Cited — or one inspection away? We certify it, and we fix it.
Most older commercial buildings are already carrying a walking-surface or fall-protection violation. OSHA's emphasis program lets an inspector open a case on sight — no complaint, no warning, just a deadline and a penalty.
One accountable team closes it: PE-sealed inspection and anchorage certifications through our licensed Florida engineer, and the repairs self-performed by La Gala. One contract. One point of contact.
FL CGC 059211 | Licensed · Bonded · Insured | Serving Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach
§1910.22
Walking Surfaces
§1910.27
Anchorages
§1910.28
Fall Protection
§1910.29
Systems & Criteria
You don't have to be cited to be on the hook.
A spalling walkway, an unguarded roof edge, an uncertified anchor — any one is a citable Subpart D violation sitting on your property right now. The owners who get hit aren't unlucky. They're the ones who assumed nobody would look.
It's a violation now
Citation or not, an unguarded edge or uncertified anchor is already non-compliant — a live risk to your people and your liability the moment it exists.
No warning required
OSHA's fall-protection emphasis program lets an inspector open a case on sight — no complaint, no appointment. The first you hear of it is the citation.
Then the number multiplies
~$16,500 per serious violation, the same per day past the deadline, up to ~$165,000 for a repeat. See the 2026 penalties →
The fastest way to close — or avoid — a Subpart D citation is a certified inspection that proves the fix and a contractor who can do the work. Most owners hire those separately. You don't.
Most firms hand you two vendors. We hand you one contract.
Closing a Subpart D citation usually takes two parties who don't talk to each other — an engineer to certify, a contractor to repair. When something slips, they point at each other and you're stuck. We put both under one roof.
Certified & sealed
By a licensed Florida PE partner
The engineered inspection and anchorage load-test certifications are performed and sealed by our licensed Florida professional-engineering partner — the stamped documentation OSHA and your insurer want to see.
- check_circle Engineered Subpart D inspection
- check_circle §1910.27 anchorage load testing & certification
- check_circle PE-sealed reports & abatement documentation
Restored & corrected
Self-performed by La Gala Construction
We don't sub out the fix. Our own crews self-perform the concrete restoration, coatings, drainage, edge and stair work, and anchor installation — built to the engineer's spec.
- check_circle Concrete & walking-surface restoration
- check_circle Guardrail, edge & stair remediation
- check_circle Roof anchor & tie-off installation
- check_circle Waterproofing & drainage
One scope. One contract. One number to call for a status update.
What we handle.
From the citation that landed on your desk to the sealed packet that closes it — the entire walking-working surfaces scope, end to end.
Walking & Working Surfaces
Spalling concrete, trip hazards, deteriorated decks and walkways, standing water. We restore surfaces to a safe, compliant, durable condition.
Anchorage Certification
Roof and façade tie-off anchors load-tested and certified — performed and sealed by our licensed Florida PE partner — then installed or repaired by our crews.
Fall Protection
Unprotected edges, floor holes, and elevated walking surfaces brought into compliance with guardrails, covers, and designated-area systems.
Systems & Criteria
Guardrail and handrail systems, stair rails, ladder cages, and fixed-ladder corrections built to the dimensional criteria the standard requires.
Waterproofing & Drainage
Standing water and slick surfaces drive a lot of .22 citations. We fix the drainage and waterproofing so the hazard doesn't come back.
Documentation & Abatement
Sealed certifications, before/after photos, and a clean abatement package assembled so you can submit proof of correction to OSHA and close the case.
The hazards OSHA cites most — and we fix.
Walking-Working Surfaces is one of OSHA’s most-cited standards. These are what inspectors flag most — tap any card for the full guide.
§1910.28Unprotected Sides & Edges
No guardrail where a 4 ft+ fall is possible.
§1910.28Floor Holes & Openings
Uncovered pits, holes, and floor openings.
§1910.22Poor Housekeeping
Cluttered, obstructed, or untidy walkways.
§1910.22Damaged Walking Surfaces
Spalled concrete, cracks, and trip hazards.
§1910.22Standing Water & Drainage
Surfaces not kept dry or properly drained.
§1910.29Guardrail Systems
Rails that miss height or strength criteria.
§1910.25Non-Compliant Stairways
Missing stair rails, handrails, or treads.
§1910.27Uncertified Roof Anchors
Tie-offs never load-tested or certified.
§1910.27Window-Washing & Rope-Descent Anchors
Uncertified rooftop anchors for window cleaning.
§1910.28Low-Slope Roof-Edge Work
Work near low-slope roof edges, unprotected.
§1910.23Unsafe Fixed Ladders
Fixed ladders missing cages or fall-arrest.
§1910.26Dockboards & Loading Docks
Unsecured dockboards and unguarded dock edges.
§1910.28Skylights & Roof Openings
Fragile skylights and uncovered roof hatches.
§1910.22Slippery Surfaces
Low-traction or chronically wet surfaces.
§1910.22Ramps & Elevated Walkways
Elevated walkways and ramps without protection.
§1910.28Rooftop Pipe & Utility Crossovers
Crossing over roof pipes, gas & water lines.
How it works.
