Feature Story: Student project keeps roof inspectors safe

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A co-op work term opened the door for two University of Regina engineering students to come up with a a device to prevent injuries and save lives when people are climbing on roofs. Falls are the number one killer in construction, according to the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association. The Portable Ground-Based Fall Restraint System is a safety device that keeps roof inspectors safe in the event of an accident. Sydney Dreger and Adam McEwen showed off their design at the University of Regina’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Project Day recently.