The biggest risk that roofers face is falling from height. Fortunately, there are several ways to control this risk and protect yourself / your employees during roof work.
If working on a roof is unavoidable, roofers must be provided with safe access to the roof level (via ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and a safe means of working, i.e. proper fall protection equipment such as a safety harness. More...
The majority of work-at-height fatalities involve falls from ladders, working platforms, roof edges, etc. Because of this, employers and self-employed contractors must carry out comprehensive risk assessments to identify possible hazards and determine what precautions are needed.
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Working at height is one of the biggest causes of injuries and fatalities at work. Those who work on ladders and fragile surfaces are especially at risk. That’s why work at height is subject to so many rules and regulations.
But what even counts as working at height? Do you have to be on top of a skyscraper, or do the same rules apply even when you’re only a few inches off the ground?
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Working at height equipment includes any product that has been specifically designed to enable a person to safely work at height.
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