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4 President’s Report. 5 Access Innovators Profile. 7 Klimer Platforms Inc. Profile. 10 Let’s Talk About ...Mudsills. 12 Legal Issues. 16 NYC Buildings. 19 Bascule Bridge Project.20 Do You Know Suspended Scaffolds? 22 Construction Noise Control.23 The Benefits of Investing in an Education Franchise Business. 26 It isn’t just about standing out, It is more about standing together!27 Temporary Tie-Down & Tie-Back Solution. 31 SIAC Accredited Training Institutes.

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From the President............................................. Canadian Scaffold Standard

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John O’Hara is President of Orbital Scaffold Services.You can contact him at (647) 991-3047 or e-mail [email protected]

Scaffold Industry Association of Canada - Ontario Chapter

It has been over twelve months since the first discussion with the CSA Group to revisit the need to revise the csa 269.2 M87 access scaffold for construction Purposes, as the standard was not renewed in 2008, due to lack of funding

the standard has not been revised since 1987 and it is nearly inconceivable to know that the product of choice for many if not most scaffold structures in canada, modular system scaffold, has not and does not at this time have a design and testing csa standard. testing of system scaffold is normally undertaken to the procedure as detailed by the scaffold, shoring and Forming institute, (ssFi) based in the Usa.

This omission will be rectified in the new standard as will some other scaffold products that are not currently addressed. the new standard may also be expanded to include other scaffold applications.

as i have mentioned in previous issues this extremely important initiative is a major undertaking with a budget cost, as submitted by the csa group of $100,000, and will take some 2-3 years to complete. to date we have acquired financial pledges of $75,000 from predominantly the scaffold industry, however we need to have at least 90% funding in place before csa will approve the project.

i have been championing the funding drive in conjunction with Jonathan venalainen, csa Project Manager and i would ask those stakeholders, manufacturers, suppliers and end users who have not at this time supported this major revision to the csa standard for scaffolding, assist with finalizing the funding, so that we can move forward with the project in the spring of this year. Funding for the project is payable over the term of the project.

during the last four months the csa group has been accepting nominations for the technical committee and this is still open. if you are interested in participating on this committee please forward your resume to myself for submission to the csa group.

the ontario chapter suspended access committee which is part of the Ministry of labour, sae Working group, has participated these last eighteen months with the proposed revisions to the current regulations. i am pleased to report that progress has been made in the form of “recommended load test Procedures for Platforms and stirrups” that has recently been submitted to the Ministry for review and inclusion in the proposed revised regulations.

of interest to the aerial Work Platform (aWP) industry was the recent announcement by the scaffold & access industry association (saia) in the Usa that they will be hosting the inaugural aWP operator training in February 2013. the training will be offered through the industry recognized accredited training institute program in some 15 cities during the next nine months. details can be found in the saia website. Finally, the annual general Meeting of the ontario chapter will be held in toronto on Wednesday May 22, 2013.

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siac national coUncil al squire, chairman ontario chapter John o’Hara ontario chapter Julie rainville Quebec chapter randy dwernychuk Western canada chapter gary bilodeau Western canada chapter Wendy larison Western canada chapter eric roberts atlantic canada chapter


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Accessl Innovators Profile

In 2004, the president of sky climber passed away while a boutique consulting firm was in the midst of developing a strategic growth

plan for the company. That firm was Innovative Management concepts, and its managing director was ronald Mazurek. sky climber’s board asked Mazurek to stay on and manage sky climber’s operations, ultimately packaging the company for sale. after that transaction, Mazurek and his team moved on to strategic planning and turnaround projects in other industries. one year later, sky climber’s former head of engineering knocked on Mazurek’ s door to discuss some new business ideas that he’d been contemplating. that meeting eventually led to the formation of access innovators in 2006. the company tested a number of offerings during its first year of operation, including the production of swing stages, resale of oeM equipment, delivery and service of permanent installations, and the sale of wire rope for traction hoists. in the end, it was wire rope that laid the foundation for access innovators’ growth. From the sky climber experience, Mazurek knew that wire rope product quality and availability were both problems in the swing stage industry. access innovators addressed those issues by managing an 18 month wire rope development effort that resulted in a unique ”universal” wire rope that would work on all leading traction hoists used in north america. this innovative product eliminated the need for customers to keep multiple reels of wire rope on hand to support a fleet of hoists made by different manufacturers. the unique design of the product (8.3mm, 5x26 construction, custom designed fiber core, 11,500 lbs. minimum breaking strength, tight diameter range tolerance) virtually eliminated wire rope related service calls. in testing, the access innovators wire rope achieved a rating of 543,000 cycles to failure, compared to cycle counts of 65,000 to 300,000 to failure for all other wire rope sold in north america. to maintain consistency in quality, performance, and durability, it was decided that each spool of wire rope would be individually tested and a test certificate issued. this discipline ensured that the product would meet all necessary specifications. Mazurek also managed the production schedule and warehouse inventories so that product would

always be available when needed by customers, and he delivered all this with affordable pricing, rapid shipment, and responsive service. a common statement made by industry veterans after hearing a product presentation by Mazurek is, “i had no idea that there is so much intricacy to wire rope!”

in the early years, access innovators developed customer relationships with fleet owners across the United states, as well as in Puerto rico and Panama. it also learned that customers wanted to source additional products from Mazurek and his growing family business. Power cord, wiring devices, hardware, safety rope, pendants, finished power cord sets, wire rope assemblies, transformers, and electrical hoist repair components were added to the company’s offering. along the way, Mazurek recalls, “i wanted to see what was happening in the canadian swing stage market, so it was time to make some trips to ontario and Quebec.” there were a few painful surprises like learning about steep mobile data charges “north of the border,” but the visits with canadian access companies went very well. as things turned out, the timing was perfect. no single company was offering the access niche a competitive mix of motorized project supplies with quick delivery. What’s more, canada’s construction industry was growing while the great recession was taking its toll to the south. the company continues to introduce new products, now offering more than 900. Hydraulic components, gas engines, limit switches, custom cables, and three-phase motor components are attracting the interest of mast climber and material hoist owners. With the addition of engineering expertise, custom component searches that used to take days or weeks can now be completed in hours. business development manager Paul Mazurek enjoys visiting with field techs and mechanics because, “We have so much more technical information and product mix to offer than was the case even a year ago.” new vendor relationships are established continually as customers ask for additional items. senior engineer Mike Williams has enjoyed consulting with customers about ways to overcome design flaws in the equipment they have in their fleets.

