CASE STUDY | Roof fall protection: A unique solution for each situation
The versatility of the VSS System is proven on the rooftop of this customer. With its unique counterweight bases and various connectors, the VSS System from Delta Prevention has a configuration for each roof fall protection situation. Here it is in action on a customer’s rooftop, an international leader in the transportation industry from Canada. […]
Establishing a Safety Line: A Mini-Guide to the Best Practices
Because it’s better to be safe than sorry, and because the law stipulates a protection obligation, here’s our mini-guide to the best practices regarding safety lines on a roof. Indeed, establishing a safety line is your responsibility; that’s why we help you make the right choice when it comes to anticipating the risks of falls. […]
Permanent Warning Lines on Worksites: The Importance of Respecting the Standards
At heights, much like guardrails, warning lines are mandatory in certain situations to prevent falls and accidents within the context of the execution of a project. In which cases should they be used, though, and for which types of work? Here are the standards to be respected under the Safety Code for the Construction Industry. […]
Self-Supporting Guardrails: The Safest Solution for Your Roof
Are you looking for a safe and effective solution to mark off your roof and thereby prevent people on your roof from accidentally falling? Whether it’s a public or private building, or a professional or industrial location, we’ll tell you all about the significant benefits of choosing self-supporting guardrails for your roof, which have become […]
Case Study | Permanent Warning Line Coverage For This Water Treatment Plant
Where? The water treatment plant in the Montreal neighborhood of Dorval takes care of a large portion of the drinking water in the west of the city. This safety improvement is part of the major 336 million $ investment in the water infrastructure announced in 2015. Who? It’s the project manager in charge of the roofing […]
Delta Prevention launches non-penetrating guardrail kit for roof ladder
Securing your roof access without damaging your membrane is made easy. The Canadian manufacturer of non-penetrating guardrails for roof safety just released a simple way to protect every access ladder on your rooftops. The Guardrail Kit for Roof Ladder is a simple and universal safety barrier that can be installed in minutes and insure your […]
Safety Standards Reminder to Work Safely at Heights in Quebec
The main goal of Québec’s Act Respecting Occupational Health and Safety adopted in 1979 is to prevent workplace accidents. The positions held by employees working at height on worksites are among the professions at risk: that’s why there are specific safety standards that govern the conditions of working at height in Québec. Work done on […]
Trade show report: Delta Protection impress in Toronto with its roof safety railing.
Fall protection and roof safety is increasingly concerning in every industry. Because of regular maintenance on numerous HVAC units, lighting and security equipment or to support new energy sources, visits on the rooftop of your building are frequent…and dangerous. Ontario is rich with commercial and industrial buildings. That’s why Delta Prevention was proud the […]
3 Advantages of Self-Supporting Roof Guardrails for Temporary Work
Collective protection equipment takes precedence over personal protective equipment when working atop finished buildings or those under construction. Self-supporting roof guardrails can be used when it’s impossible or complex to affix something permanently to the parapet or the roof surface. Although designed for permanent use, there are so many advantages to using these guardrails that […]
Case Study | This exclusive feature was priceless for ALCOA
Where? Recently acquired by Alcoa, Canadian leaders in fabrication and assembly of aluminum and titanium components, this business has health and safety standards as rigorous as the quality control it uses on its products. Located in Laval, Quebec, Canada, the company supply the aeronautic industry worldwide. Who? It’s the health and safety manager that started […]
Case study: Free standing guardrails at Notre-Dame Hospital (CHUM) – Montreal, QC
Where? The Notre-Dame hospital is one of the oldest health institution in Montreal. Founded in 1880, the building located on Sherbrooke street west was built in 1924. Obviously, roof safety standards were much different in this era. Who? A specialized architecture firm was commissioned for this project. Their main goal was to identify and suggest […]
VIDEO-Delta Prevention introduces new permanent safety line
Delta Prevention introduces its latest fall protection system: the VSS SafetyLine is a permanent warning line designed and manufactured in Canada. Safer Surroundings The VSS SafetyLine warning line allows you to delimit a visual perimeter around your rooftop or between areas where fall protection is needed. The VSS SafetyLine meets OSHA fall protection regulation for […]