Free assessment
- check_circle No-cost site walk
- check_circle Your citation reviewed
- check_circle Plain-English scope
Certify
- check_circle Licensed FL PE partner
- check_circle Engineered inspection
- check_circle Sealed certifications
Restore
- check_circle Self-performed to spec
- check_circle Concrete, coatings, drainage
- check_circle Edge, stair & anchor work
Close it out
- check_circle Sealed doc package
- check_circle Submit for abatement
- check_circle Proof corrected to code
Build your compliance plan.
From a one-time inspection and sealed engineer drawings all the way to a full 10-year maintenance program — check the boxes for exactly what you need. The estimate updates as you go.
We walk the site, audit every walking-working surface, edge, hole, stair and anchor against Subpart D, photo-document each gap, and hand you a hazard matrix + remediation roadmap.
A licensed Florida PE reviews the structural attachment, runs the load calcs, and produces a stamped report, CAD drawings, and a Certificate of Compliance — the sealed documentation OSHA and your insurer want to see.
Each anchor gets an individual proof-load test (5,000 lbf per worker, 2:1 safety factor), then it's tagged, logged and photographed. Full recerts carry a PE-sealed certificate; the visual recert is the lighter annual check.
Self-performed by La Gala crews to the engineer's spec — compliant guardrail (42″, 50 lbf/LF), new tie-off anchors, plus concrete and surface repair, with as-built drawings and sign-off. Most scope is finalized after the inspection; this is a planning estimate.
Scheduled re-inspection, testing, minor maintenance and documentation on a set calendar — annual visual checks plus the 5- and 10-year load recerts. Lock the rate for the whole term; slide all the way to a 10-year program.
Ranges are research-based planning figures for South-Florida general industry; final pricing is set per building after a survey, and the inspection is often credited toward remediation.
A maintenance plan vs. doing nothing.
A citation isn't a one-time cost — ignoring it compounds. Here's how a predictable plan stacks up against a return visit from OSHA.
Disregard it
What "we'll deal with it later" can actually cost.
- Serious violation (each)up to ~$16,000
- Failure-to-abate, per day past deadline~$16,000/day
- Willful or repeat violationup to ~$165,000
- Injury liability + insurance hikes$$$+
- Stop-work, delays, reputationHard to price
One missed abatement week can exceed a full year of maintenance.
Maintenance plan
One predictable line item that keeps you clear.
- check_circle Fixed, budgeted annual cost — no surprises
- check_circle Hazards caught & fixed before OSHA returns
- check_circle Documentation kept current = fast abatement
- check_circle Anchors & surfaces stay certified year-round
- check_circle No repeat-violation multiplier exposure
A plan turns an unpredictable liability into a manageable line item.
Price a plan for my buildingPenalty figures are approximate OSHA civil-penalty maximums (adjusted annually); actual amounts vary by classification and history. Plan pricing is scoped per building.
South Florida — and statewide for portfolios.
Our home market is the tri-county. For owners and managers with buildings across the state, we standardize inspection, certification, and repair across every location.
Miami-Dade
Miami · Hialeah · Doral · Medley
Broward
Fort Lauderdale · Hollywood · Pompano
Palm Beach
West Palm · Boca Raton · Delray · Riviera Beach
Your La Gala team.
Real people, one accountable crew — from the first inspection to the sealed closeout.
Keith La Gala
Principal
Daniel Bivins
Client Relations
Alex Torres
Field Operations
Natasha Rich
Permitting
Kailer La Gala
Field
Frequently asked.
Do you handle the engineering and certification too?
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Yes — through one contract. A licensed Florida professional engineer performs and seals the engineered inspection and anchorage certifications, and La Gala self-performs the corrective work. You sign one agreement and deal with one point of contact for both.
Are you "OSHA-certified"?
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No company is — OSHA doesn't certify contractors. What actually closes a citation is a documented abatement, often backed by a PE-sealed certification, that proves the hazard was corrected. We bring the licensed Florida engineering partner who provides the sealed certifications and the crews who perform the corrective work.
How fast can you start?
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We can usually get someone on site within a few business days of your call, and we prioritize jobs with a near-term abatement deadline. The sooner we see the citation, the more runway we have to close it on time.
What does the free assessment include?
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A review of your OSHA citation, an on-site look at the cited conditions, and a plain-English scope of what it takes to certify and correct them — at no cost and no obligation.
Will this hold up if OSHA re-inspects?
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That's the point of doing it with sealed engineering documentation. You keep the stamped certification and abatement records on file as proof the hazard was corrected to code — the same paperwork that closes the original citation.
We have multiple buildings. Can you do a portfolio?
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Yes. We run multi-site programs across Florida and standardize the inspection, certification, and repair process across every location so your documentation is consistent building to building.
Resources & collateral.
Grab the one-pagers — hand them to your board, your safety committee, or your team.
Program Flyer
The one-page overview of the WWS compliance program.
Download PDF download redeemFree Assessment Offer
Our no-cost, no-obligation compliance assessment.
Download PDF download checklistInspection Checklist
The Subpart D field checklist we inspect against (.22–.30).
Download PDF download mail4×6 Postcard
Print-ready direct-mail card for outreach.
Download PDF downloadGet a free WWS compliance assessment.
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