By Paul Mazurek. [email protected]

“our parts database is now tracking failure rates for several categories of hoist components,” Williams says. “there are interesting possibilities for the use of that information in the future.” “as we move towards the end of this year’s season, “Mazurek states, “there is clearly much work to be done in the pursuit of the company’s objectives. the goal we reached early on, though, is the one that we’re most grateful for. We’ve been blessed with the opportunity to work with smart, trustworthy, dedicated and supportive customers. What more could we ask for?”

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Klimer Platforms Inc. Profile

Mast-climbing work platforms: Access industry realizes opportunity to improve safety

awareness with definitive regulations and increased training

By Graeme Gordon, Freelance Writer

The regulations and safety of mast-climbing work platforms (McWPs) have been improved and refined in the past several

years. since the inception in 2007 of the canadian standards association (csa) document b354.5-07 — an outline of the regulations for McWPs — and the american national standards institute’s a92.9 standard from 1993 was updated in 2011; awareness of MCWP safety issues has improved significantly. “the standard is now in place and there is the opportunity for regulators, industry professionals and suppliers of mast-climbing work platforms to deliver the message to all users,” said James gordon, president of Klimer Platforms. Klimer, a manufactrer and supplier of McWPs since the outset in 1993, has been proactive to ansi and csa regulations with their contribution to standards development and by recently becoming a training institute for all parties involved with McWPs.

“We have our accreditation from the saia (scaffold

and access industry association) through their partnership with international Powered access Federation (iPaF) and are now an accredited training centre for McWPs,” said gordon. “We currently offer the iPaF demonstrator training and operator training, either individually or in groups. sessions typically run three to four hours. trainees then receive a Pal card, which stands for Powered access-license, acknowledging the training they have received,” said gordon. “the demonstrator’s course would allow the certified employee to train others to be operators. We are also planning to have courses for competent persons from the user and supplier sides.” User competent Person training will be an integral part in educating users to plan all aspects of general site safety and risk awareness for McWPs. one of the factors for potential hazards with McWPs is when users make improper site plans or simply lack proper planning. the course that Klimer offers ensures that those trained will be fully aware of the planning involved and of their other responsibilities. the User competent Person training also has other benefits that Klimer’s Gordon points out: “For companies that use McWPs frequently, we want to offer this level of training. it will help them plan job sites more efficiently, successfully and safely with the knowledge and assurance that they are using the equipment properly.” training a User competent Person will provide an effective link for bridging communication and knowledge between operators, installers and users of the mast-climbing work platforms.


in addition, User competent Person training will give construction companies utilizing McWPs more independence when it comes to training and planning. if a job is planned in advance, the company can eliminate the need to take a piece of equipment and use it beyond its normal design constraints. they will have the foreknowledge and foresight to avoid this inconvenience by ordering the proper equipment or adjustments ahead of time, instead of midway through a job.

installer training also plays an integral part in McWP’s safe operating practices. these are outlined in section 8 & 9 of the csa standard and encompass training, installation and dismantle as well as requirements for site specific engineering. Similar in the U.S (OSHA) has set strict requirements for installers: they must know installation hazards 1926.454(b)(1); erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, inspecting, and maintaining procedures 1926.454(b)(2); the design criteria, maximum intended load-carrying capacity and intended use of the scaffold 1926.454(b)(2); etc. Klimer provides installer training that meets all of the requirements outlined above. “The value and benefits of our four-day Installer Program are tremendous,” noted gordon. “it gives trainees a much broader education and training on the equipment than what you can get with the typical two-day site-specific installation training. It’s very beneficial for staff using MCWPs on a long-term

basis. For clients who occasionally use McWPs or do not dedicate the same personnel to each site, we can offer our supplier competent Person to perform the job-site survey and then train people for specific site requirements. it’s a more economical approach for the job site; however it doesn’t give you the training required to cover off every job site. For longer-term use or multiple sites, there is great value in our four-day installer training,” gordon adds.

this type of training is essential in the use of powered access equipment and in accident prevention, with a goal of avoiding accidents such as the swing-stage accident that occurred christmas eve 2009, in ontario. toronto Police and ontario Ministry of labour investigations led to lawsuits for the companies involved. Ultimately the case could be precedent-setting for the province. it may also show an overall trend within the industry in north america for stiffer penalties from regulators, now that standards and expectations have been clearly defined.

in 2010, the ontario Ministry of labour called upon tony dean, former secretary of the cabinet, Head of the ontario Public service and clerk of the executive council, to head the expert advisory Panel in reviewing ontario’s occupational Health and safety Prevention and enforcement system. dean’s panel wrote an 83 page report with 46 detailed recommendations for improving workplace safety.



some key issues discussed included creation, implementation and audits of new training standards; clearly outlining the responsibilities of workplace parties; mandatory health and safety training for all workers and supervisors as well as increasing fines and penalties to deter infractions. in the summary of the report, the panel stated: “effective leadership coupled with the engagement of all the workplace stakeholders contributes to improved health and safety performance.” increased safety and reduction of workplace accidents can only be achieved if everyone actively participates in the education process.

With the csa’s regulations set to be revised within the next year, gordon says that as part of the technical committee looking into the revisions, he believes a major change may be the distance allowed between a McWP and the wall. “there typically is a space between the wall and the machine“the csa standard currently allows a maximum gap of 14 inches, where most local regulators require less. i expect that it will be reduced to a maximum of six inches between the wall and the platforms before fall protection is required,” said gordon. a misconception within the industry has been the assumption that all powered access equipment has the same standards. there has been confusion regarding different lifts in the industry. Mobile elevating work platforms (MeWPs) and McWPs have been mistaken as having the same requirements. For instance, there has been an incorrect assertion that when McWPs are

in motion, the worker must be tied-off, as is the case with MeWPs, but this is not the case. as long as there is no fall exposure and the guardrail secures the

perimeter of the platform (or the specific site does not demand it) the worker does not need to tie-off.

the standards provided in combination with the well-informed, trained regulators set definitive expectations for the users of the equipment in the industry. it is up to industry leaders to recognize their requirements in regards to these standards and expectations, and to ensure proper training for themselves and employees. increased training will help raise awareness of the hazards associated with McWPs. this will in turn result in proper methods being performed and a reduction in these hazards. For information regarding Klimer’s training email [email protected] For more information on ANSI standards go to www.ansi.org For more information on CSA standards go to www.csa.ca For more information on the Dean report go to www.labour.gov.on.ca For more information on OSHA go to www.osha.gov



Let’s Talk About …Mudsills

By John Rosenthal, P. Eng. [email protected]

