Keeping workers safe on industrial roofs

Modern industrial roofs are littered with hazards which could cause injury when carrying out work such as plant maintenance or repair.

Obstacles can range from things like cable beds or raised pipework, to sudden drops in level and fragile or dangerous areas.

As always, avoiding working at height is always preferable according to the work at height hierarchy. Where possible, you should try to carry out the work from ground level.

Where this is not possible, you should ensure that anyone accessing the roof to do the work is competent and trained, as well as fully prepared with an up to date risk assessment and statement.

A huge part of keeping workers safe on industrial roofs, however, is ensuring that the correct safety equipment is used when accessing the roof. Standard permanent equipment such as guardrails and lifelines may not always meet the needs of the task or the roof you are working on; however, this does not mean you should neglect safety equipment altogether.

Roof Edge offers a range of equipment designed specifically to keep workers safe on industrial roofs, where more common safety equipment may not be suitable, or where it exists but does not totally meet your requirements.

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