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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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2022 Work-at-Heights Rescue Statistics for Alberta and B.C.

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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...

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Industry In Review: Rescue Plan

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

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Rescue Standby

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Rescue planning is essential to have in place for new engineered and existing fall arrest systems, and equally as important to have a rescue plan in place while these fall arrest systems undergo their annual inspections and re-certification services.

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Safety Tip: Rescue Awareness

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Creating a rescue plan for workers that work at heights is one of the most overlooked – and most critical – aspects of any fall protection plan.

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