At HITE Engineering, we specialize in comprehensive engineering services for fall arrest and travel restraint systems across Ontario. Whether you manage a commercial property, oversee a construction site, or operate an industrial facility, ensuring the integrity of your fall protection systems is not just a regulatory requirement — it’s critical to worker safety.
Our services are fully aligned with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the relevant CSA standards: Z91, Z259, and Z271. All reports are signed and sealed by Professional Engineers licensed in Ontario.
We provide inspection, certification, and design services for all major fall arrest and façade access systems, including:
Our inspections are conducted under the direct supervision of licensed engineers, with extensive field experience across residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities throughout Ontario.
Annual inspections are required under CSA Z91-17 and are critical to maintaining safe and compliant systems. During each inspection, we:
Our reports provide official certification and meet Ministry of Labour (MOL) requirements for legal recordkeeping and due diligence.
For new construction or retrofit projects, we offer custom-engineered designs for fall arrest and travel restraint systems. Every design is developed to meet site-specific needs and CSA/legislative requirements, considering:
Designs include roof anchor layouts, lifeline configurations, and detailed CAD drawings — all sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer. If existing systems are deficient, we can guide full compliance restoration, including re-engineering, upgrades, and project management.
Our streamlined process ensures clarity, accountability, and compliance:
Our evaluations are focused not just on code compliance — but on protecting lives. We address common high-risk fall hazards, including:
By mitigating these risks, our inspections help prevent life-threatening incidents and liability exposure.
Beyond inspection, we also support your team with practical and enforceable documentation:
These documents are tailored to your system and facility — ensuring usability and clarity for both internal staff and third-party contractors.
Annual roof anchor safety inspections are conducted in accordance with the latest applicable standards to visually review the roof fall protection arrest system to ensure its integrity and functionality have not been compromised; followed by a comprehensive report listing remedial action(s) should they be required.
Design of industrial, commercial and institutional building facade access systems, including: suspended stages to access interior (underside of atriums), sofits and exterior glazing, davit arms, bases, roof anchors, outriggers and monorail trolley winches.
Non-destructive testing (load testing) of the system to confirm its integrity and ensure it has not been degraded over its service life.
Prepare safe work procedures for the operation, maintenance and fall protection inspection of access systems.
Provision of a certificate of inspection, signed and sealed by a professional engineer in Ontario.
Project management for safety upgrades.
To remain compliant and minimize safety risks, we recommend the following inspection intervals:
| Component | Inspection Frequency |
|---|---|
| Roof anchors & lifelines | Annually (or per manufacturer guidelines) |
| Adhesive anchors | Load test every 5 years (CSA Z91 / Z271) |
| BMUs, davits, outriggers | Annually (or as manufacturer requires) |
| Guardrails & passive systems | Annually or during general safety reviews |
| After incidents or retrofits | Immediately following event or system change |
We track reinspection dates and can set up scheduled inspections to ensure you’re always in compliance.
If your fall arrest system hasn’t been inspected this year — or you’re unsure whether it meets today’s CSA and OHSA requirements — now is the time to act. Delayed inspections can lead to stop-work orders, insurance complications, or serious injury.
Contact HITE Engineering today for a quote, inspection, or consultation.
Your legal compliance and worker safety start with proper certification — and we’re here to help.
