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Did you know over 20% of falls in work accidents are from ladders or stepladders? The use of these materials is still the second cause of serious falls resulting in workplace disabilities and that is why access ladder standards must be respected. Before choosing a ladder or a stepladder to perform work at heights, read our article on the standards to be respected.

Besides its highly aesthetic appearance, the guardrail plays a very important role when installed outside, especially on a roof. Installing a guardrail is a major safety measure, because this is the optimal way to prevent falls. Let’s take a look at how to install a roof guardrail system.

It’s not uncommon to see the openings known as skylights on Canadian roofs. A skylight is installed on a roof to ensure safe access to the roof or to allow for air exchange or natural lighting. Like any object that allows access to a roof, a skylight must include a suitable protection system. The ultimate fall prevention method—and therefore the ultimate skylight protection system—is the guardrail.

You think you've eliminated the risk of falling on your roof? Just because they are centrally located doesn't mean that certain elements don't pose a risk. Here are three common falling hazard that could occur on your roof.

When it comes to health and safety, the ultimate goal is always to eliminate risks at the source. However, when it comes to working at heights, it is sometimes impossible to change the working position to work from the ground. This is when the choice of fall protection is crucial. Here are some of the advantages of freestanding guardrails.