If you have read this far chances are good you need guardrail.
Flat roof safety barriers.
How it is addressed depends on the type of work being done.
Fragile surfaces always follow a safe system of work using a platform beneath the roof where possible.
Subpart m 1926 501 b 10 of the osha construction standards specifies that under certain conditions roofing work can be conducted with a warning line in place 6 feet from the edge and a safety monitoring system.
But what if you are not working on roofing activities.
Keeguard is a freestanding roof edge protection guardrail that will keep you safe while working on a roof.
Naics 238160 roofing contractors.
First you can check out the guardrail section on this site.
Freestanding roof safety railing system.
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Occupational safety and health administration 8 osha standards frequently cited during fy 2013 inspections of roofing contractors naics 238160 rank by number of citations issued categories standard 9 ladder training requirements 1926 1060 10 hazard communication 1926 59 which refers to 1910 1200 source.
Proper fall protection measures personal protective equipment ppe and adhering to safe work practices can protect workers from fall hazards.
Single unit monolithic roofing applied to flat roofs may seem safer to some roof workers but the work is still at height and subject to many similar hazards and safety requirements as sloped roof work.
Figuring out how to work on a roof without fall protection is easier than you think.
For contractors and engineers accessing flat roofs to carry out essential building repair and maintenance work safety guardrailing afforded by collective roof edge protection system can make a major contribution to minimising danger.
Falls from flat roof edges can be prevented by simple edge protection arrangements a secure double guardrail and toeboard around the edge.
At roof safety solutions we supply and install barriers to suit most applications whether the installation requires a standard off the shelf solution or one that is bespoke each barrier system will ensure that once trained anyone working at height on your building will be safe.
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The collective system that is selected must meet the highest safety standards.
