Are you up-to-date on the inspection and recertification of all your fall protection equipment?

Every year, 25%* of fatal accidents in the construction industry are related to falls. Falls have serious consequences, including worker death. When falls are not fatal, statistics show an average absence of 120 days/accident.

Recertification and Inspection
Call our specialists to recertify and inspect your equipment.

SRL* Recertification: Types 2 and 3
All SRLs must be returned to the manufacturer or its official agent for inspection and maintenance purposes within two years of the date of manufacture, then once every year thereafter.**

SRL Types:
Type 2: SRL that generally has a usable length of over 3 meters
Type 3: SRL used for lifesaving that has a usable length of over 3 meters and is outfitted for lifesaving

Inspections
Our team is qualified to carry out inspections in accordance with the CSA Z259 standard for:

• Harnesses
• Lifelines
• SRLs, type 1
• Safety lanyards
• Anchorage connectors
• SRLs types 2 and 3 (Sperian-certified shop)

^{*Source: CSST annual management report 2006.
**SRL: self-retracting lifeline.
***Reference standard: CSA Z259.2.2-98, Section 7.1.6.}

Fall Equipment Management Program

It is not easy for businesses to manage fall protection equipment. In addition to ensuring that equipment is fully safe and in compliance with legal requirements, they must also ensure that equipment is available when needed. We know how complex this can be, so we have developed an automated system to manage your fall protection equipment. It ensures that you comply with applicable standards, laws and regulations, and that you properly manage your fall protection equipment. Using our services means you always have a steady hand at the keel thanks to our know-how and availability. You also enjoy economies of scale and, most importantly, the peace of mind that your workers’ equipment will protect them in case of accident.

Training

We offer a training program called “Fall Protection 101” on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by employees and about how to properly inspect it prior to each use. One of the CSST’s main precepts is that employers are responsible for ensuring that all workers receive the training they need to correctly use PPE.

^{Source: CSST document DC 500-144 (05/03).}

Our prevention services offer true benefits!
You enjoy a number of significant benefits when you call on our prevention services, including the peace of mind that your workers are using fall protection equipment that is in good condition and that keeps them protected.

• Lower costs thanks to regular and efficient inspections
• Reduced risk of accident
• Equipment in compliance with applicable laws
• Inspection or recertification work carried out by qualified personnel
• Increase in the lifespan of your equipment

The CSST takes a zero tolerance approach to height and excavation/trench hazards, including work near electrical lines. Possible sanctions in case of non compliance with regulations include work stoppage and employer fines as well as the publication of fines in newspapers.

^{Source: CSST document DC 500-144 (05-03).}