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Photo:Â Horizontal Lifeline SystemFall Protection Systems fall under 2 categories: Fall Restraint and Fall Arrest. In any non-public area, if there is a guard (such as a parapet) less than 915mm, there is a fall hazard present. In public areas, the minimum guard height is 1100mm.FALL RESTRAINT Fall restraint is the first approach we design for. This begins with keeping a …
suspended platform work in progressContact UsMore on the Blog The Ministry of Labour requires a “Special Pre-Use Inspection” on all anchors or fixed supports before any suspended work is started and used for construction purposes (work such as caulking, painting, window replacement, brick work, etc.). In other words, all work other than window cleaning. The Ministry of Labour continues their …
One of our trusted installers, Matthew, load testing a Pro-Bel roof anchor.Click Here to DownloadThe new CSA update, published in June 2020, requires on-site post-installation load testing of roof anchors and other permanently installed suspended access equipment. Â As of June 2020, CSA Z271:20 “Design of Suspended Access Equipment” outlines a new requirement for on-site post-installation load testing of anchors and …
If your building is in a downtown metropolis area, window washers will likely be working close to live power lines, which can be dangerous! If your building is in a downtown area, window washers will likely be working near live power lines, which can be dangerous. Whether using or designing a window-washing and façade-access system, live power lines should be considered. …
Video from CP24; see original article here.“They both made it to the same ledge and they were both basically saved by their safety equipment.”- Stephan Powell to CP24On the afternoon of September 24, two window washers were rescued after their stage collapsed in Midtown Toronto. The individuals were working near the 18th floor of 2180 Yonge Street when their stage …
New construction often requires davit arms for trade contractors to access exterior building facades to complete suspended work. Due to liability and warranty constraints, the general contractor may not be able to “lend” these arms to trade contractors for temporary use. In these instances, Pro-Bel offers the following solutions: RENTAL DAVIT ARMS (Steel)Rental Davit Arms is the best solution for …
Everyone is responsible for preventing falls when working on a roof. The building owner/property manager, the self-employed contractor, any subcontractor and the worker are each responsible for safety considerations. Health and safety on the roof starts when the decision is made to access the roof or when work begins near the roof edge. All aspects of working safely at a …
OSHA Department of Labour Check out the above link to the OSHA Department of Labour. The following are a few highlights of the article: “The purpose of the National Fall Prevention Stand-Down is to raise awareness of preventing fall hazards in construction. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers, accounting …
This article is to inform building owners and property managers that the Ministry of Labour requires a “Special Pre-Use Inspection” of all anchors or fixed supports before any suspended work is started and used for construction purposes (e.g., caulking, painting, window replacement, brickwork, etc.). In other words, all work other than window cleaning. The specific pre-use engineered inspection includes: Review of …
On January 17, 2017, OSHA published changes to Subpart D – Walking-Working Surfaces, which have a significant impact on building owners’ and employers’ responsibilities. These changes include, but are not limited to the following: Mandatory roof anchorages for window cleaners Mandatory fall protection on low-sloped roofs – varying distances where fall protection is required, depending on frequency and type of …
