Lawlor Safety Tech Services
Safety Equipment Inspection, Revalidation & Rentals
Inspect.
Revalidate.
Rent.
Manufacturer-trained technicians. Hamilton service centre, with on-site servicing available at your facility.
More than a safety retailer
The equipment is the easy part. Keeping it certified is the work.
Lawlor Safety has supplied safety equipment since 1962. Tech Services is the department that keeps it compliant afterward. Our technicians are manufacturer-trained and authorized to inspect, revalidate, repair and calibrate the equipment we sell — fall protection, gas detection, confined space and respiratory. Work is carried out at our Hamilton service centre, with on-site servicing available at your facility. Equipment leaves documented, tagged and ready to go back on the job.
Three paths
Where do you need to start?
Inspection & revalidation
Harness, lanyard and SRL inspection
Inspection identifies damage before it matters. Revalidation returns equipment to a certified state so it can go back on a job.
Why inspect and revalidate
- Keep workers safe
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
- Reduce cost compared to replacing equipment
- Maintain reliable performance on the job
- Identify potential issues early, through professional inspection
- Extend the lifespan of your product
Products we inspect and revalidate
- Harnesses
- Lanyards
- Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRL)
- Personal Fall Limiters (PFL)
- Gas monitor calibrations
Also serviced
- Tripod inspection & service
- Winch inspection & service
How often
Inspection frequency
Two different schedules, and they are not interchangeable.
Before each use
Inspect for wear, tear, cuts or corrosion before every use.
Plus a documented, formal inspection by a competent person annually, or as required by local legislation.
Calibration every 6 months
Calibration adjusts sensor accuracy using certified gas. It is separate from the bump test you run more frequently — see below.
Gas detection
Gas monitor calibration & repair
Services
- Repair & calibration
- Functional testing & verification
Brands stocked
- BW
- Dräger
- MSA
Brands serviced
- BW
- Dräger
Service coverage is primarily BW and Dräger. Ask about other makes.
Know the difference
Bump test vs. calibration
Both are routine. Only one of them adjusts the instrument.
Verify
Bump test
Checks that the sensor and alarm function — that the monitor responds to gas and that the alarm sounds.
A bump test confirms the instrument reacts. It does not correct how accurately it reads.
Adjust
Calibration
Adjusts sensor accuracy using certified gas, bringing readings back within specification.
Calibration is what returns a monitor to a compliant, certified state. Every six months.
Respiratory
Respirator fit testing
Proper respirator fit is essential for protecting workers from airborne hazards. Our qualitative fit testing confirms a respirator forms a proper seal and meets workplace safety requirements.
What the fit test includes
- Review of respirator face piece components and proper use
- Guidance on cartridges and selecting the correct protection
- Confirmation of CSA clean-shaven requirements for an effective seal
- Demonstration of proper donning procedures and seal checks
- Irritant smoke test to verify respirator seal during movement
Users perform a series of movements — turning the head, looking up and down, bending — to simulate real working conditions while the seal is evaluated.
Users receive a Fit Test Card and completed paperwork confirming respirator size and model. Fit tests are valid for up to 2 years, and documentation can be provided to workplace health and safety personnel.
Rentals
Certified equipment, daily to monthly
Why rent
- Lower upfront costs compared to purchasing equipment
- Access to high-quality, certified equipment when you need it
- Ideal for short-term jobs, projects, or seasonal work
- No maintenance or storage responsibilities
All three rates are listed for every item. Weekly beats daily at four days; monthly beats weekly at roughly three weeks.
Confined space
| Equipment | Includes | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 ft Tripod | Tripod, carabiner, pulley, carrying bag | $60 | $200 | $550 |
| 50 ft Retrieval SRL | Retrieval SRL, mount bracket | $85 | $260 | $750 |
| 130 ft Retrieval SRL | Retrieval SRL, mount bracket | $100 | $350 | $850 |
| 60 ft Equipment Winch | Winch, carrying bag | $85 | $260 | $750 |
| 100 ft Equipment Winch | Winch, carrying bag | $100 | $350 | $850 |
| Davit Mast | — | $75 | $250 | $700 |
| Davit 3-Piece Portable Base | — | $75 | $250 | $700 |
| Davit Hitch Mount Base | — | $75 | $250 | $500 |
| Davit Mount for Miller SRL-R | — | $30 | $100 | $250 |
| Davit Mount for DBI SRL-R | — | $30 | $100 | $250 |
| 8 in Blower with 25 ft Ducting | — | $75 | $250 | $650 |
| Rescue SCBA, 45-min Cylinder | Weekly minimum — no daily rate | $400 | $1,400 |
Fall protection
| Equipment | Includes | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 ft Leading Edge SRL | SRL, carabiner | $50 | $175 | $475 |
| 50 ft Leading Edge SRL | SRL, carabiner | $60 | $195 | $500 |
| Reusable Leading Edge Swivel Mount Anchor | — | $50 | $175 | $475 |
Gas detection
| Equipment | Includes | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Gas Monitor | — | $30 | $100 | $250 |
| Four Gas Monitor (CO / H₂S / LEL / O₂) | — | $60 | $175 | $450 |
| Four Gas Monitor with Integrated Pump | — | $80 | $225 | $650 |
| External Pump for Dräger Four Gas Monitor | — | $25 | $85 | $175 |
| Portable Gas Monitor Bump Kit | Gas cylinder, manual regulator | $40 | $130 | $350 |
| Portable Gas Monitor Docking Station Kit | Gas cylinder, demand flow regulator, dock, carrying case | $100 | $325 | $950 |
| Single Exotic Gas Monitor | Monitor for a less common gas, beyond the standard four | $50 | $175 | $475 |
Rates in CAD, effective August 2026. Subject to change — contact Tech Services to confirm.
