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The Benefits of a Monorail System Suspended access monorail systems offer an efficient solution for facade cleaning, allowing access to challenging or otherwise inaccessible exterior and interior glass areas. These systems allow workers free access to indoor and external regions otherwise rendered inaccessible. A Pro-Bel monorail system acts as a continuous anchor system, which is ideal when rooftop equipment installation …

A Pro-Bel Roofcar recently installed in Vaughan, OntarioRoofcars (learn more about the roofcar services we offer) , sometimes referred to as Building Maintenance Units or BMUs, are one of the more complex system solutions for high rises and/or buildings with unique architectural elements. CSA requires roofcars on any buildings with a drop of 190m (492ft) or higher. See an excerpt …

Public terraces are a common element in buildings today, and they often have glass guardrails that cannot support the load of lines. For non-structural elements, one solution for suspended facade access is to design a more expensive davit system that provides clearance over the parapet. However, if we are involved early in the project, our designers can recommend alternative/outside-the-box solutions that are …

Photo: Horizontal Lifeline System Confused about whether your project needs Fall Protection? Read on for a quick guide! Above all else, it’s essential to understand what fall protection is and why it’s so vital. Fall protection is the term for a collection of safety measures outlined in the region’s relevant standards and regulations, such as OSHA, for maintenance workers, window …

The manufacturer of your system or a professional engineer are the most qualified to provide you with inspections and certification services.  It’s important that your Fall Protection System and/or Suspended Access System is being inspected in compliance with OSHA 1910.27. One requirement is that your system be inspected by a “qualified person”. Here’s how OSHA defines this term: “Qualified describes …

If your building is in a downtown metropolis area, window washers will likely be working close to live power lines, which can be dangerous! Whether the using or designing a window washing and façade access system live power lines should be taken into consideration. It’s important to consider the not only the proximity of the power lines but also the type …

Video from CP24; see original article here.“They both made it to the same ledge and they were both basically saved by their safety equipment.”- Stephan Powell to CP24On the afternoon of September 24, two window washers were rescued after their stage collapsed in Midtown Toronto. The individuals were working near the 18th floor of 2180 Yonge Street when their stage …

New construction often requires davit arms for trade contractors to access exterior building facades to complete suspended work. Due to liability and warranty constraints, the general contractor may not be able to “lend” these arms to trade contractors for temporary use. In these instances, Pro-Bel offers the following solutions: RENTAL DAVIT ARMS (Steel)Rental Davit Arms is the best solution for …

This article informs building owners and property managers that the Ministry of Labour requires a “Special Pre-Use Inspection” of all anchors or fixed supports before any suspended work is started and used for construction purposes (e.g., caulking, painting, window replacement, brickwork, etc.). In other words, all work other than window cleaning.   The specific pre-use engineered inspection includes:   Review …

On January 17, 2017, OSHA published changes to Sub Part D – Walking Working Surfaces, which have a significant impact on building owners and employers’ responsibilities. These changes include, but are not limited to, the following: Mandatory roof anchorages for window cleaners Mandatory fall protection on low-sloped roofs – varying distances where fall protection is required, depending on frequency and type …