Guardrail systems with toeboards, a safety-net system, or a personal fall arrest system must be used to safeguard each worker on a steep-slope roof with unprotected sides and edges six feet or more above a lower level.
Always use a safe method of labour, such as a platform beneath the roof. Stagings, guard rails, fall restraints, fall arrest, and safety nets draped beneath and close to the top are necessary for work on or near vulnerable roof surfaces.
When working on roofs, falls from height are the leading cause of mortality and injury. Fractures, spinal cord injuries, concussions, and brain damage are just some of the long-term effects that can result from falls, no matter how low the height.
A modern, robust roof safeguards your home and its inhabitants. It protects against wind, rain, snow, and high temperatures but also prevents moisture from entering your home and encourages mould growth and other potentially hazardous chemicals.