More rental equipment available — please inquire.
Know the difference
Winch vs. retrieval fall arrest system
They mount in the same places and they are not the same equipment.
Movement
Winch
A mechanical device used to safely raise or lower a worker or tools during confined space entry and exit. Designed for controlled movement.
A winch is not designed to stop a fall.
Fall arrest + rescue
Retrieval fall arrest system
A safety system that stops a worker's fall and allows them to be quickly retrieved afterward — fall protection and rescue capability combined.
Both are available to rent. If you are unsure which the job calls for, ask.
Training
Product training and demos
Product training and demonstrations are available for the equipment we supply and service. Instructor-led safety courses are also offered, with a dedicated training space at our Guelph location and on-site training available at your facility.
Guelph training space
61A Victoria Road South, Guelph
On-site training
Delivered at your workplace, on your equipment.
Top products we service
The equipment we sell is the equipment we service
Every category below is supported by our own technicians — inspected, revalidated, calibrated and repaired in Hamilton.
MSA · DBI-Sala · MillerFull-body harnessesInspection · Revalidation
Shop harnesses›
Miller · DBI-SalaShock-absorbing lanyardsInspection · Revalidation
Shop lanyards›
DBI-Sala · Miller · ProtectaSRLs & PFLsRepair · Revalidation
Shop SRLs & PFLs›
MSA · DBI-SalaTripods & winchesInspection · Service
Shop tripods›
3M · ProtectaAnchors & tie-off adaptorsInspection
Shop anchors›
BW · DrägerSingle gas monitorsCalibration · Repair
Shop single gas›
BW · Dräger · MSAFour gas monitorsCalibration · Repair
Shop four gas›
BW · DrägerDocking stations & bump kitsCalibration · Service
Shop docking›
Confined spaceBlowers & ductingService · Rental
Shop blowers›
MSA · DrägerRescue SCBA & retrievalInspection · Rental
Shop SCBA›
We service what we sell
Shop the categories we support
FAQs
Common questions
How often do I need to inspect fall arrest equipment?
Inspect for wear, tear, cuts or corrosion before every use, plus a documented formal inspection by a competent person annually — or as required by local legislation. See inspection frequency.
How often do I need to calibrate gas detectors?
Every 6 months. Calibration is separate from the bump test you run more frequently. See inspection frequency.
What is the difference between a bump test and calibration?
A bump test checks that the sensor and alarm function — that the monitor responds to gas and the alarm sounds. Calibration adjusts sensor accuracy using certified gas. See the full comparison.
Do you rent equipment?
Yes — a variety of fall arrest and gas detection equipment is available for rent, on daily, weekly and monthly terms. See full rental rates.
What is the difference between a winch and a retrieval system?
A winch is a mechanical device used to safely raise or lower a worker or tools during confined space entry and exit — designed for controlled movement, not to stop a fall. A retrieval fall arrest system stops a worker's fall and allows them to be quickly retrieved afterward, combining fall protection with rescue capability. See the full comparison.
What brands of gas detection do you offer?
We stock BW, Dräger and MSA. We primarily service BW and Dräger. See gas detection services.
What services do you offer?
SRD repairs and revalidation, soft goods inspection (harnesses, lanyards and similar), respirator fit testing, gas calibration and repair, and equipment rentals.
Contact
Contact Tech Services
Tell us what needs inspecting, servicing or renting and a technician will get back to you — normally within one business day. If a job is already scheduled, call the Hamilton service centre directly.
Tech Services
Hamilton — service centre
(905) 573-3223
2727 Barton Street East
Hamilton, ON L8E 2J8
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm · Sat 9:00am–1:00pm
Contact
Contact Tech Services
Tell us what needs inspecting, servicing or renting and a technician will get back to you — normally within one business day. If a job is already scheduled, call the Hamilton service centre directly.
Tech Services
Hamilton — service centre
(905) 573-3223
2727 Barton Street East
Hamilton, ON L8E 2J8
Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm · Sat 9:00am–1:00pm