When it comes to working on roofs, many people assume the greatest danger comes in the form of falling over the roof edge.
Much has been written, including by us, about the importance of ensuring edges are properly protected, and that all workers are provided with the correct equipment to ensure they are not put at risk.
However, there is another danger lurking on the roofs of the UK, and you might not even know it’s there.
The hidden danger
We have written previously about the dangers of fragile roofs, but you might not know that more people fall through roofs than off them.
Typical fragile risks include:
- Non-reinforced fibre cement sheets
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Corroded metal sheets
- Slates and tiles in poor condition
There is another, hidden risk, however, in the form of roof lights.
Over time, roof lights can become covered in debris or vegetation, obscuring the glass and creating a serious danger. They may also have been painted to reduce glare, or even become discoloured over time. According to the HSE, seven people a year are killed due to falling through fragile roof lights.
Continue reading The hidden danger on Scotland’s roofs at SPECIFIER REVIEW.
source https://specifierreview.com/2019/05/09/fragile-roof-lights/
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