CNESST : Zero tolerance on falling from height!
It is essential for this committee to make workers and employers aware of the risks of working at height, but also to indicate the solutions and the tools that can save lives. The CNESST wanted to highlight its policy of zero tolerance concerning risks of falling from a height during a prevention campaign launched in […]
BEFORE / AFTER : See how to correct these common roof fall hazards.
Does your roof looks like this? Don’t worry – there is a solution for all these fall hazard. Whether it’s because of the year of construction or the multiple design constraints, a building is often designed with risky situations. Here’s why Delta Prevention offers a solution to fix every risky situation that can end up […]
An absolute fall protection system!
MSK Canada offers a complete fall protection coverage to this food industry giant with Delta Prevention safety guardrails. With a total area of more than 150 000 sq. ft, the impressive Boucherville plant of this food industry giant is a model of incident prevention. Thanks to a comprehensive safety plan, accepted and followed by all, […]
2017 most cited health and safety violations in Ontario
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has compiled a “top 10” list of violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and guess what ?? Fall protection is number 2 ! If you need more informations about fall protection system, contact us! Sources : http://www.cos-mag.com/personal-process-safety/36801-top-10-health-and-safety-violations-in-ontario/ https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/faqs/wah.php
The most innovative roof fall protection equipment in Toronto
The most innovative roof fall protection equipment in Toronto Delta Prevention was proud to exhibit its lineup of roof fall protection guardrail at the 2018 Partners in Prevention Hosted by Ontario’s health and safety regulation organization, the Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, the Partners in Prevention is the #1 health and safety trade show in […]
OSHA standards: top 10 most cited of 2017
Are you are worried about the next time a compliance officer will inspects your facility or you just want to have a safer workplace ? Here the top 10 most cited OSHA standards of last year 2017. The US Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released its annual list of the top 10 […]
Crossover and step over platforms : How to avoid hazardous situations on your roof ?
Crossover platforms are the best answer for a safe access to your roof and over any obstacle that obstructs the path of the workers. Working on a roof : a dangerous environment. Air ducts, pipes, skylights, parapets and other obstacles are dangerous for those who work on roofs. In fact, there are […]
8 Benefits of a Permanent Warning Line When Working at Height
In addition to setting up an anti-fall system, it is important to visually indicate the areas in which workers at height can perform their tasks without putting themselves in danger. Placed at least 2 meters from any place where the worker could fall, a permanent warning line lets you precisely delimit a safe working area. […]
HVAC Safety With Roof Guard Rail
Achieve safe HVAC maintenance with non-penetrating guardrail system As an expert in HVAC and building mechanics, your priority is the comfort of your customers. But what about the safety of your teams? Every day, your technicians face the risk of falls from height, too often caused by non-compliant installations. The Solution The non-penetrating roof guard […]
The Disadvantages of a Safety Harness for Roofing
When working at height, fall prevention devices are always preferred. But sometimes, it’s not possible to install them at certain sites, and in these cases, fall-arrest devices are used, such as a safety harness for roofing work. Nevertheless, this has several disadvantages. Operating Principle of a Safety Harness A safety harness is a system of […]
7 Cons of Lifelines and Anchor Points
The CNESST Act provides that in Québec, any building taller than 3 meters must be equipped with a fall protection system when roof maintenance requires being 2 meters or closer to the edge. Although lifelines and anchor points can protect workers at height, they do have their limits. How Lifelines and Anchor Points Work A […]
Flat roof snow removal: do it the safe way
Snow falls are inevitable. But falls from the roof are not. Last year, you promised yourself it would be the last time. This season, plan your flat roof snow removal operations. Delta Prevention manufactures fall protection equipment that does not require any anchoring in the roof and that complies with all applicable standards. Flat roof […]