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British Columbia

Last updated on June 16, 2026

>2m (6.5ft) wide
marked with raised warning line 2m (6.5ft) of the edge
CHECK FOR SAFETY MONITOR

Alberta

Last updated on June 16, 2026

>2m (6.5ft) wide
marked with raised warning line 2m (6.5ft) of the edge
<4 degrees slope toward an unguarded edge

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 16, 2026

>2m (6.5ft) wide
marked with raised warning line 2m (6.5ft) of the edge

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 16, 2026

>2m (6.5ft) wide
marked with raised warning line 2m (6.5ft) of the edge
3/12 rise/run toward an unguarded edge

CSA

Last updated on June 16, 2026

2m (6.5ft) wide
marked with raised warning line 2m (6.5ft) of the edge

British Columbia

Last updated on June 16, 2026

WorkSafeBC
www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/tools-machinery-equipment/fall-protection

Alberta

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Alberta OH&S
https://ohs-pubstore.labour.alberta.ca/

Ontario

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-labour-immigration-training-skills-development

Provides:

Information on occupational health and safety
Access to OHSA and regulations
Toll-free: 1-877-202-0008

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 16, 2026

WorkSafe Saskatchewan
https://www.worksafesask.ca/prevention/slips-trips-falls/fall-arrest-systems/

Manitoba

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
https://www.wcb.mb.ca

Quebec

Last updated on June 16, 2026

CNESST
https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 16, 2026

WorkSafeNB
https://ohsguide.worksafenb.ca/topic/fallprotection.html

Nova Scotia

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Nova SAFE
https://www.novasafe.ca/en/topics/fall_protection

Prince Edward Island

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Workers Compensation Board
https://wcb.pe.ca

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 16, 2026

WorkplaceNL
https://ohsguide.workplacenl.ca

Federal

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Government of Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/workplace.html

CSA

Last updated on June 16, 2026

CSA Z259 series standards for fall protection

British Columbia

Last updated on June 16, 2026

1.22m (4ft)

Alberta

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft)

Ontario

Last updated on June 16, 2026

1.07m (3.5ft)

Quebec

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft)
Or 1.5m (4.9ft) into a tank, basin or well

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 16, 2026

1.2m (4ft)

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 16, 2026

1.22m (4ft)

CSA

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Dependent on Hazard Assessment

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 16, 2026

1.2m (4ft) and less than 3m (10ft)

British Columbia

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Be placed on a firm level surface and of sufficient length to be safe during the work activity.
Be placed at approximately 15 degrees from vertical.
Project >1m (3ft) above the exit point.

Alberta

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Secured against movement and stable.
Project >1m (3ft) above the exit point.
Placed at <14 degrees from vertical.

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Secured against movement during use.
Project >1m (3ft) above the exit point.
Placed at <14 degrees from vertical.
May not be metal when it may come into contact with an energized conductor.

Manitoba

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Secured against movement during use.
Project >1m (3ft) above the exit point.
Placed at <14 degrees from vertical.
Is not used to perform work from the top two rungs.

Ontario

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Be secured at the top and bottom.
Project >90cm (2.5ft) above the exit point.
Placed between <19.5 and >14 degrees from vertical.
Have clear space of 15 cm behind each rung

Quebec

Last updated on June 16, 2026

May not be metal when it may come into contact with an electrical conductor.
Face the ladder at all times.
Maintain 3 points of contact.

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Secured against movement and stable.
Project >1m (3ft) above the exit point.
May not be made of metal if it may come into contact with an electrical conductor.

Prince Edward Island

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Secured against movement and stable.
Project >1m (3ft) above the exit point.
Placed at <14 degrees from vertical.
May not be made of metal if it may come into contact with an electrical conductor.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Secured against movement and stable.
Project >1m (3ft) above the exit point.
Placed at <14 degrees from vertical.

British Columbia

Last updated on June 19, 2026

8kN (1800lbf)

Alberta

Last updated on June 19, 2026

8kN (1800lbf)

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 19, 2026

8kN (1800lbf)

Manitoba

Last updated on June 19, 2026

8kN (1800lbf)

Ontario

Last updated on June 19, 2026

8kN (1800lbf)

Quebec

Last updated on June 19, 2026

8kN (1800lbf)

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 19, 2026

CSA Standard

Nova Scotia

Last updated on June 19, 2026

8kN (1800lbf)

Prince Edward Island

Last updated on June 19, 2026

CSA Standard

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 19, 2026

CSA Standard

Federal

Last updated on June 19, 2026

CSA Standard

CSA

Last updated on June 19, 2026

8kN (1800lbf)

