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Canadian Work-from-Height Rescue: A 2023 Highlight

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In 2023, Canada witnessed several dramatic rescues involving workers who fell from heights. One particularly notable incident occurred in Toronto, where a construction worker was saved after a harrowing fall from a high-rise building.

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What to Expect: Engineered Safety with Height Works

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You’re not just looking for a fall protection vendor; you’re in search of a partner. A collaborator who understands that a fall protection system isn’t just a line-item on a project budget but a life-line for your team. Height Works is that partner. We get it because we live it—every installation, every system training, and every gear inspection is a testament to our unwavering commitment to you and your teams safety. So let’s do this together. The Journey Begins: The Kick-Off Meeting Meticulous Preparations In the journey toward safety excellence, the virtual kick-off meeting is where our partnership is forged....

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Guardrail Systems: Understanding the Need for Fall Protection

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Imagine scaling heights without a safety net. That’s precisely what lacking a guardrail fall protection system is like. Guardrail systems aren’t just good but integral in shaping safer workplaces. For business leaders, safety managers, and those with boots on the ground, it’s time for a heart-to-heart talk on making workplaces safer.

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Safety Tip: Have a Formal Plan for Working at Heights

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When anyone in your organization works at heights, its critical to have a formal plan for fall protection and rescue procedures.

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Industry In Review: Health & Recreation Centers

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Working at heights in health and recreation centers is an important fall protection topic.

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