Worker was on roof without fall protection

British Columbia employer Shift Energy Group Inc. has been fined $86,319.92 for a fall-related violation in the workplace.

The company was installing a solar energy system at a residence in Victoria when WorkSafeBC inspected the site and observed a worker installing a mounting bracket on a 6:12 sloped roof.

“No fall protection was in place, exposing the worker — who was also a supervisor — to a fall risk of up to 10.4 metres (34 feet),” said WorkSafeBC.

“The firm failed to ensure fall protection was used, and failed to provide its workers with the information, instruction, training, and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety — both repeated violations. The firm also failed to have a written fall protection plan in place. The

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