organized helps everyone and extends the life of your gear.

Yes — we provide custom quotes for any order, regardless of size. Contact us at quotes@ballantynegear.com or call 1-888-996-3565 and we'll put together a quote based on your system configuration, crew size, and jobsite requirements.

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Yes. If you need to split your payment across multiple cards, contact us before placing your order at quotes@ballantynegear.com or 1-888-996-3565 so we can accommodate you.

Yes. ACH/bank transfer is available for orders of any size. Visit our ACH Payment page to get started, or contact us at quotes@ballantynegear.com for instructions.

Yes. If you need to pay by physical check please make sure you receive a quote that gives your full total. The check can me mailed to:

Ballantyne Gear

403 Powerhouse St

McKinney, Texas 75071

We also accept ACH/bank transfer for orders of any size. Visit our ACH Payment page to get started, or contact us at quotes@ballantynegear.com for instructions.

Yes. Equipment financing is available through BNCPay on all Ballantyne Gear products — ideal for contractors and businesses managing cash flow. Each product page and checkout page has a link to financing information.

Apply directly at checkout or contact us for assistance.

Yes. You can create a wishlist directly on ballantynegear.com to save Eveook Fall Protection System products for later, share with your team, or reference when you're ready to order.

Yes. All transactions on ballantynegear.com are processed through Shopify's PCI-compliant payment infrastructure with SSL encryption. We do not store your full card details.

Sales tax is calculated at checkout based on your shipping destination and applicable state tax laws. Tax-exempt organizations should contact us before placing an order to arrange proper documentation.

Contact us as soon as possible at quotes@ballantynegear.com or 1-888-996-3565. Orders that have already shipped cannot be cancelled, but we will work with you on a resolution.

Orders ship within 3 business days. You'll receive an order confirmation immediately, and a shipping confirmation when your first package ships.

Ballantyne Gear Eveook Systems include engineered components fulfilled from separate facilities. Full Eveook Systems ship in multiple shipments — typically three — and packages may arrive on different days depending on carrier routing.

Our system currently generates one tracking number when your first package ships; additional packages may not send automated tracking emails. For updates on every package, email info@ballantynegear.com. We're currently expanding to provide automated tracking for each individual package.

Unless otherwise instructed or required, ground shipping is the default method.

Yes, expedited shipping is available upon request for an additional fee. Contact us with additional questions at info@ballantynegear.com or at 1-888-996-3565.

Unless otherwise requested, orders ship via ground service through major carriers including UPS, FedEx, and DHL. Other carriers may be used when appropriate.

Shipping fees are based on actual carrier-calculated rates, which vary by destination, package dimensions, carrier availability, and the items included in your order.

Yes, we ship worldwide. International customers are responsible for any duties, taxes, or import fees required by their country.

Contact us within 3 business days at info@ballantynegear.com with your order number. We'll coordinate with the carrier and replace affected components when appropriate.

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

Your item must be unused, uninstalled, and in the same condition you received it, with original tags and packaging, plus a receipt or proof of purchase. All returns are subject to a 10% restocking fee to help cover costs like handling, x-rays, and other tests required to verify gear is undamaged and safe.

Email info@ballantynegear.com
with your order number. Items sent back without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

Once your return is received and inspected, we'll notify you of approval or denial. If approved, your refund is processed to your original payment method — it can take some time for your bank or card company to post it.

The fastest way to get the item you actually want is to return the item you have, and once that return is accepted, place a new order for the item you want.

Contact us within 3 business days and we'll replace it when appropriate.

Unless the return is due to a defective or incorrect item, you're responsible for return shipping costs.

Referral marketing essentially means that you refer others to purchase our products by word of mouth. We want to reward you for spreading the word by giving you a generous commission for your time. When a customer you refer purchases products from us you will receive 5% of everything they purchase for one full year!

While there are similarities between the two types of marketing, referral marketing takes a more personal, direct approach. We want people who know, like, and use our brand to refer others to our products based on their experience and interactions with us.

Ballantyne Gear uses GoAffPro to manage the technical backend of our referral program. They are highly rated and provide the unique specifications we need in order to give you commissions for a full year. For specific questions please contact VP of Marketing, Amy Ballantyne, Amy@BallantyneGear.com.

No! Many people who love our product don't work on a roof themselves but they love being ambassadors for our brand. We want to reward anyone who sends business our way. Anyone 18 and older can join our referral program.

Once you sign up for your free account and upload your W-9, your account will be activated to receive commissions. Once your account reaches $50 in commissions, you will receive your funds the next billing cycle. Sending your commissions the next billing cycle helps to account for any order changes before your payment is sent.

Ballantyne Gear will handle all payments, questions, shipments, and all customer service. You are rewarded for your referral. We take care of the rest!

There are a few different parameters set up to ensure you receive credit for your customer.

1) You will be given a unique URL specifically to you. This is the only link that will track your sales. Once clicked, this URL activates a tracking cookie that is valid for 7 days. A tracking cookie is a digital footprint to trace back to your account for credit of the sale. If Your potential customer creates an account or makes a purchase within that 7 day period using that link, the accounts will be automatically connected. Encouraging your customer to create an account before they purchase immediately links your accounts.

After that 7 days your potential client can re-click your unique URL or you can do the step below.

2) However, you can also give your potential client your name and referral code and we will process the sale on our end connecting your accounts (no matter the time frame past the 7 days).

You will find your referral code after the = sign in your URL. For example if my Referral Program URL was www.BallantyneGear.com=TestABC, TestABC would be my referral code I would give with my name.

3) Many times Ballantyne Gear creates a custom quote for clients and sends that quote via email to the customer to complete the transaction. We will always ask if they were referred to us and ask for their Referral Partner's name and code. You can track your sales and commissions in your dashboard, but feel free to follow up with Ballantyne Gear and/or your customer.

Our referral program is open to new customers only. If your potential client has already purchased from us before or if they already have an account created, no commissions can be awarded.

No. This program is open for you referring, or sending, people to us and commissions are calculated once their purchase is made.

Yes! Signing up to be a referral marketer for Ballantyne Gear is free.

Ballantyne Gear wants you and your customer to be successful!

You don't need to be the expert. Let us handle that for you.

Each client has unique needs and questions, so always contact our customer support and connect us with your customer to answer their questions. Never guess the answer; we are happy to help.

Stay connected with us in the following ways:

• Join our email newsletter
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel
• Follow & Like us on Facebook
• Follow us on Instagram
• Come meet us in person at a trade show or demo in your area

The more people and companies you refer, the more your earning potential.

Our referral program is open to all, however if you would like to interview and see if you qualify to be a sales rep and earn a higher commission, please send a message to us at info@ballantynegear.com.