News — importance of rescue plans

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.

In any work at heights environment, ensuring employees' safety is paramount. Falls from heights can lead to serious injuries or even fatalities, so organizations must prioritize implementing effective fall arrest and rescue plans. Height Works, fall protection safety experts throughout Canada offer comprehensive services to help organizations develop and optimize their fall arrest and rescue plans and procedures. Here’s how Height Works assists businesses in enhancing workplace safety and minimizing the risks associated with working at heights. Understanding Fall Arrest and Rescue Plans A fall arrest plan is a detailed strategy outlining the necessary measures and equipment to prevent falls...

When working at heights, ensuring employees safety is paramount. Despite preventive measures and safety regulations, accidents can and do occur, which begs into question the use of appropriate fall protection equipment and training of its users.  It is essential to explore heights rescue statistics that occurred in Alberta and British Columbia (B.C.) to highlight the importance of rescue equipment in mitigating risks and facilitating timely interventions in an effort to prevent rescue situations. Heights Rescue Statistics Alberta and B.C. rescue services responded to numerous incidents involving working at heights. Below are some of the key height rescue statistics in Alberta...