Whether you already have a system or are in the market for a new one, our teams of seasoned engineers and technicians assess the situation and recommend the best solution for the safety of the people working at heights. We also handle monitoring for existing systems as per the applicable codes and regulations.
Fall prevention equipment design
Freestanding guardrails
Our freestanding guardrails are designed and manufactured to these codes and standards:
- The current National Building Code of Canada
- CSA S157 – Strength Design in Aluminum
- CSA S269.2 – Access Scaffolding for Construction Purposes
- ASTM B221 – Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
- S2.1, R.4 – Safety Code for the construction industry
- The construction code in each Canadian province
In addition, our standard kits have been tested to the industry’s highest specifications for freestanding guardrails, CSA Z259.18:19 – Counterweighted guardrail systems.
Ladders
Our ladders are designed to help workers move safely between two levels and meet the following codes and standards:
- The current National Building Code of Canada
- CSA S157 – Strength Design in Aluminum
- CSA W59.2 – Welded Aluminum Construction
- CSA W47.2 – Fusion Welding of Aluminum Company Certification
- ANSI-ASC A14.3 – U.S. code and safety requirements for fixed ladders
- The construction code in each Canadian province
Other safety and fall prevention systems
Our team of professionals design a variety of equipment such as:
- Permanent fall arrest anchors for roofs and vertical walls
- Restrictive anchors that are easy to attach/detach
- Warning lines to mark off safe work and walking areas for roofs
- Custom walkways connecting two sections of the same or separate buildings
Need fall prevention equipment? We’re on it
Just say the word, and we’ll get to work designing your fall prevention devices. Our multistep process includes:
- Site visit and assessment of all essential components (parapet, walls, roof, structure, etc.)
- Data assessment to design a customized system that will meet all your needs AND all applicable codes and standards
- Follow-up plan for fall arrest anchoring systems requiring an annual inspection
