b'SAFETYSecurity at heights BY METALTECHKEEPING WORKERS SAFES ecurity is important when working at hazardous heights.project. If someone ever loses their balance or trips on an object, You must be aware and on constant alert for everythe perimeter will be secured. To safely interlock and ensure that possible danger. Did you know that falls from heights arethe frames are locked together, the installer should always use lock the leading cause of death and injury in the constructionindustry? arms and pig tails. HOW CAN YOU IMPROVE AND SECURE YOURThe toeboard is a new product on the market. It needs to be SCAFFOLDING INSTALLATION? installed on top of each platform to prevent tools and materials This year, a new, innovative scaffolding platform was launchedfrom rolling down or falling. It secures the perimeter of the and improved for industrial use. These exterior platforms areinstallations and the walkthroughs. available in two lengths, seven ft. and 10 ft., and can be installedRosette is a little bit different than frame scaffolding; it has some on exterior scaffolding and rosette systems. This platform has aswivel clamps, ledgers and base collars that can be an issue for high load capacity of 50 lb/sq. ft., even with the trap. The mostpedestrians. There are some rosette and ring lock protectors important features of this product are the integrated trap door andthat are available to reduce the risk of bumping into the steel ladder in the wood platform. The ladder is yellow to signalrosettecomponents. a potential safety hazard and is installed at a 56 to 73 angle to create a comfortable and safe space for climbing. These laddersAs a company that has specialized in scaffolding since 1960, are made to be used by scaffolders and workers instead of usingMetaltech takes its involvement in the scaffolding industry very the side ladders on the frames. The trap door has a metallic chainseriously. We want to help all workers and scaffolders make their that keeps the trap closed. This will reduce the possibility of fallsjobs easier and safer. We truly recommend that everyone working andaccidents.at heights get product training to have a first-class understanding of all laws and standards in the scaffolding industry. There are lots When installing your scaffolding system, there are importantof risks when using scaffolding. That is why we always innovate and safety standards to respect to create a safe working area. Installingcreate new products to help improve industry standards and their a guardrail system will help the user feel comfortable during theirusers safety. 16THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SCAFFOLD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA'