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According to the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada, about 42,000 workers get into fall accidents yearly. 34% of all these cases were falls from a height, including accidents involving roofs and ladders.
If you’re planning a roofing project, make sure to get a Vancouver roofing company that follows roofing safety practices. The contractor should have a fall prevention program in place. Here’s some information on fall prevention you should know about:
Safety Equipment
Your roofers should have a fall arrest system when working on your roof. The system includes a lanyard, body harness, anchor point, and lifeline. Typically, each contractor must have one lanyard and one lifeline. It’s not recommended to have more than one person in the same lanyard or lifeline. All the safety equipment and tools must meet the CSA’s standards. The independent group focuses on product certifications and standards development.
Site Preparation
Ask your roofers how they plan to prepare the site for repair or maintenance work. This is especially important during winter when the presence of snow or ice makes working on the roof more dangerous.
Before getting on the roof, your contractors must check and remove snow or any fall hazards. If the roof is slippery, it’s essential that they wear shoes with anti-slip soles.
Rescue Plan
A rescue plan is also an important plan to have when there is a risk of falling. In case of accidents, the roofers must know how to respond to emergencies. It’s not enough to depend on 911 Emergency Services.
A roofing job isn’t a simple job. This is why roofers undergo trainings and certifications to ensure that they’re competent for the work.
To ensure safety, reduce the risk of accidents, and avoid unnecessary headaches, work with a licensed, certified, and experienced roofing contractor in Vancouver.
For more information on roof safety practices, maintenance, and repair, contact Crown Roofing LTD . Established in 1902, our company has worked on different types of homes and roofs. You can be confident that we have the necessary knowledge and skills to work on yours.
