Anytime you and your workers are working on a roof you are at risk to fall from great heights so it s crucial to know what fall protection equipment is needed for the job.
Roof top fall protection.
Falls from height are a leading cause of death in the workplace.
General industry osha standards require all drops greater than 4 feet to be protected by a fall protection system.
Rooftop fall protection design considerations.
Portable fall protection and temporary solutions are also available in multiple configurations to meet every requirement.
To meet osha requirements in the construction industry employers must provide workers with fall protection whenever they work at heights of six feet or more above a lower level 29 cfr 1926 501 b 1.
The vital importance of roof fall protection the rooftop work environment requires that special safety measures be taken to prevent a dangerous fall.
Fall protection systems provides a safety solution for all rooftop fall hazards including guardrails temporary or permanent anchorage points personal fall arrest systems and installed horizontal lifeline systems.
Regardless of location or mounting style the top rail must be rated to withstand a force of at least 200lbs.
For rooftop installations dfp can design and install a variety of non penetrating guardrail systems to prevent leaks.
The mid rail must be rated at 150lbs.