British Columbia

Last updated on June 23, 2026

1.2m (4ft) or less without a shock absorber
2m (6.5t) or less with a shock absorber

1.2m (4ft) or less without a shock absorber

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 23, 2026

1.2m (4ft) or less without a shock absorber
2m (6.5t) or less with a shock absorber

Manitoba

Last updated on June 23, 2026

1.2m (4ft) or less excluding the shock absorber

Quebec

Last updated on June 23, 2026

1.8m (5ft)

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 23, 2026

1.8m (6ft)

Nova Scotia

Last updated on June 23, 2026

1.2m (4ft) or less without a shock absorber

Prince Edward Island

Last updated on June 23, 2026

1.2m (4ft) or less without a shock absorber unless extended it exceeds the working distance

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 23, 2026

1.2m (4ft) or less without a shock absorber unless extended it exceeds the working distance

Federal

Last updated on June 23, 2026

CSA Standard

CSA

Last updated on June 23, 2026

Fall-Arrest: 1.8m (6ft)
Fall-Restraint 0.6m (2ft)

British Columbia

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf)

Alberta

Last updated on June 23, 2026

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16kN (3600lbf) per worker
Or 2 time MAF per worker

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf) per worker

Manitoba

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf)

Ontario

Last updated on June 23, 2026

Installed per Ont. Building Code
(is Engineered)

Quebec

Last updated on June 23, 2026

18kN (4000lbf)
Or 2 times MAF Certified by a P. Eng

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf)
Or 4 time the MAF

Nova Scotia

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf) for nonengineered anchors
2 time MAF for Engineered anchors

Prince Edward Island

Last updated on June 23, 2026

17.8kN (4000lbf)
OR Maximum load which ever is greater

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kn (5000lbf)
Or Maximum load which ever is greater
Or approved by a P. Eng

Federal

Last updated on June 23, 2026

CSA Standard

CSA

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf)

British Columbia

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf)

Alberta

Last updated on June 23, 2026

16kN (3600lbf) per worker
Or 2 time MAF per worker

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 23, 2026

8.75kN (2000lbf) per worker

Manitoba

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf)

Ontario

Last updated on June 23, 2026

Installed per Ont. Building Code
(is Engineered)

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf)
Or 4 time the MAF

Nova Scotia

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf) for nonengineered anchors
2 time MAF for Engineered anchors

Federal

Last updated on June 23, 2026

CSA Standard

CSA

Last updated on June 23, 2026

6kN (1350lbf)

British Columbia

Last updated on May 15, 2026

3m (10ft)
Or where a greater risk of injury exists

Alberta

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Permanent area greater than 1.2m (4ft) less than 3m (10ft)
Temporary area greater than 3m (10ft)
Or where a greater risk of injury exists

Ontario

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft)
1.2m (3.9ft) with wheelbarrow
Or where greater risk of injury exists

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft)

Quebec

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft)
1.2m (3.9ft) with wheelbarrow
Or where greater risk of injury exists

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft)
Or where a greater risk of injury exists

Nova Scotia

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft)
Or where a greater risk of injury exists

Prince Edward Island

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft)
Or where a greater risk of injury exists

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft)
Or where a greater risk of injury exists

Federal

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft)
Or where a greater risk of injury exists

CSA

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Dependent on Hazard Assessment

British Columbia

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Support for safety nets must be certified by a P.Eng.

Alberta

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Hooks or shackles >22kN Meets ANSI A10.11-1989 (R1998)

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Supports certified by a P.Eng. Hooks or shackles >22kN Mesh <= 150mm by 150mm & <= 8mm dia. & equivalent MBS to # 1 manilla rope 9mm dia.

Manitoba

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Installed and tested by a P.Eng. before put in service

Ontario

Last updated on June 24, 2026

A P.Eng. or a competent person under their supervision must inspect and test the safety net before put in service Meets ANSI A10.11-1989 (R1998)

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Joints to other safety nets has greater strength than net No obstructions or debris between the worker and the net

Quebec

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Support 115kg (254lb) falling from a 6m (10ft) with a 3x Safety Factor Mesh about 150mm by 150mm

Nova Scotia

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Meets ANSI A10.11-1989 (R1998)
No obstructions or debris between the worker and the net

Prince Edward Island

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Meets ANSI A10.11-1989 (R1998)

Worker cannot contact a surface at max deflection

No obstructions or debris between the worker and the net

Joints to other safety nets equal to the net

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Meets ANSI A10.11-1989 (R1998)

No obstructions or debris between the worker and the net

Joints to other safety nets equal to the net

Federal

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Meets ANSI A10.11-1989 (R1998)

