employer sentences to 30 days jail after worker injured

Employer Sentenced to 30 Days Jail After Worker Injured

September 15, 2017 12:47 P.M. BRAMPTON, ONTARIO – Ji Nan Li, carrying on business as Yi Yi Construction, was sentenced to 30 days in jail after a worker was seriously injured by a fall. On December 3, 2015, a worker employed by Ji Nan Li was working on the roof of a construction project located at 7 Burlwood Road in …

three people reviewing architectural blueprints on a desk, with hands pointing and marking on the plans

Hiring a Design and Sales Coordinator!

Division: Ontario Reports To: Sr. Design Consultant, General Sales Manager Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Location: Head Office, Ajax Start Date: October 2017 About Us: Today Pro-Bel is an international company employing more than 200 people. We strive on having the best people that are experienced and specifically trained to provide the leading service in the high-rise window cleaning safety industry. …

Court reviews OSHA's new fall protection rule challenged by Corporate Cleaning Services Inc.

OSHA’s New Fall Protection Rule Under Court Review

By Bruce Rolfsen Overview of the Legal Challenge A federal appeals court has been asked to review OSHA’s new fall protection rule for general industry that covers about 112 million workers ( Corp. Cleaning Serv. Inc. v. OSHA, 7th Cir. App., No. 16-4244, 12/27/16 ). The rule takes effect Jan. 17, though some compliance deadlines are delayed. Corporate Cleaning Services …

Tie-back anchor in need of an inspection as per OSHA's new regulations

OSHA now enforcing regular roof anchor inspections, load testing and recertification

OSHA has revised and updated its general industry standards on walking-working surfaces to prevent and reduce workplace falls, injuries, and fatalities associated with window cleaning and suspended stage work. Why OSHA’s New Fall Protection Rules Matter for Building Owners OSHA has revised and updated its general industry standards on walking-working surfaces to prevent and reduce workplace falls, other injuries, and …

Beautiful rooftop garden in springtime with a row of Pro-bel's tie-back anchors and a horizontal lifeline running through it

Annual Roof Anchor Inspections Program

Proactively Schedule Your Roof Anchor Inspections Well, we are a couple of weeks into spring, and in our personal and professional lives, we look forward to spring cleaning. Maybe not look forward to it, but cobwebs must inevitably be swept away, fertilized lawns must be fertilized, and windows must be cleaned. Most of our clients are on an annual roof …

Managing risk through Pro-Bel's services: Understanding liability and ensuring safety in rooftop operations

Managing Liability for Roof Safety and Fall Protection

Reflecting on Pro-Bel’s Role in Risk Management It’s the end of a successful 2015. As a Department Manager, I am inclined to sit back and reflect on what my department did well, what we did not do well, and how we can grow the business while continuing to exceed our customers’ expectations. This type of introspection forces me to look …

caste in place anchor for securing fall arrest equipment on wood frame buildings

Ontario’s New Code: Roof Anchors for Six-Storey Wood Frame Buildings

A significant change to the Ontario Building Code (OBC) was just revealed that positively affects the fall arrest anchor and tie-back equipment industry. Effective January 1, 2015, wood frame buildings could be built up to six stories tall in Ontario (an increase from four stories). Since roof anchor systems are required for maintenance and window washing equipment on buildings that are eight …

Terrace of a modern building with recessed fall arrest and tie-back equipment

Fall Protection Equipment on Building Terraces: Best Practices

As architects continue to imagine and design complex projects, it is becoming increasingly common for fall arrest and tieback equipment to be located on building terraces. As the condominium market is still competitive, builders and developers are devising special features and incentives to lure buyers. Items like barbecues, bars, built-in kitchens, gardens, lounges, hot tubs, patio furniture, and even pools …