Rewriting the Risk Equation for Sloped Roofs
Sloped Roofs.
Elevated Risk.
Untapped Opportunity.
The cost of ignoring fall protection
is high—but the opportunity for insurers is even higher.
Ballantyne Gear’s Eveook Fall Protection System
offers a powerful solution for workers’ comp insurers who want to:
- Reduce catastrophic injury claims
- Improve book performance and loss ratios
- Retain safer, more compliant clients
- Lead in safety innovation within competitive markets
The Insurance Gap
- Workers’ comp premiums based on industry codes and claims history—not safety investments.
- This creates a disincentive: companies may “hope nothing happens” instead of investing in effective protection.
- The high cost of a single fall claim in medical, lost-time, and litigation costs etc.
🛡️ The Problem: Broken Status Quo
The Safety Gap No One’s Closing
How Ballantyne Gear’s Eveook System Helps Insurers and Employers Reduce Catastrophic Fall Claims
For too long, sloped roof workers have faced an impossible choice: use traditional fall protection that’s dangerous to install, allows deadly swing falls, and damages roofs — or take the financial gamble and use no protection at all.
Most companies working on sloped roofs want to keep their crews safe. But traditional fall protection options fall short and leave their people and their businesses exposed to serious risks and liabilities.
OSHA mandates have existed for over a decade but fall fatality rates have barely budged. Why? Because:
- Fall protection systems weren’t designed for sloped surfaces
- Installers are still unprotected during setup
- Swing falls remain fatal and ignored
- Equipment and methods damage roofing systems, triggering more claims
And worst of all: even when a company invests in real protection, and training, they get no credit on their premiums.
This leaves responsible employers discouraged, unsafe employers unchecked, and insurers absorbing the cost of high-severity claims.
It’s not sustainable. And until now, there’s been no clear path forward.
Ballantyne Gear’s Eveook Fall Protection System—compliant fall protection system for sloped roofs.
- Protects the installer before they set foot on the roof
- Help Prevent Swing Falls
- Supports up to 8 users per system
- Works for fall arrest and fall restraint
- Requires no nails, screws, or roof penetration
- Exceeds OSHA, CSA, and ANSI standards
- Certified ANSI engineered system
- Deploys fast—even by a single worker
Certified to Protect. Designed to Lead.
Trusted by award-winning builders, contractors, and risk leaders.
Industry Expert Endorsements
Industry experts break down why Ballantyne Gear's Eveook Fall Protection System solves the fall protection failures others overlook — and what that means for safety, liability, and lives.
OPPORTUNITY FOR INSURERS
You’ve already built discounts and incentives
for drug testing, training, return-to-work programs, and improved worksite procedures.
Now, you can apply that same strategy to fall protection—creating a win-win opportunity for everyone involved. Partnering with Ballantyne Gear offers substantial savings for both insurance companies and businesses, while enhancing safety across the industry.
- Reduce your exposure to high-severity fall claims
- Create new underwriting models based on safety investments
- Incentivize compliance with innovative endorsements
- Strengthen retention with safety forward clients
Let’s Build the Future of Safer Coverage
We’re actively seeking insurance leaders to launch smarter fall protection partnerships.
📞 Let’s Talk Incentives
Ballantyne Gear is actively working with insurers and self-insured groups to:
- Introduce pilot programs
- Create incentive pathways for employers investing in true safety innovation
- Build a smarter risk ecosystem—together
📅 Schedule a conversation with our founder, Flent Ballantyne.
🔗 Visit our website and see how we protect roof workers. Contact Us
Let’s build a new model—one where the safest clients get the best rates and the best protection.
Ballantyne Gear. Protecting People, Profits, and Property.
EdgarFuentes Rubio, Regional Safety Manager Sunrun
"As someone working with fall protection, on a daily basis, I see firsthand the challenges sloped roof workers face and the critical role that robust safety systems play in protecting lives. If I could say one thing to the decision-makers shaping insurance policy, it would be this: Reward proactive safety investments with fairer premiums.
Companies that invest in high-quality fall protection systems and rigorous training are significantly reducing risks on sloped roofs. Insurance policies should reflect this commitment by offering premiums that incentivize safety rather than penalizing all roofing contractors equally. By aligning premiums with the adoption of proven safety measures, insurers can encourage safer workplaces and reduce claims, benefiting everyone."
- EdgarFuentes Rubio, Regional Safety Manager Sunrun California and Hawaii
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