Roof work is a high-risk activity – in fact, almost 1 in 5 deaths in construction work involve roof work, with many of those deaths being everyday people trying to repair and clean their roof themselves. Many of these accidents could have been avoided if suitable equipment was used and those doing the work were given adequate training and supervision.

So, do you need a harness to work on a roof? Yes, the risk of falls and serious injury when working on a roof can be controlled by wearing a roofer’s harness. Keep reading this blog to find out more.

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A shock absorbing lanyard (also known as an energy-absorbing lanyard) should be used whenever a worker is exposed to fall arrest forces that could injure them without energy absorption. Keep reading this blog to find out more about when shock absorbing lanyards should be used.

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Working on a flat roof may seem less dangerous than working on a sloped roof, but flat roof work is still dangerous whenever there is a risk of falling from the edge or through fragile materials. To work safely on a flat roof you must plan the job thoroughly, choose suitable access equipment, use the right fall protection and follow the guidance set out by the HSE.

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Fall protection is required when work at height is carried out and there is a realistic risk that a person could fall and suffer personal injury, and that risk cannot be removed or adequately reduced by other means.

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When working at height, having the right fall protection system is a life-saving necessity. Two of the most common fall protection systems are vertical and horizontal fall protection. While both systems serve the same purpose – preventing falls – they are designed for very different applications. If you want to learn the difference between these types of fall protection so that you can select the best system for your work environment, keep reading this blog! 

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