Pull testing between two permanent roof anchors to ensure they meet the fall protection quota

Load Testing

WE PROVIDE ENGINEER APPROVED LOAD TESTING.WE PROVIDE ENGINEER APPROVED LOAD TESTINGTesting must be completed in coordination with manufacturer’s requirements and as prescribed by, and under the direction and supervision of a professional engineer. Test results are to be documented with an engineer approved report (stamped, signed, and dated) and should be kept on file in equipment log books located on …

A trainer showcasing how to use a fall protection system comprised of two roof anchors and a horizontal lifeline

What is Fall Protection?

Photo: 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 …

A davit system hoisting an unseen cargo

Davit Rentals

WE PROVIDE RENTAL DAVIT ARMS SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR CONSTRUCTION USEWE PROVIDE RENTAL DAVIT ARMS SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR CONSTRUCTION USENew construction often requires davit arms for trade contractors to gain access to the exterior of building facades to complete suspended work. Due to liability and warranty constraints, the general contractor may not be in a position to “lend” these arms to …

A permanent powered platform scaling down a construction site

ATTN ONTARIO: SUSPENDED PLATFORM WORK REQUIRES A SPECIAL PRE-USE INSPECTION

suspended platform work in progressContact UsShare this PostMore 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 …

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Working Near Electrical Hazards

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 metropolis area, window washers will likely be working close to live power lines, which can be dangerous.  Whether the using or designing a window washing and façade access system live …

window washers rescue midtown

Window Washers Rescued After Stage Collapse

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 …

Modernist glass building with different elevations, equipped on the rooftop are permanent roof anchors, rigging sleeves and intermittent stabilization anchors

90 Elgin Street

Image Courtesy of DialogOttawa, ON 17 Storeys General Contractor: Ron Eastern Architect: Dialog Pro-Bel services provided: Design, Engineer, Manufacture, Supply and Install, Load Testing, and InspectionOfficially dubbed the James Michael Flaherty building after Canada’s late Minister of Finance, 90 Elgin is characterized by a modern design approach and dedication to sustainability.  The office building is set to accommodate about 2,500 …

Interior of modernist glass and wood building, equipped with a monorail hoisting system

Irving Oil HQ

Images Courtesy of EllisDon10 King Square South Saint John, NB 13 Storeys General Contractor: FCC/EllisDon Architect: B+H Pro-Bel services provided: Design, Engineer, Manufacture, Supply and InstallThe new Irving Oil Home Office is located in historic uptown Saint John, New Brunswick, and is designed to bring Irving Oil employees together in a shared, collaborative space. In keeping with its surroundings the …

Black and white condos with a red floor in the center in downtown Toronto, equipped with a monorail hoisting system, window washing davits and roof anchors

E Condos

E Condos 1300×700 Images Courtesy of Bazi, Metropia and RioCan  e8-eFinity-Pool E Condos Front 351 King St E. Toronto, ON 17 Storeys Developer: First Gulf Architects: Diamond & Schmitt Pro-Bel services provided: Design, Engineer, Manufacture, Supply and Install, Load Testing, and InspectionLocated in Midtown Toronto, the E Condos are the jewel of their neighbourhood. The façade of both towers is …

A glass building with every other floor tinted black in the center of downtown Toronto, equipped with window washing davits and permanent roof anchors

Globe and Mail

351 King St E. Toronto, ON 17 Storeys Developer: First Gulf Architects: Diamond & Schmitt Pro-Bel services provided: Design, Engineer, Manufacture, Supply and Install, Load Testing, and InspectionLocated in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood in Toronto, the Globe and Mail Centre is a distinct modern architectural addition to the historic area. Standing taller than any other building on the city block, …