Why Every Public Building Needs a Low-Cost Retrieval Device for Confined Spaces

When we think of confined spaces, industrial worksites often come to mind — pipelines, plants, or remote facilities. But confined spaces aren’t limited to remote job sites. They're present in public buildings, schools, hospitals, and commercial properties too — maintenance shafts, crawlspaces, HVAC areas, water tanks, and more.

The risk? When emergencies occur in these low-risk confined spaces, every second counts, and most buildings are unprepared.

The Safety Requirement You Might Be Missing

According to Canadian safety regulations, every confined space must have a rescue plan — even if it's classified as "low risk." In the past, meeting this requirement meant hiring full-scale rescue teams, which can be expensive, complex, and hard to justify for small or low-frequency entries.

But that’s where Dragon Hooks come in.

What Are Dragon Hooks?

Dragon Hooks are an innovative, cost-effective retrieval solution: industrial-grade coveralls equipped with rigid hooks sewn into the shoulders. In the event of an emergency, a rescuer can quickly pull a person out to safety without needing to enter the confined space themselves — drastically reducing response time and eliminating unnecessary risk.

It’s a simple but powerful solution that can replace the need for large, high-cost rescue teams in many low-risk settings.

Why Public Buildings Need This

Many public buildings rely on their own maintenance staff or contracted workers to access confined spaces. In most cases, these staff are entering without an adequate retrieval device — which not only violates safety standards but puts workers at real physical risk.

Dragon Hooks allow facility managers to:

• Stay compliant with OHS confined space entry regulations
• Improve emergency response preparedness
• Avoid the cost and complexity of hiring rescue teams
• Protect the health and safety of in-house workers

This makes Dragon Hooks an ideal solution for public buildings like universities, malls, arenas, office complexes, hospitals, and more.

Designed for Simplicity and Speed

Unlike traditional retrieval systems, Dragon Hooks require no setup. The coveralls are worn just like any safety garment. In an emergency, there's no time lost setting up mechanical devices or waiting for responders. Anyone nearby can assist in a safe and effective rescue.

Affordable, Compliant, Reliable

Dragon Hooks are specifically designed for low-risk confined spaces, meeting Canadian regulations while reducing operational costs. It’s an affordable safety upgrade with a high return on peace of mind.