Long ago and far away, like in 1974 and vancouver, a group

of company representatives from the scaffold industry met to develop a standard on “scaffolding for construction Purposes.”

one of the engineers, a soils expert, suggested that mudsills

should be continuous and extend under at least two legs of the scaffold frames. no one disagreed with him, so that’s what went into the proposed standard, designated s269, and is now included in Z797 as well.

since then, i’ve learned a few things about scaffolding and loading, and now i disagree. From my point of view, the only valid reason for extending a sill under two legs of a scaffold is to keep the legs of a walk-through frame from spreading under load.

the main thing that concerns me is the loading applied to the plank being used as a sill. in many cases where a plank used as a sill, the plank is long enough to be used “up top” again. then we have a situation where the plank we are standing on has been loaded at two points which now may have been weakened. if the scaffold was heavily loaded, say 2,500 lbs per leg on a scaffold frame, there are two places on that plank that have been loaded to 2,500/25 (5-inch square base plate) = 100 psi = 14,400 psf. considering that Heavy-duty loading is only 75 psf, two spots on that plank have been loaded ‘way in excess of Hd loading. and now we’re expected to be able to work safely while standing on that plank. I don’t want to do it!

My instructions to my co-workers have always been that any plank we plan to use as a sill must be cut to a length less than 4 feet, so it can’t be used up top again.

let’s work out the loading on a typical scaffold leg. generally, a good “rule of thumb” number for the allowable loading of a scaffold frame leg is 2,500 lb.


the area of contact for that scaffold leg is approximately 0.434 square inches, depending on the leg diameter and the wall thickness of the tube.

From this, we get that the pressure the leg exerts on whatever surface it’s resting on is 2,500/0.434 = 5,760 pounds per square inch (psi). but when you convert that to pounds per square foot, the number becomes huge! 5,760 x 144 = 829,440 psf.

if we consider that we’re building our scaffold on normal soil, the load-carrying capacity of the soil ranges from about 4,000 to 6,000 psf. so, we have to get that pressure down to a reasonable value, less than 4,000.

Step one: add a base plate. base plates are usually about 5 inches square. if we transfer the load from the leg onto the base plate, we get 2,500/25 = 100 psi or 14,400 psf.

still too high for our purposes – the scaffold and base plates would sink down into the ground.

so we need to spread the load a little more.

Step two: add a mud sill. it would seem obvious that we would use an old, used scaffold plank for the mud sill. the plank is 10 inches wide and two inches thick. Here in ontario, we’re supposed to be using rough 2x10 planks, which gives us (pretty close to) the right dimensions. load is transferred through a plank on approximately a 45 degree angle.

because the plank is 2” thick, we gain two inches in every direction from the base plate. to make calculations a little easier, let’s make the base plate 6 inches square for now.

the area the load is transferred over becomes 10 inches by 10 inches = 100 square inches. the pressure becomes 2,500/100 = 25 psi or 3,600 psf.

this has got us into a workable area. if we agree that our sill should extend about 12 inches both sides of the leg, our sill should be 2 feet long.

that tells us that there really is no need to have the sill extending across two scaffold legs.

We could do a more sophisticated calculation involving Moments, section Modulus, shear strength and bearing strength, and we’d come up with approximately the same result. but that’s far more complicated and time-consuming, so if we just take the “easy way,” we get the answer we want.

the end result is: there’s no need to have a sill extend under two legs of a scaffold, unless you want to, for a particular purpose.

Let’s Talk About …Mudsills

John Rosenthal, P.Eng. is President of Dunn-Wright Engineering Inc., in Caledon, Ontario. Rosenthal also serves as SIAC International Director. E-mail him at: [email protected]


Legal Issues

By Jeremy Warning, Cheryl Edwards & Christina Hall

SEPTEMBE R 2012 M A N A G E M E N T U P D A T E

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OHS Workers’ Compensation

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After Metron: Corporate Criminal Liability BasedSolely on Supervisory Action?

Christmas eve 2012 will mark the third anniversary of one of the most publicized workplace accidents in recent canadian

history. On December 24, 2009, five men working at a construction site fell 13 storeys when the swing stage they were on collapsed. Four were killed and the fifth survivor suffered serious injuries.

charges were laid against Metron construction corporation (“Metron”) under both the ontario occupational Health and safety act (“oHsa”) and the criminal code. Metron pled guilty to a single charge of criminal negligence causing death. on July 13, 2012, Metron was sentenced to a $200,000 fine plus a 15 percent surcharge. The fine represents the largest monetary penalty ever imposed on an organization in canada for criminal negligence arising from a workplace accident. the sentencing decision in Metron is currently under appeal by the Crown, which has alleged that the fine imposed in the case is “manifestly unfit” in the circumstances. The Crown had sought a $1-million penalty.

the facts and the pending sentencing appeal alone make the case notable; however, the Metron conviction is remarkable for another reason. the Metron conviction suggests that organizations, with otherwise positive and pro-active safety records, may be at risk of criminal code prosecutions following workplace accidents based solely on the conduct of a single individual or “representative” of the “organization”.1

Basis for the Criminal Negligence Finding: TheDetailed Facts Revealed

While the broad strokes of the tragic circumstances are well- known, the agreed facts presented in court to support Metron’s conviction for criminal negligence causing death reveal important details that were not widely publicized.

Significantly, the agreed facts reveal that the conduct that resulted in criminal liability to Metron was entirely that of the site supervisor, one of the men killed in the accident. this particular circumstance is good reason to reflect on whether the application of the Criminal Code’s corporate criminal negligence provisions in this case led to an appropriate result or one that would have been intended by the drafters of the legislation.

by way of background, the current corporate criminal negligence provisions in the criminal code – known as the bill c-45 amendments – came into force on March 31, 2004 and were a response to the May, 1992 deaths of 26 miners in nova scotia’s Westray coal mine explosion. no criminal or regulatory convictions were ever obtained against Westray or its management despite evidence that Westray’s management had apparently intentionally subverted health and safety before the explosion.

as such, bill c-45 was drafted with the intention of significantly expanding the Crown’s ability to prove criminal negligence against a corporation. before the amendments, in order to convict a corporation of criminal negligence, the crown had to prove that the “directing mind” of the corporation showed wanton and reckless disregard for the lives or safety of other persons. this approach, known as the “identification theory”, made prosecuting charges of criminal negligence against a corporation challenging because of the difficulty in proving that criminal conduct had been perpetrated by the “directing mind” of the corporation – a person with sufficient authority to be considered the alter ego or soul of the corporation.

