Safety resources

Below are links to various valuable documents: legislated regulations, manufacturer's instructions, and best practices from within the industry. We are pleased to share these resources with our employees, clients, inspectors, and other partners. To access this information, we ask that you please sign in (above). Creating an account is quick, easy and free.

Safe work practices

It is every company's legislated responsibility to develop written Safe Work Practices tailored to the tasks their employees perform.

Our company's generalized step-by-step plan for basic swing stage assembly:
Skyline Swing Stage's Safe Work Procedures – Swing Stage Rigging (PDF)

Our company's generalized plan for materials hoisting:
Skyline Swing Stage's Critical Lift Plan (PDF)

Manufacturers' instructions

Using products according to their engineered design is the starting point of all legislation. The manufacturer or their agent are the only ones who can truly certify that an operator is authorized to use their equipment.

Skyclimber Operator's Manual (PDF)
Skyclimber Modular Platform Assembly Manual (PDF)

Rigging Hardware

Wire rope clips (PDF)
Fist grips (PDF)
Eye bolts (PDF)
Shackles (PDF)
Hooks (PDF)
Wedge sockets (PDF)
Blocks (PDF)
Slings & hitches (PDF)

Provincial Regulations

The most comprehensive source of legislation for the construction industry.

Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Regulation 217/2006 (PDF)
Manitoba Fall Protection Guide (PDF)
Manitoba Guide for Swing Stages (PDF)
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code (PDF)
Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (PDF)
Ontario Health and Safety Act, Regulation 213/91 (PDF)
Ontario Suspended Access Regulations, Illustrated Guide (PDF)

Federal Regulations

The Minister of Labour legislates the Canada Labour Code (includes Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304), more general workplace safety information ranging from lighting and sound requirements to washroom facilities)

Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations SOR/86-304 (PDF)

For your reference some applicable sections are:

2.16 (p.11) - inspection of permanent anchors
Part 3 (p.17-23) - temporary (scaffold) structures
12.10  (p.114-16)  - fall protection systems
Part 14 (p.123-139) - material handling (hoisting/craning)

Scaffold Industry Association of Canada

SIAC is a self-governing association that is consulted in the formulation of legislation and that determines “Best Practice”.

Code of Safe Practice for Suspended Powered Scaffolds (PDF)
Code of Safe Practice for Rolling Scaffolds (PDF)
Code of Safe Practice for Tube and Clamp Scaffolds (PDF)

Canadian Standards Association

CSA is a membership-based association to develop standards (like ANSI) and test products (like UL) to enhance public safety. Both UL (ULC) and CSA are now “Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories” both in Canada & US. Their standards are often included in the Provincial and Federal legislation and may be used by manufacturers to certify product compliance.

CSA Standard Z91—Health and Safety Code for Suspended Equipment Operations (PDF)
CSA Standard Z271-98—Safety Code for Suspended Elevating Equipment (PDF)

Construction Safety Association of Ontario

CSAO is a not-for-profit entity serving the Ontario construction industry as a provider of health and safety information.

Sling Safety (PDF)
Hoisting and Rigging Safety (PDF)

Online resources

Canadian Center for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS) is a federal government agency in Hamilton, Ontario that reports to the Minister of Labour that plays an educational role rather than a legislative one. Their website can be found at: www.ccohs.ca.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private organization to promote standards of quality and strengthen the U.S. position in the global marketplace. Their website can be found at: www.ansi.org.

Underwriters Laboratory of Canada (ULC): an organization that serves as a third party to test products for public safety. Their website can be found at: www.ulc.ca.

Please note: While every effort is made to ensure that this information is up-to-date, it is provided for informational purposes only. Skyline Swing Stage cannot assume responsibility for injuries or liabilities resulting from errors, omissions, inaccuracies or out-of-date information. If in doubt, always check with the regulatory body in your area.