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Industry In Review: Building Operations & Maintenance
Q. Why is it important to talk about Building Operations & Maintenance?

In the simplest way, we can say that rigid and flexible fall protection systems provide the same objective – at least in theory.  Both types of systems are designed to provide a fall arrest for work-at-height workers.  But to say that they provide the exact same result while their dollar value differs is a completely different conversation. 

Both systems have very huge differences in their overall performance, and there are a couple of key differences that impact their overall performance.

Why is having a Rescue Plan so important?
Because its one of the most overlooked – and most critical – aspects of any fall protection plan.

Industry In Review:  Roofing Safety

Q. What are the Canadian statistics for working-at-heights on roofs? 
In Canada, workers falling from roofs account for twenty percent of all workplace injuries, and this is usually the highest single category of lost time incidents.  Of the twenty percent, thirty percent are from falls involving falling direct on to a lower roof deck level.