Bill C-45 jettisoned the identification theory such that, in order to prove criminal negligence against an organization under the amendments, the crown now has to establish:


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1. that there has been wanton and reckless disregard for lives or the safety of others through the conduct of a corporate “representative”, acting within the scope of their authority, either alone or through the combined conduct of multiple representatives (“representative” is broadly defined to include a director, partner, employee, member, agent or contractor of an organization); and 2. That a “senior officer” of the organization departed mark- edly from the reasonable standard of care expected to prevent the representative from causing harm (“senior officer” includes an individual who plays an important role in the establishment of an organization’s policies oris responsible for managing an important aspect of the organization’s activities).2 “Senior officer” is also broadly defined under the criminal code and encompasses people with varying degrees of managerial authority or responsibility. based on the wording of the definition, and as exemplified by the Metron case, a “senior officer” includes management with localized authority that would likely have been insufficient for them to be the “directing mind” under the identification theory.

the Metron case is notable because the crown’s burden of proof under the revised test for corporate criminal negligence outlined above was collapsed into the conduct of one person: the site supervisor. it was agreed by the organization in pleading guilty – and the court implicitly accepted this by granting the conviction – that the site supervisor was both a “representative” and a “senior officer” of Metron. He was a “senior officer” because he was responsible for managing an important aspect of the organization’s activities: the construction project where the accident occurred. He also had a duty to take reasonable steps to prevent injury to the workers under his supervision and the agreed facts in the case detail how the site supervisor failed to abide by his duty by:

a. Directing or permitting six workers to work on the swing stage when he knew, or should have known, that it was unsafe to do so. the accident occurred close to the end of the working day and the men had boarded the swing stage to travel to the ground to prepare to close and leave the project. the swing stage was rated to carry 1,000 pounds. the weight of the six workers and the accompanying construction equipment exceeded that capacity. b. Directing or permitting six workers to board the swing stage knowing that only two lifelines were available. the usual practice was to have only two

workers on the swing stage at a time. the workers on the

swing stage, given the height at which they were working, were required by the oHsa and industry standards to be protected by a fall arrest system. as part of a fall arrest system, each worker is to have their own lifeline. at the time of the accident, there were only two lifelines available for the six workers on the swing stage. c. Permitting workers under the influence of drugs to work on the project. the post-mortem toxicological analysis determined that three of the four deceased, including the site supervisor, had marijuana in their system at levels consistent with recent ingestion. these factors cumulatively established that Metron, through the site supervisor, failed to take reasonable steps to prevent bodily harm and death and, in so doing, demonstrated “wanton and reckless disregard” (a matter crucial to establish such a criminal code conviction) for the lives or safety of others - even though there was no suggestion of wrong- doing, or knowledge of wrong-doing, by Metron’s higher level management.

indeed, the site supervisor’s conduct in this case entirely displaced the numerous positive steps taken by Metron prior to the accident – steps that would otherwise be inconsistent with “wanton and reckless disregard” for the lives and safety of the workers on the project. these steps included making arrangements for safety training for the site supervisor and others on the site; requiring the owner of the building to arrange for an engineering inspection and recertification of the roof anchors before any work commenced to ensure compliance with safety requirements; and providing full cooperation to the Ministry of labour inspector who periodically inspected the project. it was also agreed that Metron’s president attended the project at least once per week and that he had not observed any violations on the site.

Potential Impact of the Metron Case

Metron involved a guilty plea – not a court determination of the organization’s liability after a full trial on the merits – and its implications must be considered in this light. Further, Metron’s conviction was based on facts agreed between the crown and defence. the agreed facts may not represent the totality of the evidence that would have been considered by Metron in evaluating possible defences and, ultimately, deciding to plead guilty. it does not appear on the face of the statement of agreed facts that it was agreed or suggested that the site supervisor was not acting within the scope of his authority at the time of the events.


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nevertheless, Metron’s conviction suggests that even an organization that takes meaningful, positive steps, or even one which exercises due diligence to ensure workplace safety, can possibly find itself liable for criminal negligence causing death – and exposed to substantial fines – based on the conduct of a single individual, provided that he or she is responsible for managing an important aspect of the organization’s activities. once it is established that such a person has by act or omission failed to take reasonable steps to prevent bodily harm to any person – including himself or herself – it appears that the test for corporate liability could be met. if indeed the criminal code is to be interpreted to permit the collapsing of what many thought to be a two part test (involving an assessment as to whether a representative was reckless, and if so, then considering whether senior management took the care reasonably expected to prevent the harm) into a one part test, this prospect should be frightening for any organization. there would be an extraordinarily limited opportunity for an organization to avoid liability as there is no due diligence defence to a criminal prosecution.

this risk of exposure should concern any organization that assigns an individual to manage important aspects of its activities, such as a site, project, store or plant manager. if a serious workplace accident occurs and there is culpable behaviour by someone in such a position, police officers and prosecutors may be emboldened by the Metron guilty plea and conviction to prosecute the corporation based on the conduct of the local manager.

it is the view of the authors that it remains arguable and indeed consistent with the intention of the bill c-45 amendments, that the preconditions for a conviction against an organization for criminal negligence remain that the Crown must first show recklessness by a representative acting within the scope of his/her authority, and then show that a senior officer failed to take reasonable care to prevent this. While it may be necessary to wait for further clarity from the courts on the proper interpretation of this test, after a full trial dealing with the issue, organizations are well advised to take the necessary steps to manage risk through the establishment and implementation of a local health and safety program, and regular, vigilant and

documented monitoring of the functioning of the program and of local management.

While taking these positive measures to promote workplace safety might not legally shield an organization from consideration for prosecution for criminal negligence, depending on how the criminal code is ultimately interpreted when a local manager has been found criminally negligent, such steps should nevertheless afford some protection. that is, if an organization can demonstrate that it consistently addressed health and safety in the workplace and took steps to ensure the implementation of a local health and safety program, a crown attorney may, as a matter of prosecutorial discretion, decline to pursue criminal negligence charges against the organization and seek to prosecute only the individual involved. Further, if the organization is prosecuted notwithstanding its positive steps, should a conviction be entered, those steps may be considered by a court as a mitigating factor at sentencing.

it is too early to say with certainty whether the Metron conviction will embolden police and prosecutors to pursue corporate criminal negligence charges against organizations following serious workplace accidents where a single individual is “at fault”. it is clear though, that a pro-active approach including careful monitoring of site and workplace activities and preventive measures remains crucial to protect everyone’s health and safety, as well as an organization’s interests.

