Zero tolerance: Work at height

Workers in many sectors of our industry are highly exposed to the risk of falls from heights that can cause injuries that are more or less serious and sometimes irreversible. Employers must therefore take the necessary measures to guarantee their safety, in accordance with Canadian law. The country's authorities adopt a zero tolerance policy for those who do not respect the regulations imposed: immediate cessation of work or even criminal proceedings.

Measures to be taken to ensure the safety of workers working at heights

So here are the regulations to follow to limit the risks of workplace accidents.

Install a guardrail

The guardrail is a safety device that is used to delimit a work area at height, especially on the roof. It is designed according to strict strength standards. In addition, it is mandatory to place warning lines in case it is necessary to remove part of the guardrail in order to continue the work.On-site evaluation by one of our EXPERTS

Roof snow removal: for peace of mind

Remember: workers will be able to move and work without personal protection within a completely closed perimeter. Not having to worry about their method is a significant peace of mind that you can ensure during these dangerous and highly visible operations from the outside. The security perimeter is therefore important for:

• Avoid allowing workers to circulate in the risk zone less than two meters from the edge
• Check where the snow is pushed
• Delineate the scope of the operation

Prox-Secur Solutions, a team of experts at your service

As far as possible, we advise you to find alternatives to working at heights or on slopes. It would also be interesting to install anti-slip devices on the ground or on work platforms. In all cases, Solutions Prox-Secur is at your disposal to support you in your projects to secure your workspaces. You can call on our experts to assess the level of risk of falling. We then recommend the solutions best suited to your situation, knowing that we also take care of the installations, according to your requests and needs.