Working at Height on Fragile Roofs
Working at height is a risky business, even here in the UK where there are stringent rules and regulations to be followed that have been designed to minimise the risk of injury. Those in the construction business (employers and employees), building owners and occupiers need to follow these regulations in order to comply with legislation. One of the most dangerous types of work that can be undertaken is working on fragile surfaces. Falls through fragile roofs and fragile roof lights are often the cause of serious injury or even death and account for a fifth of all fatal accidents which ar
[…]Demarcation Barriers Make Roofing Work Safer
D-marc™ is a type of Collective Demarcation Protection that’s we’ve developed in accordance with the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) hierarchy of risk management as set out in the Working at Heights Regulations 2005 (WAHR). When working at height, safety is an important issue and a roof demarcation system ensures that all roof-based work can be undertaken in a safe and secure environment.
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