1 This article generally uses the term “organization” as this is the term used under the Criminal Code as amended by Bill C-45 effective March, 2004 for a public body, corporation, partnership, trade union, municipality and other enumerated parties that are associated. The specific definition of “organization” is found in section 1(2) of the Criminal Code.

2 This two part test is found in section 22.2 of the Criminal Code.

Note:This article will appear in the October/November 2012 issue of Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine. The assistance of Margaret Gavins in editing this article is gratefully acknowledged.


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About The Authors

Jeremy Warning is a partner in Heenan Blaikie’s Labour and Employment Group and a member of the firm’s national OHS & Workers’ Compensation Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, Jeremy spent more than seven years prosecuting charges under the occupational Health and safety act for the ontario Ministry of labour. Jeremy now provides advice and representation to employers and management in occupational health and safety matters. Jeremy is also a co-author of the annotated occupational Health and safety act, a leading text used by lawyers, human resource and health and safety professionals. Jeremy Warning can be contacted by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at 416 643.6946.

christina Hall is a senior associate in Heenan blaikie’s labour and employment group and a member of the firm’s national OHS & Workers’ Compensation Practice Group. Christina provides advice to management in employment law and occupational health and safety matters and regularly delivers presentations and publishes articles on these topics. Christina Hall can be contactedby e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at 416 643.6843.

cheryl a. edwards is a former ontario Ministry of labour occupational Health and safety prosecutor and leads Heenan blaikie’s national oHs &Workers’ compensation Practice group. she has over 20 years’ experience in providing strategic, focused, practical advice and in-house training for public and private sector organizations. cheryl also has extensive experience representing clients at trials, complaints, inquests and appeals. Cheryl A. Edwards can be contactedby e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at 416 360.2897.

SCAFFOLD & SIDEWALK SHED SAFETYJune 2010

Robert D. LiMandri, Commissioner Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor

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VIOLATIONNUMBER ISSUED

Shed did not meet code requirements 718Failure to provide or post signs at job site 366No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed at site 322

Failure to provide approved or accepted plans for the scaffold/shed at the time of inspection

270

Failure notify the Department or obtain a permit prior to using or installing c-hooks or outrigger beams

260

The Buildings Department’s Scaffold Safety Team (SST) oversees the installation and use of suspended scaffolds, supported scaffolds and sidewalk sheds to advance the safety of these structures and the workers using them.

2009 Trends

In 2009, the Scaffold Safety Team performed more than 12,600 inspections of scaffolds and sidewalk sheds in use across the City. During these inspections, the Scaffold Safety Team issued more than 4,000 ECB violations. Below are the top violating conditions cited during inspections.

Important Reminders Inspections & Maintenance Logs All suspended scaffolds, supported scaffolds and sidewalk sheds must be inspected daily before each use and the results recorded in a log that is kept on site and available at all times (BC 3314.4.3). Failure to perform the daily inspection and maintain the log will result in a violation.

Suspended Scaffolds: The licensed rigger is responsible for maintaining the inspection log. The log must include information about the critical components of the scaffold, including: • motors - serial numbers and model type • wire rope - size and length • platforms – model and serial number

(if applicable) • braking system - auto descend

Supported Scaffolds: The contractor or permit holder is responsible for maintaining the inspection log.

Sidewalk Sheds: If the shed is being used to support ongoing construction or maintenance work, the contractor on duty will be responsible for the log during business hours. When conducting the inspection of the shed, it is important to check the lighting underneath the shed.

The Scaffold Safety Team is located at 80 Centre Street in Manhattan, 3rd Floor. The unit can be reached by calling at 212-676-1076 or emailing [email protected].

SCAFFOLD & SIDEWALK SHED SAFETYJune 2010

Robert D. LiMandri, Commissioner Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor

Scaffold and Shed Assembly When delivering and setting up (and subsequently re- moving) spanning beams for sidewalk sheds, knuckle boom cranes or boom trucks may be used to put beams in place, as long as the beams are not attached or bolted while suspended from the crane (similar to delivery of materials).

When setting lane closures in front of sidewalk sheds and scaffolds, knuckle boom cranes and boom trucks may be used to set and remove traffic control devices such as jersey barriers.

Suspended Scaffold Required Notification The Buildings Department must be notified 24 to 48 hours before the use or installation of c-hooks and outrigger beams (BC 3314.1.1). The licensed rigger must call (212) 227- 4416 and provide the location and date of the installation. A unique confirmation number will be issued and must be retained for records. Failure to provide notification will result in a Stop Work Order.

Additional Reminders for Suspended Scaffolds 1) When installing anchorage points to the building for tie backs and lifelines, a pull test of these anchors is required and must be certified and stamped by a licensed professional other than the company that installed the anchors (OSHA 1926.502(15)).

2) When the suspended scaffold is being used for Local Law facade inspections, a sidewalk shed is not required; however, flag persons and danger signs must be in place.

Inclement Weather Supported scaffolds, suspended scaffolds and sidewalk sheds can be affected by inclement weather. Sign up for the Department’s weather advisories by emailing [email protected] to receive alerts when inclement weather is forecast.

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If you can imagine the risks of two sumo wrestlers jumping on a child’s seesaw, you can start to visualize the challenges facing engineers on the

ballard drive bridge painting project.

the ballard drive bridge is just one of many historic bridges scattered throughout the Pacific Northwest, which has maintained regular service for nearly 100 years. due to their age, continuous use, and exposure to the elements, these bridges require regular inspection, maintenance, and repainting. Performance of this work can often result in difficult challenges for specialty bridge and painting contractors to provide efficient, safe, and contained access.

the 218’ span double-leaf bascule bridge was one of four bascule bridges built in seattle between 1917 and 1925, and acts as a critical artery for local roadway and boat traffic.it was added to the national register of Historic Places in 1982, and uses a system of finely tuned counterweights and machinery to raise the bridge to near vertical.

Purcell Painting & coatings, was contracted to blast and paint the entire structure, and contain all the lead paint debris, without restricting operations of the bridge. raising the bridge anywhere from 250 to 500 times a month prohibited dismantling and reinstalling the access system each time, and therefore the platform would have to rise with the bridge.

raising the platform presented extreme challenges to the

design team, as the suspended deck and bridge structure would be exposed to complex loading conditions not normally experienced by a traditional horizontal platform. intense wind loading on the underside of the platform, stabilization during raising, analysis of all bridge framing, as well as very sensitive counterweight restrictions were only a few of the issues to be resolved.

after working with multiple engineering groups who were unable to devise a suitable solution, Purcell decided to proceed with the system proposed by d.H. charles engineering. President Jasper calcara, Pe and suspended platform design engineer Josh rubero, Pe outlined a safespan suspended platform and staged containment program, which would allow for full erection, stabilization, and containment within all bridge limitations. the key to the design was the use of extremely light decking, as every pound of platform added to the bridge had to be carefully counterbalanced within strict limitations.

the platform loading and added counterbalance proved to be the sumo wrestlers on the seesaw, wanting to overload the bridge if too much weight was added to each side of the pivot point. it was such a critical issue that a city engineer was on site throughout the duration of the project, carefully monitoring the addition and removal of over 900 pieces of 50 lb. counterweights strategically placed in accordance with the design plans. With the loading limits satisfied, the stability of the platform and strength analysis of the bridge framing had to be resolved.

