Enhanced Safety with Roof Access Hatch Guardrail
Roofs, often equipped with access hatches, pose a potential safety risk for individuals working at heights. To counter this danger, the guardrail specifically designed for roof access hatches offers a comprehensive and reliable solution. Installed along the edge of the hatch, this device ensures safety by preventing falls when the hatch is left open. An […]
Review of Buildex Vancouver 2024
This exhibition provided Delta Prevention with an ideal platform to share its expertise and highlight its commitment to fall protection systems. The event was an opportunity for the company to unveil its brand-new booth, showcasing its ongoing dedication to innovation and the presentation of cutting-edge solutions. Delta Prevention’s participation at Buildex Vancouver 2024 underscores its […]
This Ontario Public School Complies With NBC Standards.
More than 150 linear feet of guardrails installed on Hillcrest Public School to improve the safety of its workers and contractors. Initial Situation The school board of Hillcrest Public School, located in Petrolia, Ontario, had issued a tender for some major renovations to be completed over the summer. As part of this tender, the Roof […]
Creating A Roof Guardrail Perimeter on a Narrow Pathway | Rooftop Survey Review Ep.1
With falling hazards on both sides, you have to act smart. Today we look at the best way to protect a very narrow pathway. Stay tuned. Alright so here we are in front of the situation we’re going to look at today. So as always we’re going to do this in four step steps. Step […]
Fall protection standards Winnipeg: 4 Safety guideline you need to know
It’s so easy to overlook one of the main fall protection standards in Winnipeg. The Workplace Safety and Health Division has established regulations regarding construction fall protection standards in Winnipeg. If your workplace fails to comply with these standards, the law will require you to compensate employees injured in a construction accident. One question brings […]
Fall protection standards in Edmonton: What are the Main Safety Guidelines
Let’s start with a simple question. What are the fall protection standards in Edmonton? It is a complex subject that we will help you to understand. Edmonton Occupational Health and Safety law requires action when a worker has the potential to fall about three meters. In most cases, your working site will require fall protection […]
What Is the Difference Between Passive and Active Fall Protection Systems?
Falls are the cause of many tragic accidents every year. According to the CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety), more than 42,000 workers are victims of falls in Canada. It is therefore crucial to ensure the safety of your employees on the roof with the right safety devices. To prevent accidents, check out […]
How to Make Roof Access Hatch Safer?
According to the CCOHS, tens of thousands of workers are victims of falls each year. Without knowing it, your employees may be at risk. We usually think about securing the edges of the roof, but rarely to make safe the roof access hatch. However, accidents involving skylights, access hatches, and poorly identified at-risk areas cause […]
Fall Protection in Calgary: 4 Safety Guidelines You Need to Know
Do you want to learn more about fall protection equipment and laws in Calgary? Our fall prevention specialists have put together this handy little guide to answer all your questions. Slips, trips, and falls are among the 4 most common fatal accidents in the workplace. In the United States, more than 5,200 workplace accidents were […]
Fall Protection in Toronto: What Are the Main Safety Guidelines?
What is the rule to know if you need to use fall protection equipment in Toronto? Are these devices mandatory? Generally speaking, when there is a risk of falling from more than 3 metres, protective equipment is required. Each year, falls from heights are responsible for many injuries and even deaths in Ontario. Collective and […]
When Is Fall Protection Required in Canada?
Fall protection becomes necessary as soon as you are working on a roof, whether it’s flat or sloping. Each year, the statistics prove this. Many fatal injuries and accidents could have been avoided if appropriate preventive measures had been implemented. It is therefore crucial to protect workers from falls to prevent a tragedy. But where […]
Is Fall Protection Required on Flat Roofs?
Should you install fall protection on a flat roof on a construction site? What about permanent protection? The short answer: yes. Installing a fall protection system is always recommended, because it lets you protect workers at height. We would tend to believe that a flat roof is safer than a sloping roof, due to the […]