Alberta

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Extend 2.4m (7.9 ft) past work area & <6.0m (19.7ft) below

Max deflection does not let the worker to contact another surface

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Extend 2.0m (6.7ft) past work area & <6.0m (19.7ft) below

Manitoba

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Extend 2.5m (8.2ft) past work area & <7.7m (25.3ft) below

Quebec

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Installed <6m (19.7ft) below work area

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Worker cannot contact a surface at max deflection

Nova Scotia

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Extend 2.4m (7.9 ft) past work area & <9.0m (29.5ft) below

Worker cannot contact a surface at max deflection

Prince Edward Island

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Extend 2.4m (7.9 ft) past work area and <4.6m (15ft) below

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 24, 2026

Extend 2.4m (7.9 ft) past work area & <4.6m (15ft) below

Worker cannot contact a surface at max deflection

British Columbia

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf)
Or 2 time the MAF

Alberta

Last updated on June 23, 2026

16kN (3600lbf) per worker
Or 2 time MAF per worker

Ontario

Last updated on June 23, 2026

8kN (1800lbf) without shock absorber
Or 6kN (1350lbf) with shock absorber

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kn (5000lbf)
Or 4 time the MAF

Nova Scotia

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf) for nonengineered anchors
2 time MAF for Engineered anchors

Prince Edward Island

Last updated on June 23, 2026

17.8kN (4000lbf)
OR maximum load which ever is greater

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf)
Or Maximum load which ever is greater
Or approved by a P. Eng

Federal

Last updated on June 23, 2026

CSA Standard

CSA

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf)

British Columbia

Last updated on June 23, 2026

3.5kN (800lbf)
Or 4 times the worker weight

Alberta

Last updated on June 23, 2026

3.5kN (800lbf) per worker

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 23, 2026

3.5kN (800lbf) per worker

Manitoba

Last updated on June 23, 2026

2kN (450lbf)

Ontario

Last updated on June 23, 2026

2kN (450lbf)
Or authorized by an P. Eng

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf)
Or 4 time the MAF

Nova Scotia

Last updated on June 23, 2026

22kN (5000lbf) for nonengineered anchors
2 time MAF for Engineered anchors

Federal

Last updated on June 23, 2026

CSA Standard

CSA

Last updated on June 23, 2026

6kN (1350lbf)

British Columbia

Last updated on June 19, 2026

Within 1.2m (4ft) of lower level\nMBS of 27kN (6000lbf)

Alberta

Last updated on June 19, 2026

Within 1.2m (4ft) of lower level
Meets CSA Standards

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 19, 2026

Must extend to the lower level
12mm nylon
15mm polypropylene
8mm wire rope
MBS 22kN (5000lbf)

Manitoba

Last updated on June 19, 2026

Must extend to the lower level Meets CSA Standards

Ontario

Last updated on June 19, 2026

Must extend to the ground
Have a positive stop to ensure the device does not run off
Used by one person at a time
5⁄8" diameter (three-strand or kernmantle) synthetic fibre rope

Quebec

Last updated on June 19, 2026

Meet CSA Standards Used by one person at a time Less than 90m (295ft)

New Brunswick

Last updated on June 19, 2026

Extend to safe level
Used by one person at a time
Meet CSA Standards

Nova Scotia

Last updated on June 19, 2026

Meet CSA Standards

Prince Edward Island

Last updated on June 19, 2026

Extend to safe level, be secured at the bottom, used by one person at a time, meet CSA Standards

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 19, 2026

Meet CSA Standards

Federal

Last updated on June 19, 2026

Meet CSA Standards

CSA

Last updated on June 19, 2026

WIRE ROPE - MBS 22kN (5000lbf), stretch less than 10% under 8kN, no splices/knots, except the terminations
SYNTHETIC - MBS 27kN (6000lbf), stretch less than 10% under 8kN, min. 12 mm synthetic rope, NOT be made of polypropylene

British Columbia

Last updated on June 16, 2026

7.5m (25ft) without guardrails

Alberta

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft) or more (without guardrails)

Saskatchewan

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft) or more (without guardrails)

Manitoba

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft) – written safe-work procedures required

Newfoundland and Labrador

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Required where fall-arrest systems or safety nets are used

Prince Edward Island

Last updated on June 16, 2026

Required where fall-arrest systems or safety nets are used

Federal

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft)
Or where a greater risk of injury exists

CSA

Last updated on June 16, 2026

3m (10ft) or more (without guardrails)

Federal

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Manitoba

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New Brunswick

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Northwest Territories

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Nova Scotia

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Quebec

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Yukon

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Yukon

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Manitoba

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Nova Scotia

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CSA

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Nova Scotia

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CSA

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