Safe Roof Access Regulations

Roof edges and openings.

Safe roof access regulations.

To ensure ongoing safe roof access our height safety inspection and roof safety audit services help our clients maintain compliant roof access to all standards codes and regulations while ensuring roof safety for all workers. Falls from roof edges occur on both commercial and. When service technicians access your roof their priority is to work on the equipment at hand. Further information on falls is in the code.

Even the simple act of strolling across high traffic areas can weaken surfaces. Typical methods to access roofs are. Fixed or mobile scaffold towers. A bu 539 18 page 2 of 6 3.

The supervisor of maintenance and coordinator of sites and design are responsible to ensure all new equipment meets and are installed according to applicable regulations. Safe roof access procedures no. Steep roof above 4 12 slope 29 cfr 1926 501 b 11. The states have oh s regulations and codes of practice which detail specific requirements for access and fall prevention.

Know the pitch of the roof and follow the appropriate standard. The appropriate implementation of fall protection regulations on rooftops can help keep a safe roof environment. Ensuring workers maintain a 2 metre distance from all exposed edges when working on the roof and the safe use of ladders may be sufficient to minimise the risk of a fall. The need to provide a safe workplace under australian state ohs legislation applies to roof access and it is the responsibility of the controller of the workplace to ensure this happens.

Employers must provide the right equipment employers must provide fall protection and the right equipment for the. Safe access to a roof requires careful planning particularly where work progresses along the roof. Low slope roof 4 12 slope or less 29 cfr 1926 501 b 10. In addition to keeping contractors safe you also want to ensure your roof isn t being abused from careless contact.

It includes information on working at height roof access fragile roofs and managing risks associated with electricity manual tasks falling objects and exposure to heat and sunlight.