Bascule Bridge Project

By Jasper Calcara, P.E., President, www.charlesengineering.com

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By David H. Glabe, P.E. [email protected]

Do You Know Suspended Scaffolds?

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Are you familiar with suspended scaffolds? do you know the difference between a suspended scaffold and a hanging scaffold? Well, here’s a chance to show your friends and neighbors how well you know suspended scaffolds.

take this quiz and see if you are the best of the best. the answers are at the next page—no cheating! this quiz based on U.s. osHa regulations. True or False 1. ____a suspended scaffold is the same as a hanging scaffold. 2. ____outrigger scaffolds are one type of suspended scaffolds.

3. ____you don’t need to utilize personal fall protection on a Multi-point suspended scaffold.4. ____ suspended scaffold users do not need any training if they are not operating the hoists on a suspended

scaffold.5. ____access is not required for a suspended scaffold.6. ____counterweights for a cantilever beam can be ice or Jell-o.7. ____the safety factor for wire suspension ropes is at least 8.8. ____ counterweights cannot be used to stabilize outrigger beams on Mason Multi-point suspended

scaffolds.9. ____ guardrails are not required on two point suspended scaffolds if all the occupants are wearing personal

fall arrest equipment.10. ___guardrails or equivalent are required on boatswains’ chair scaffolds.11. ___outrigger beams secured directly to the roof do not require tiebacks.12. ___ suspended scaffolds shall be designed by a competent person and installed under the supervision of

a qualified person, competent in scaffold erection.13. ___vertical pickup means a rope used to support the horizontal rope in catenary scaffolds.14. ___ tiebacks only need to be one half the strength of the suspension ropes since they are there for back-

up, not suspension.15. ___sand can be used as a counterweight provided it is in a sealed strong metal container. Now for the tough part, fill in the blank! 1. When wire rope clips are used on suspension scaffolds, there shall be a minimum of ________ installed

per connection.2. a stage rated for two workers or 500 pounds can support ________workers.3. ropes shall be inspected for defects by a competent person prior to each ___________.4. Manually operated hoists shall require a _________crank force to descend.5. Wire rope clips shall be installed according to the __________recommendations.6. a two-point suspended scaffold is supported by _________ suspension ropes.7. two-point suspended scaffold platforms shall not be more than ______inches wide unless it is designed

by a ________person to prevent _________conditions.8. suspension scaffold means one or more platforms suspended by _____ or other _______means from an

overhead structure.9. the toprail of a suspended scaffold guardrail system must be able to withstand a force of at least ________

pounds.

True or False Answers: 1. False. a hanging scaffold is constructed with

rigid tubes while a suspended scaffold hangs from ropes.

2. False. outrigger scaffolds are a type of supported scaffold.

3. true. you need to install a guardrail system.4. False. all scaffold users need training.5. False. Proper access is required for all

scaffolds.6. False. the ice may melt and you might eat the

Jell-o.7. False. the minimum safety factor is 6.8. true. the beams must be anchored to the

supporting structure.9. False. a guardrail system and PFe is required.10. False. How do you attach a guardrail to a

chair?11. true.12. False. suspended scaffolds shall be designed

by a qualified person and installed under the supervision of a competent person, qualified in scaffold erection.

13. true.14. False. tiebacks must be equal in strength to

the suspension rope.15. true. While not recommended, as long as the

sand cannot leak out, it’s okay. Fill in the Blank Answers: 1. 32. depends on the weight of the workers. you

can put 5 on if they only weigh 125 pounds each. alternatively, if bubba weighs 400 pounds, only he can be on it.

3. Workshift.4. Positive.5. Manufacturer’s6. 27. 36, qualified, unstable8. ropes, non-rigid9. 100

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By Dean Haig, Sales Manager , EnScaf, [email protected]

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Construction Noise Control

Containment on a construction site can take many forms. one of the most recent developments in our industry is a concern about noise control. Many cities now have noise regulations in place. in new york city for example, contractors must demonstrate

compliance with the city’s noise ordinance before a project can proceed. increasingly, corporations who have projects near people, are requiring noise control. that is why on many large projects, equipment to control noise, will be part of the project specifications.

Modular curtain panels are used on long term construction projects and around machinery. they block construction noise so the project site is neighbourhood friendly. these panels absorb sound so there is no bounce-back noise to the jobsite like concrete barriers or plywood.

Nose is measured in Decibels, for example normal conversation is about 60 decibels, amplified rock music is 110 decibels and a tractor running ranges from 78 – 95 decibels. With today’s materials the noise levels can be reduced by up to 20 decibels.

to reduce noise you need two components, a dense mass to block the sound and a soft material to absorb the noise. the soft material is generally a heavy duty quilted fiberglass faced with vinyl coated polyester. In most systems the dense mass is a reinforced loaded vinyl barrier which can weigh from ½ pound to 2 pounds per square foot. as well, these components must work as a system as any gaps between the panels will allow most of the sound to escape, so velcro is fastened to the panels to seal the seams. Panels are 54” wide and can be as long as 20 feet. the thickness of the panels can be as much as two inches. they are easily installed and can be moved to different locations. Panels come in a variety of colours and are washable. sound curtains last for years, they are highly resistant to sunlight, mold, mildew and chemicals. as well, they are available with Flame retardant additives.

beyond the options in material choices there are also a number of ways the sound barrier can be installed. it can be as easy as attaching the panels to a chain link fence with cable ties or a more complicated installation like building a structure on top of jersey barrier. the barrier should be twice the height of the activity or machine making the noise.

if you encounter a project that requires noise control, talk to your enclosure provider.


