Kinex Arena roof prep for asbestos abatement

Preparing the roof of the Kinex Arena in St. Albert for asbestos abatement in 2024, with every Rawk J worker tied off to a fall-arrest line while opening up and sealing the roof.

The job

In 2024, Rawk J prepared the roof of the Kinex Arena in St. Albert for an asbestos abatement project. Roof work on a building this size means two hazards at once: working at height and handling materials that may contain asbestos.

Working safely at height

• Every worker wore a full-body harness tied off to a fall-arrest lifeline anchored across the roof
• Hard hats and high-visibility vests on the whole crew

Prepping the roof

• Roof seams were taped and sealed in sections along the roof
• Roofing layers were cut back by hand to open up the work areas around the roof equipment

Good prep is what makes the abatement itself go safely and on schedule, and it's the same certified, safety-first approach we bring to every job, from a single house to a city arena.