Suspended Access
Northern Strands Suspended Access provides safe, reliable, and customizable work-at-height solutions — backed by one of Canada's largest rental fleets, field experts, engineers and a warehouse stocking every accessory you might need for your project.
Capabilities
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- Swing stage & platform assembly
- Engineered anchor points
- Material handling solutions
- Rescue planning & equipment
On Site Training
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- Suspended Access
- Fall arrest
- Below the Hook Rigging
Purchase / Rentals
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- Western Canada’s largest suspended access rental fleet
- Swing stages, platforms & hoists
- Accessories in stock
Sales & Rentals
[Placeholder intro — copy pending] From platforms and baskets to permanent equipment and rigging, explore what Northern Strands sells and rents for suspended access work.
Services
[Placeholder intro — copy pending] From system setup and reconfiguration to recertification, maintenance, consulting, engineering and training — pick a service to jump straight to the details.
PPE Built for Working at Height
Personal Protective Equipment
[Placeholder intro — copy pending] Harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, anchors and more — shop the PPE that keeps suspended access crews safe.
Visit The Store
Related Projects
International Shaft Sinking Rope Up
[Placeholder pick — James to confirm SA-specific projects] A client engaged Northern Strands Group of Companies (NSGC) to supply specialized rope tensioning equipment and qualified operators to support the rope up of their shaft sinking stage and service winches at a mine near Sydney, Australia.
Shaft Rope–Up
[Placeholder pick] Fortis has recently completed the successful rope-up of the production and service hoists internationally, completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
Shaft Rope And Skip Replacement
[Placeholder pick] Fortis was contracted in the United States to complete a head rope replacement and skip replacement in a shaft during a long wall shutdown.
Resources
User Guides
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum platform length Northern Strands can assemble?
[Placeholder — real Q&As pending from James] With modular components, Northern Strands can assemble platforms ranging from 1 to 19 metres long.
Can Northern Strands supply custom-length suspension cables?
[Placeholder] Custom rigging solutions are designed and assembled in-house to meet all applicable standards.
Do rentals include rescue planning support?
[Placeholder] Northern Strands can assist with comprehensive rescue plans and equipment for work-at-height compliance.