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The innovative Slope Safe™ products allow for permanent engineered systems that can be used for work positioning, travel restraint, fall arrest and suspension while meeting all provincial and CSA requirements. Unlike common strap anchors, the Slope Safe™ modules are designed for permanent use, can be load tested on site to 2,500lbs (11.1kN) and have been tested using CSA Z259.15 protocols for dynamic and static loads of 5,000lbs (22.2kN). 

Having an engineered permanent system is safer than temporary strap anchors as strap anchors typically do not meet the required loading, are often poorly installed, are not site tested and are subject to a worker’s judgement on where to place them. Additionally, workers can be 100% protected on a Slope Safe™ system as they do not have to install a temporary strap anchor while unprotected and system design allows for a permanent vertical lifeline to attach to so they are protected before they even leave the hatch or extension ladder (mounting and dismounting a ladder is when a majority of falls from height occur).

The modules are installed “top-down” on suitable wood frame structures and the integrated flashing mates with shingles, SBS or TPO roofs. The module design allows for re-roofing without removing the module’s structural components (it can be used as fall protection during roofing), blends with roof top equipment and can be used on new or existing roofs. The ability to install anchor loops, vertical lifelines and horizontal lifeline cable systems to the standard module gives workers the safety they require and owners the assurance and liability reduction they want. 

Roof hatches are an easily overlooked fall hazard while working on a roof. An open hatch is a fall hazard when walking, loading or hoisting within 2m (6.5′). A hatch guard is a modular customizable railing system that can work on a variety of hatch sizes and orientations. The specially designed mounting brackets used in conjunction with the threaded rods provide a non-penetrating connection that clamps to the roof hatch. The installation of a hatch guard also provides a great handhold when mounting and dismounting the ladder or stairs.  The best designed hatch guards incorporate an area between the gate and the hatch so workers can safely open and close the gate off the ladder.

The ladder port or ladder stabilizer, provides a clearly delineated access point for a temporary ladder, while not providing a route for unauthorized access.  The ladder port securely holds a ladder and the upper guardrail safely moves worker away from the edge.  Incorporating a ladder stabilizer with a guardrail, provides a safe area to gather and/or hoist supplies.

A skylight is considered an open hole unless the skylight is designed to resist a person falling on it.  Skylight guards with their non-penetrating attachment, provide protection to workers walking by the skylight or conducting maintenance on the skylight.

For existing systems, our in-house consultants, drafters and our engineering team will ensure that you have a fully compliant system that includes all the required inspections, documentation and testing.

For new construction and retrofit applications, our team will design the best system(s) for your project and budget.

Prevention is the best solution in the fall protection industry; therefore, our ultimate goal is to make sure all your fall protection liabilities are addressed from system design to ongoing compliance requirements. Site inspections and load testing are utilized to determine the state of an existing and at intervals required by WCB and CSA. After gathering the necessary information, a clear and concise report is issued outlining the findings and any actions that need to be taken.

As mentioned above, we can safely load test your equipment using our years of experience and our calibrated equipment. We load test roof anchors, wall anchors, davit arms, davit bases, HLL terminations, rigid rail systems and other equipment as required. We also keep track of your project milestones (i.e. annual inspection, load testing requirements and certification) for your convenience to ensure your system is continuously compliant. We can also further reduce your liability with detailed access plans and worker protocol.

A permanent ladder is a ladder mounted permanently to a structure. These ladders are primarily used to access roofs or other structures for maintenance purposes. We will help ensure your ladders comply with the standards set out by your relevant Federal or Provincial regulations.

Crossover stairs and platforms are a convenient method for providing access to workers over obstructions such as conveyors, piping, ductwork, or between roof levels.

Rigid rails are a method of providing continuous coverage similar to an HLL, but without the deflection and additional fall clearance HLLs require.

We have many different styles of anchors available that we could use for your project, sometimes these just do not work. As a company that enjoys solving challenging problems, we often develop, engineer and fabricate custom anchors for your specialized project.