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February 27, 2024

How Much Do Rooftop Guardrails Cost?

Navigating the Costs of Rooftop Guardrails: A Comprehensive Guide from W.S. Safety...

January 10, 2024

How to Perform a Rooftop Safety Audit: A Guide for Commercial and Industrial Building Owners

The safety of workers on rooftops is not just a legal obligation but a paramount concern for commercial and industrial...

September 1, 2023

Tech-Gate – The Self-Closing Safety Gravity Gate

In a world filled with technology and reliant on machines to run, the Tech-Gate Gravity Gate is a refreshing and...

August 9, 2023

Skylight Defender Rooftop Screen Protection

W.S. Safety always provides some of the best and most competitive products in the industry. One of our best products...

June 27, 2023

The New Tech-Walk Rooftop Safety System

Living in a climate where half of the year involves contending with snow and ice means that your approach to...

June 16, 2023

Improvements to the EdgeHalt Ladder Safety Gate

Safety is a paramount concern in any industrial setting, and it becomes even more critical when working at heights. In...

February 27, 2020

Controlled Access Zone OSHA Requirements

A controlled access zone is a safety measure for workers at heights where guardrails or fall arrest equipment are not...

January 27, 2020

Roof Work Safety Checklist – Part Two

In this article, we will review several other key components to developing a comprehensive and OSHA-compliant roofing safety checklist....

January 6, 2020

Roof Work Safety Checklist – Part One

The following information is an OSHA compliant roofing safety checklist and guide to support basic safety measures for workers on...

November 28, 2019

Skylight Safety Measures – OSHA Requirements

To help ensure that workers do not fall through a skylight, OSHA has clear regulations regarding the rooftop safety measures...

October 29, 2019

Ontario Ladder Safety Regulations

Misusing ladders or ignoring safety precautions can result in serious injuries or fatalities. When ladders are not secured properly, are...

September 26, 2019

Building Regulations for Roof Access Hatch

There are a number of safety regulations and building code requirements in Ontario relating to the use of roof access...

September 3, 2019

OSHA Fixed Ladder Requirements

By implementing various changes to standards and policies, OSHA hopes to save employers hundreds of millions of dollars every year...

July 31, 2019

Scaffold hazards and control measures

It's estimated that over half of all scaffold accidents in Ontario every year are falls. While convenient to use, scaffolds...

July 3, 2019

Ladder Hazards & Control Measures For Reducing Fall Risk

Despite laws surrounding ladder hazards and control measures, falls from ladders continue to be a leading cause of serious injury...

May 30, 2019

Working At Height Procedure | Frequently Asked Questions

Having a comprehensive working at height procedure is key to avoiding disastrous fall-related accidents. This article will introduce some considerations...

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