Entries by Raúl Carrasquel

Stop Use and Inspection Notice: 3M Self Retracting Lifeline

3M issued a notice for specific versions of the 3M™ DBI-SALA® Nano-Lok™ Self Retracting Lifeline with Anchor Hook. 3M Fall Protection has identified a very low potential for the DBI-SALA® Nano-Lok™ Self Retracting Lifeline with Anchor Hook to be assembled with an unformed top swivel eye rivet. An improperly formed rivet may become displaced from […]

Top climbing a tower crane: Ensuring safe assembly and dismantling

WorkSafeBC Bulletin BC Association for Crane Safety is reaching out to all stakeholders who participate in the assembly and disassembly of tower cranes in our province. As the next phase in the ongoing Tower Crane Safety Initiative, we are developing a Tower Crane community of practice group to discuss next steps moving forward. Based on […]

New resources help construction employers create fall protection plans specific to their worksites

Safety planning plays a key role in protecting workers from fall hazards on a construction site. Employers can now use a new fillable template and companion guide to help create fall protection plans that meet the different needs of every worksite. The fillable template* and companion guide are designed to help you create a fall protection plan to […]