Development of a new type of safety fence for use in the construction industry Abstract Fall-arrest devices are not widely used during concreting and formwork, activities entailing a significant risk of falling. Among the factors militating against their use are their ineffectiveness, the complex installation procedures required, and poor inter-system compatibility. This project therefore developed a fall-prevention device for use on concrete flooring and fly-forms during formworking. The design of the initial prototype was derived from a comparative analysis of currently available equipment. Literature review and consultation with CSST (Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail du Québec, Québec Occupational Health and Safety Commission) inspectors and industry representatives provided information which was used to optimize the prototype, most notably by adapting it for use on concrete flooring. The modified prototype was then installed on a construction site and the comments and suggestions of users and observers collected. The new safety fence is non-degradable and provides protection continuously throughout its length. Capable of lateral adjustment, it may be installed either perpendicularly or at an angle, and at any distance from the perimeter. Further protection is afforded by the presence, on the exterior of the apparatus, of anchor rings for lanyards. The ring which anchors the fence to the concrete slabs may be installed either before or after concreting. Produced Under this Project Scientific Publications Safety fence assembly for user in a building under constructionArteau J., Bertrand R.Source : Institut de recherche en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 29 novembre 1988, 8 p., Classification internationale (4e éd.) : E04G 021/32, E04G 001/26, Brevet no 4787475, États-Unis, Classe canadienne : 91/19, 29 octobre 1991, Brevet no 1291356, CanadaAnchor for temporary safety fenceArteau J., Bertrand R.Source : Institut de recherche en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 16 mai 1989, 6 p., Classification internationale (4e éd.) : E04H 017/22, Brevet no 4830341, États-Unis, 21 avril 1992, Classe canadienne : 91/19, Brevet no 1299002, CanadaStatic and dynamic testing of tubular sections in bending collapse: experimental methodCorbeil J.-F., Arteau J., Lan A.Source : in SEM 8th International Congress on Experimental Mechanics (8e : June 10-13, 1996 : Nashville, Tennessee) 1996 Additional Information Type: Project Number: 0087-0290 Status: Completed Research Field: Mechanical and Physical Risk Prevention Team: Jean Arteau (IRSST)Raymond Bertrand (Atelier de design urbain de Montréal)