Bridge Work is Risky
The size of a bridge or dam can be an awe-inspiring sight for someone taking a brief glimpse. Anyone having the job of either helping to construct or make repairs and renovations can face inherent dangers during the course of a workday.
When it comes to working on a bridge, one mistake can result in a fall that ends in tragedy or severe injury. In winter weather conditions, the prospect of high winds, blowing snow or icy surroundings exacerbate such dangers. That’s why having bridge fall protection in place for workers is so vitally important.
The Onrushing Concerns of Dams
The same holds true for dam fall protection since even the strongest humans are powerless when trying to withstand a rush of water that can quickly engulf them. Having the proper equipment available for these circumstances can virtually eliminate the prospect of the costly litigation that would inevitably result. While saving money for a business should always be secondary to the overall safety of its workers, some businesses are willing to tempt fate or simply cut corners.
Depending on which job is being performed, the fall protection choice can vary. For example, when it comes to single point anchors, such things as the structure’s capacity, integrity and load all have to be factored into any equation. The custom option focuses on those jobs that need specific safety protections in place. Finally, horizontal lifelines offer a system that’s either rigid rail or cable-based.
The Company That Delivers
Tritech Fall Protection Systems™ has used its engineering expertise to blend all of the pertinent factors together to come away with products for both dam fall protection and bridge fall protection. Some of those factors consider specific weather concerns like the temperature or humidity in a given area.
The underlying component that ties all of these issues together is that the design is compliant with contemporary CSA and OSHA guidelines. That not only keeps workers safe but keeps a company in good standing with those regulatory agencies. The cost involved for both bridge fall protection and dam fall protection gear is a small price to pay when it comes to maintaining a company’s good name.
