By: Zane Woodford Metro Published on Tue Oct 24 2017
About half of people working at heights in suburban Halifax this year weren’t using proper fall protection, according to compliance inspections by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour.
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Fatal Crane Accident in BC Highlights Safety Importance
Recently, 5 lives were taken in a fatal crane accident on our West Coast in Kelowna, BC. Read More
Posted Aug 13, 2021Roofing company VP killed after 26-feet fall
Vice president of a roofing company based in Montreal, died in a 26 ft. Read More
Posted Jun 04, 2021Firm fined more than $500K after worker falls 40 feet
Recently a construction partnership was fined $528,631.72 after a worker was injured at a construction site in Peace River, B.C. Read More
Posted May 13, 2021Strapping In For Fall Protection
In this newly released article from Canada’s OHS Magazine the importance of Fall Protection is highlighted. Read More
Posted Apr 01, 2021Employer fined after worker falls from second storey of structure
Thunder Bay, Ont.-based Robert C. Read More
Posted Feb 25, 2021WINDOW WASHERS RESCUED AFTER STAGE COLLAPSE
In this article (Click here) you’ll note that what saved these window washers from what could have been a fatal incident was their safety equipment. Read More
Posted Sep 30, 2020Keeping workers stable amid changes to fall protection
OHS Canada recently posted a great article on how to keep things running as smoothly as possible with the new changes to fall protection. Read More
Posted Sep 18, 2020City of Fort St. John in B.C. has been fined $327,505.30 by WorkSafeBC
In a recent article featured in The Safety Mag “the employer failed to ensure fall protection was used when workers were required to go onto the roof of the pool to inspect an air handling unit.” This is deemed a high-risk violation by WorkSafeBC. Read More
Posted Aug 13, 2020We’re Open!
We are ramping up to getting all of your Roof Safety Systems in place and for all of you who need an Inspection we are here and ready to ensure your Safety needs are met. Read More
Posted Jun 03, 2020Changes in the CSA Standard for Self-Retracting Devices
The Canadian Standard Association (CSA Group International) implemented a new standard addressing the certification and use of self-retracting devices (SRDs). Read More
Posted Jan 28, 2020ProTech now has an online store!
Check out our newest resource for assisting you and your team with their Fall Protection and access needs. Read More
Posted May 15, 2019Come see us at CANSTech
CANSTech will feature new technologies, innovative products and cutting-edge processes, including ProTech showcasing the latest from 3M/DBI Sala’s Engineered Fall Protection line. Read More
Posted Nov 08, 2018CANSTECH The Construction Technology and Innovation Trade Show
The Construction Association of Nova Scotia is proud to present CANSTech – The Construction Technology and Innovation Trade Show for the commercial, industrial and institutional construction industry! Read More
Posted Nov 01, 2018Could the Genoa bridge (Morandi Bridge) collapse have been prevented?
Why Inspection and Maintenance is so important…
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Posted Aug 16, 201833-year-old Saint John insulator suffered fatal injuries in a fall at construction site Monday
Adam Carleton identified as construction worker who died after fall at Irving building. Read More
Posted Feb 08, 2018Half of workers in suburban Halifax construction sites not using harnesses
Posted Oct 26, 2017FREE Tree Stand Safety for Hunters
This is the ONLY online treestand safety course that meets industry standards recognized by TMA. Read More
Posted Oct 02, 20173M becoming major player in worker safety sector
MINNEAPOLIS—3M workers around the world are wowing companies and crowds at conventions by rappelling down buildings, oil rigs and ceilings. Read More
Posted Apr 03, 2017Man dies in fall from 4th storey of Fredericton hotel under construction
WorkSafeNB is investigating after a construction worker died Monday, January 30, in a fall from the fourth storey of a new hotel being built in downtown Fredericton. Read More
Posted Feb 22, 2017Come and see us at the 34th Annual Workplace Health and Safety Conference
ProTech Building Safety Systems, a member of Safety Services Nova Scotia, is exhibiting at the upcoming Health and Safety Conference. Read More
Posted Mar 24, 2016*New Service Offer* – Annual Fixed Ladder Inspections
Did you know that any ladder permanently attached to a structure, a fixed ladder, requires an annual inspection in the province of Nova Scotia? Read More
Posted Mar 15, 2016WCB Conditional Surcharge Refund Program
WCB of Nova Scotia has created the Conditional Surcharge Refund Program, which offers employers the chance to invest in health and safety, using the premium dollars associated with their surcharges. Read More
Posted Feb 16, 20163M to Buy KKR’s Capital Safety in record $1.8-billion deal
Capital Safety makes commercial fall-protection gear including harnesses and safety nets and had sales of $430-million for the year ending in March, Saint Paul, Minn.-based 3M said Tuesday. Read More
Posted Jan 15, 2016Minimize the Risk When Working at Heights – Podcast
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety provides a podcast that helps industry minimize the risk when working at heights. Read More
Posted Dec 15, 2015Canadian Occupational Safety Announces the 2015 Canada’s Safest Employers
Canadian Occupational Safety is pleased to announce the winners of the fifth annual awards for occupational health and safety excellence. Read More
Posted Nov 16, 2015Fall Protection Still #1 Safety Violation on OSHA Top 10 List for 2015
On September 29th, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia OSHA held their Annual National Safety Congress. Read More
Posted Oct 19, 2015Workplace fatality, due to fall, under investigation at Lethbridge, AB school construction site
Occupational Health and Safety is investigating after a man died following a fall at a construction site in Lethbridge Wednesday afternoon. Read More
Posted Sep 14, 2015We are now an official supplier of Spanco Rigid Lifelines®
These systems provide fall protections in a wide variety of industries and applications allowing fall protection to any area. Read More
Posted Aug 13, 2015Worker seriously injured after fall at wind turbine site
An employee at a wind turbine site in Bosanquet Township, southwest of Port Franks, Ontario has been seriously injured while on the job. Read More
Posted Aug 13, 2015We now accept payment via credit card
We now accept credit card payments using the Square Credit Card Reader or via Email. Read More
Posted Apr 17, 2015Construction worker killed by falling tape measure in freak accident in US
The construction site in Jersey City where the man died in the freak accident
The man, who has been named locally as construction worker Gary Anderson, was taken to hospital but went into cardiac arrest and died of his injuries later on Monday. Read More
Posted Feb 18, 2015Welcome to our new website!
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