Minor Roof Work
They are just replacing a couple of tiles but there's nothing to stop this worker falling off or through the roof.
Top Tips for minor roof work:
- Plan ahead. Know what the job involves, if it will take more than a few minutes, needs more than two people or involves heavy loads a higher standard of protection is needed, e.g. suitable scaffolding. Don't do it, call in the experts.
- If there is no fixed access or guardrails, use other equipment to access and work on the roof safely, e.g. cherry pickers, tower scaffolds and crawling boards.
- Check the roof is strong enough to support any weight you put on it.
- Don't let anything fall off the roof and injure someone. Use a toolbelt and if necessary make sure no one comes into the area below the work.
To find out more about safe roof working, visit this page.
You can also download our short guide on working at height.
Use the links below to download posters for your workplace. Please make sure you place them at head height.
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