One World Trade Center Custom Horizontal and Vertical Fall Protection System Overview In May of 2013, the construction of One World Trade Center in New York City was completed as a 758 ton spire was hauled into position. After the 408 foot spire was attached, the building reached a staggering height of 1,776 feet and made One World Trade Center the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. The spire will be surrounded by various communication antennas and LED lights that will need to be serviced by maintenance crews. Since crews will need to access the roof to check the equipment, builders felt compelled to investigate fall hazards and applicable fall protection systems. This led DCM Erectors and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to inquire about fall protection systems. Rig

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