06/15/2015

MAST-CLIMBING WORK PLATFORM SAFE USE, MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION

 
The purpose of this alert is to provide important information regarding mast-climbing work platform safety. The recent death of two Ontario workers who were on a mast-climbing work platform when it collapsed prompted Ministry of Labour Inspectors and Engineers to undertake a review of similar mast-climbing platforms.Any serious defects in the structural elements of mast-climbing work platformscould, if not addressed,significantly increase the likelihood of failure.
 
Please see attached alert.