Thinking of starting an ATI, but aren’t sure where to start—or why? SAIA’s director of education and training Granville Loar

details the myriad reasons why there’s so much to gain (and nothing to lose)

education is a growing sector in the access industry and offers potential business opportunities for those who wish to expand their presence, as well as create an additional revenue stream. the scaffold & access industry association (saia) has been a leader in providing quality training for access professionals for a number of years. the backbone of this vast training network is the accredited training institute (ati) framework. did you know that each ati is essentially a small-business franchise location of saia’s overall training program?

traditionally, scaffold and access companies have generated revenues from the manufacture of equipment, rental and leasing, job-specific consulting and manpower on the jobsite. over time, starting an education and training franchise business has become increasingly common—and the success rate is typically very high.

in fact, there are many advantages of starting an education-franchise business through the saia:

Higher Success Rate one of the best things about investing in an education franchise is that you would be working on an already established business format that has a brand value in the market. this way, investors and entrepreneurs don’t have to struggle much to market their product to attract customers. as people are aware of the education firm and know about the brand, they won’t be as hesitant to buy your services. Moreover, an education-franchise business has at least a 70 percent chance of survival—compare that to today’s rate of small-business success, especially in today’s volatile market.

Full Support from the SAIA Whenever you plan to invest in an education-franchise concept, remember that the saia will be at-the-ready to offer its full support. as a franchisee, an ati will get the listing of the necessary equipment for practical applications, training materials, instruction manuals, supplies and all the required assistance from the franchisor. additionally, review and revisions happen at the saia level and is then provided to each ati as updates become available. this places the brunt of the time-intensive process on saia’s headquarters, freeing you up to run your business and interact with your customer base.

Marketing Benefits Along with this, education-franchise owners benefit from the different types of marketing campaigns started by the parent company, or the franchisor. this includes, but is not limited to, e-mail campaigns, website listing, saia events and physical collateral materials. at times, franchisors also offer training to their franchisees to assist in the management of their new business effectively, and develop effective marketing strategies already proven successful in other ati franchises. remember that the franchisors have the necessary knowledge on how to operate and manage business successfully and are ready to help investors and entrepreneurs who are willing to take on the franchise of their business.

Easier-to-Target Customers one of the biggest advantages of any education and training franchise is that a franchisee doesn’t have to exert as much effort to attract customers. the brand is already well-recognized in the market and has a strong reputation. the saia is known for offering high-quality education to the scaffold and access industry. by building upon this global reputation, training centers can broaden their reach and tap into the reputation and referrals of saia headquarters.

By Granville Loar , SAIA’s Dirctor of Education and Training, [email protected]

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Keeps You Fine-Tuned as an instructor for the saia, you are constantly in front of an audience and sharing your knowledge and expertise. Keeping yourself apprised of new equipment, regulations and changes impacting the industry and the job makes saia instructors the go-to subject matter experts. brian Haddle of crom equipment rentals,

inc. in gainesville, Fla. indicates, “as the instructor at an ati, my personal knowledge of the scaffolding subpart is continually refreshed making me an even stronger asset for all of the scaffolders at crom equipment rentals when they have questions about the regulations.”

the saia instructors are also very passionate about the training that they provide. Haddle continues, “since i began teaching the saia competent Person training course i have had more than 350 students with experience levels from first-time scaffolder to people with 20, and even 30, years of experience. yet everyone has told me that they got something out of the training that would make them better at their job.”

currently, the saia has 93 atis across the globe. these centers offer scaffold and access training in addition to their typical manufacturing, rental and/or construction businesses. Many use it as an added benefit to their clients, offering a training class to

complement their recent rental or purchase. others

have created a complete side business that fully rounds out their offerings. these businesses offer training to their customer base, as well as outside companies seeking the knowledge and expertise that these trainers offer.

don cloutier, eHs area Manager of the brock group in Portland, Maine states, “as an ati, i have traveled throughout the country representing the brock group and the scaffold & access industry association while providing scaffold training to many groups. this has proven to be a great forum to provide a higher level of training, interpretation to regulatory compliance, common industry situations/conditions, as well as answers to questions that attendees look for in an saia session. as a trainer, consistency and complete knowledge of the subject matter is essential so attendees can walk away with a greater understanding and confidence on how to plan, build and dismantle each scaffold safely. everyone should leave the session with a better understanding of their craft knowing the saia is continually addressing their everyday training needs.”

the saia is constantly looking to expand our training reach and making education access easy to those requesting it.

are you interested in added training to your existing business model? can you add saia training to a state or region currently not listed in our reach? contact saia’s headquarters for further information, or to get started in becoming an ati.

All these benefits make an education-franchise business a great option for anyone interested in expanding their existing business model. opening an education franchise ensures greater chances of success at an overall reduced risk. look at your current business and employee base. do you have a leader that possesses the knowledge that others naturally seek? tap into that resource and expand your current offerings—and know the saia is here to help. All these benefits make an education-franchise business a great option for anyone interested in expanding their existing business model. opening an education franchise ensures greater chances of success at an overall reduced risk. look at your current business and employee base. do you have a leader that possesses the knowledge that others naturally seek? tap into that resource and expand your current offerings—and know the saia is here to help.

About the author granville loar is the saia’s director of education and training. contact him at [email protected].•

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Continued from Page 19. the safespan platform consists of corrugated steel decking, longitudinal support cables and vertical suspension devices, which result in a very flexible overall system. although the deck is very light, it lacks the critical rigidity that a typical scaffold or suspended platform system provides. Unfortunately, it was the weight of more rigid systems that made them impossible to utilize, and engineers were faced with the task of stabilizing a system that would turn into a nearly 4,500 square foot flexible wind sail.

When the platform rotated to near vertical, engineers were concerned with high winds hitting the exposed face of the decking and slamming it into the underside of the bridge, while gravity attempted to shift the deck out of position. therefore, a series of rigid anti-uplift and horizontal bracing members were installed to hold the deck firmly in place, while intentionally passing the load to the stronger framing points of the bridge substructure. lastly, an array of vertical to horizontal suspension cables were devised to allow the platform to shift orientation, and eliminate any sag or sway of the deck toward the water.

although the structural evaluation of the bridge and platform design were extremely extensive, the final product functioned perfectly throughout the duration of the project. the entire system proved safe and stable, requiring very little modification or maintenance as the job proceeded. even with rain on 70% of the workdays, there were no breeches of the containment system, and the job finished on schedule and within budget.

the careful consideration and evaluation of all the potential risks, as well as close collaboration between the contractor, engineers and city representatives, were critical to the completion of this project. With another innovative solution executed with precision, the industry is that much more prepared for the next challenge to be presented.

