Roof Access using a Demarcation Barrier Solution
When it comes to working at height, there are a lot of issues to take into account – safety being the most important, obviously. There are so many commercial premises here in the UK that have flat roofs and this is often where plant and machinery is located. This means that regular maintenance will need to be carried out and, in order to do this, a safe access solution will be required in order to comply with current health and safety regulations.
[…]Controlling the Risks of Lead in Roofing Work
The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW) require employers to prevent (or where this is not reasonably practicable, to control) their employees’ exposure to lead. This is because working with lead can lead to serious health risks, causing symptoms which include headaches, stomach pain and anaemia, at the very least. Lead can cause even more serious health issues, including kidney damage, nerve and brain damage, and infertility.
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