WHAT’S AT STAKE

IMPORTANCE OF ROOFING FALL PREVENTION Even with strict fall prevention laws and inspection programs in place, year after year, construction workers continue to get hurt, and even die, when working at height. Unfortunately, falls from height (including roofs) continue to be a leading cause.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

HAZARDS/DANGERS OF ROOFTOP WORK Many rooftops fall accidents and injuries occur not on the roof itself, but when accessing it. Points of failure can occur around even stabilized equipment, so the roof itself must be inspected and safe before attempting to reach it. Access-point injuries can also occur on the way down, if employees do […]