The province is reminding employers to make sure their workers have proper fall protection while working high up off the ground.
This comes after Norwin Roofing Ltd. out of Winnipeg was fined $24,000 for not ensuring one of their employees was equipped with proper fall protection while working at heights in an area where a guardrail had been removed.
On March 30th, 2020, a worker employed by the company was clearing debris off a roof near the mentioned area where a guardrail was removed. The worker fell approximately 20 feet, hitting a smaller roof portion on the way down. This resulted in fractures to the ribs and spine as well as internal injuries.
Officials from Workplace Safety and Health did an investigation and laid charges under the Workplace Safety and Health act. Norwin Roofing Ltd. pleaded guilty on December 12th.
More information can be found in the Manitoba Government media release here.
