Rusk Component & Design 
On any project, truss safety is about more than what happens the day the crane rolls in. Safe, reliable truss systems start with thoughtful design, quality-controlled manufacturing, and clear communication between the truss supplier and the contractor. At Rusk Component & Design, safety is built into the way trusses are designed, checked, and delivered, not treated as an afterthought.
Why Truss Safety is a System, Not a Single Checklist
When people hear “truss safety,” they often think about jobsite practices: rigging, bracing, and fall protection. Those pieces matter, but they are only one part of the story. Rusk was founded to create a closer relationship between contractors and the truss design team, so that safety is considered from the very beginning instead of only at installation.
That mindset shows up in their complete roof component packages. Every truss, connector, and related element is checked against the project’s design documents before it ever reaches the jobsite. By catching inconsistencies early and coordinating details in advance, Rusk helps reduce field fixes and last-minute changes that can compromise safety or create confusion for crews.
Engineering Leadership and Third-Party Oversight
Another key part is knowing who is standing behind the design. Rusk is led by Brian J. Rusk, a licensed Professional Engineer with experience in both structural design and truss component design. That engineering background helps ensure that load paths, bracing assumptions, and connector choices support how the building will actually perform.
Rusk also participates in industry organizations and third-party inspection programs that reinforce truss safety. The company is a member of the Structural Building Components Association, fabricates products from Simpson Strong-Tie, and receives outside inspections from Timber Products Inspection Services. Those extra sets of eyes help confirm that manufacturing practices and finished components match the engineering intent.
Roof Component Packages That Reduce Onsite Risk
Rusk doesn’t just ship individual trusses; they provide coordinated roof component packages. Thinking in terms of systems is essential for truss safety, because many problems arise when pieces are designed in isolation and then forced to work together in the field.
On a typical project, that coordinated package might include:
- Engineered truss layouts that align with architectural and structural plans
- Matching connectors and hardware sized for the actual loads
- Bracing, blocking, and other components identified during design
When all of these elements are planned as one system, crews are less likely to improvise bracing, cut into members, or alter load paths in ways that could undermine protection.
Jobsite Support and Project-Manager Style Service
Truss safety is also supported by how materials and information show up on site. Rusk takes a project-manager style approach, working to deliver component packages to specification and on time, and offering consultation on proper installation of their products. That support helps field teams understand how temporary and permanent bracing should be installed and how the overall system is meant to behave.
For contractors, that means:
- Fewer surprises when truss packages arrive on site
- Clearer direction on bracing and installation details
- More time spent building instead of chasing missing information
By keeping communication open and documentation clear, crews can focus on following plans and recognized best practices.
Building Safer Projects Together
Ultimately, truss safety is the result of many decisions made long before the first truss is lifted into place. Choosing a partner that treats design, fabrication, delivery, and field support as parts of the same process can make a measurable difference in how smoothly your project runs. Rusk Component & Design was built around that philosophy: provide engineered truss systems, complete roof component packages, and practical guidance so safer truss packages become the norm, not the exception.
If you’re planning an upcoming project and want truss safety built into the process from the earliest design conversations through final inspection, Rusk is ready to be part of your team.