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If you’re working on a roof top site, there should really be some sort of protective equipment at the edge to ensure safety at all times.  Falls from roof edges happen in both commercial and domestic settings, whether these are new builds or refurbishment projects and there are still too many deaths here in the UK every year that are a result of small builders working on the roof of a residential premises. 

When it comes to using lanyards for work at height, there are some rules to adhere to which ensure that they offer the correct level of protection.  A lanyard is a connecting element or component of a personal fall protection system and consists of flexible material with at least two, ready-to-use terminations, with or without an adjustment device.  Lanyards can be made from synthetic fibre rope, wire rope, chain or webbing.  There are several types of lanyard for use in PPE (personal protective equipment) and it’s vital that the correct type is used.