Individual also working too close to overhead power line, employer fined $16K
Coast Mountain Roof of Vancouver has been fined $16,118.
This firm was replacing the roof of a commercial building. WorkSafeBC observed one of the firm's workers performing torch-on work on the parapet wall on one corner of the roof. The worker was working without the benefit of a fall protection system, exposing the worker to a fall risk up to 9.1 metres.
The worker was also working in close proximity to a 12.5 kV overhead power line, and in the direct line of sight of a supervisor for the firm. WorkSafeBC issued a stop-work order.
The firm failed to ensure the use of fall protection and to ensure workers maintained the minimum approach distance from exposed electrical conductors. These were both high-risk violations. The firm also failed to provide its workers with the information, instruction, training, and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety.
Source: WorkSafeBC