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On november 29th 2012, on the second day of the annual construct canada show, the second women’s seminar was once again

held at the Metro toronto convention centre. this event was largely sponsored by etobicoke ironworks limited (eiW). as seminar organizer and marketing communications coordinator at eiW, i must say it was another successful seminar because of the help and support from this top notch team which i was so pleased to work with ever so efficiently. the following individuals made the 2012 seminar what it was and i was proud to stand with them (from right to left):

*Luana Buratynski, Equipment Coordinator, Carillion Canada*Enza Tiberi-Checchia, President, Decorenza Inc. (Speaker)*Elem Rinomato, President, Torino Drywall Inc. (Speaker)*Ani Bogovic, Owner, Dekla Developments & Founder/Chair, Women in Construction, WINC*Corinne Lynds, Editor, On-Site Magazine (Moderator)

a special thank you to the 79 attendees that participated with us, our numbers were up from the 42 registered attendees in 2011. the room was full of professionals in the field including my EIW colleague and 2011 co-moderator, lyn Hardy, sales Manager for the Miscellaneous Metals division. lyn Hardy also co-founded and initiated the first Women in Construction seminar in 2011 on behalf of etobicoke ironworks limited. it was wonderful to have everyone gather together to listen and share ideas. new to the 2012 seminar were the round table discussions which gave participants some time to meet and interact with fellow

attendees. events like this are very much what participants put into them; therefore we hope to hear feedback in order to make the next seminar even more helpful to you and your colleagues.

if you are wondering how you can get in touch with seminar organizers, please find our group on LinkedIn, as this is the best place for questions and answers as well as thoughtful discussions. the group is new and still growing, it was briefly announced at the seminar and for those that have not checked it out yet, it is called “Women in Construction - Construct Canada’s Seminar Group.” http://www.linkedin.com/roups?gid=4717489&trk=hb_side_g

For those that did not attend and do not know what the seminar was all about, it was called “build your network & grow your business.” it was designed to do more than motivate and inspire attendees because of the interactive experience allowing participates the opportunity to discuss, collaborate, and socialize with fellow peers. the speakers focused on sharing information and stories on how they built up and continue to add to their network while growing their business and facing the many challenges that women often find in our construction industry. attendees learned from hearing elem’s inspiring story of taking on her family business, as well as insights on how she motivates her team leading to her business growing to the success it is today. Participates also walked away with enza’s seven personally ‘tried and true’ tips for successful networking. the session closed off with Ani and Luana briefly speaking on the importance of joining groups and being active members in our industry/communities. to the females in the industry who participate in the many women’s construction groups on an ongoing basis and to all the individuals who support these groups, both men and women, it is with sincere applause and encouragement that i ask you to keep up the great work and to continue to built towards expanding your networks! after all, that is a sure way for all of us to grow and prosper. For anyone who is not currently involved with any groups or organizations, remember we are still at the start of a brand new year so why not try something new? Make 2013 the best year yet and get connected!

By Elisabeth Araujo, Etobicoke Ironworks Ltd., www.eiw.ca

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these carbon steel brackets are typically secured to concrete slab using two Ø 5/8" undercut anchors to provide the equivalent resistance to overturning, as determined by the application. they can also be welded into place on structural steel. The available standard finish is spray-on, to facilitate removal for welding. a standard outrigger beam is then fed through the bracket and bolted or pinned through the beam’s rear splice hole, providing a positive connection.

Temporary Tie-Back Anchors When a tie-back anchor is needed for temporary work, permanent anchors may not be available or may be impractical to install, depending on the application and the circumstances. there are a couple of quick and economical alternatives that can be chosen to ensure equipment, materials and workers are safely tied back. Plate Style these temporary anchors can be secured to concrete slab using four Ø 5/8” undercut anchors to provide the required 5,000 lbs load rating. similarly, they can also be welded into place on structural steel. Manufactured from carbon steel, the available standard finish is again spray-on to facilitate removal for welding. For maximum flexibility, these anchors can be oriented either horizontally (roof mounted) or vertically (wall mounted), and can be used for either equipment tie-back or as a fall arrest anchor. When selecting the undercut anchors that would be used to mount, the installer would work with the undercut anchor supplier to ensure that factors such as material type/construction, age, and general condition of the concrete is taken into consideration.

Through-Bolt Style these temporary tie-back anchors are secured through a Ø 1” hole in concrete slab up to 14” thick. Providing 5,000 lbs load rating, these carbon steel tie-back anchors are also suitable for use as either an equipment tie-back or as a fall arrest anchor.

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Klimer Platforms Inc. (Milton) • Nancy Gordon • 905.876.3262 • [email protected]

CLAC (Edmonton) • Frank Zee • 780.454.6181 • [email protected] Sca�old Training (Red Deer) • Geo� Lagoutte • 403.358.6948 • pinnaclesca�[email protected]

Skyway Canada Ltd. (Edmonton) • Trever Haisan • 780.413.8007 • [email protected]

Summit Swingstage (Sherwood Park) • Blake McGrath • 780.417.2551• [email protected]

Quinn Contracting Ltd. (Blackfalds) • Rick Beaulieu • 403.885.8906 • [email protected]

Critical Safety (Calgary) • Stewart Vandyke • 403.291.2293 • svandyke@sca�old.org

Urban Sca�olding Ltd. (Edmonton) • Wendy Larison • 780.452.5950 • [email protected]

Link Sca�old (Edmonton) • Johnny Simoes • 780.449.6111 • jsimoes@linksca�old.com

Standard Sca�old Inc. (Sherwood Park) • Jon Hokanson • 780.278.4303 • jon@standardsca�old.ca

J.V. Driver University (Leduc) • Brian Delman • 780.612.2269 • [email protected]

British Columbia

Sca�cat Staging Ltd. (Richmond) • Victor Kilp • 604.313.0489 • vkilp@sca�cat.com

Sky-Hi Sca�olding (Campbell River) • Dave Lewis • 250.287.7245 • sky-hi1@uniserve.

Newfoundland

SCAFFOLD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION of CANADA

Hightek Fall Protection (St. John’s) . Stephen Pike . 709.682.2104 . [email protected].

Manitoba New Height Industries Inc. (Winnipeg) . Bruce Waterer . 204.633.1700 . [email protected]

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Canadian AccreditedTraining Institues

19 Delta Park Blvd. · Brampton, Ontario, Canada · L6T 5E7Tel. (905) 494-1703 · Fax (905) 494-1965

2131-121st Avenue NE · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada · T6S 1B2Tel. (780) 472-6255 · Fax (780) 472-6290

145 Scott Road Sarnia · Ontario, Canada · M7T 7V8Tel. (519) 336-2777 · Fax (519) 336-2666

SCAFFOLDINGENCLOSURESSWINGSTAGES

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www.scafom.ca

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