WHAT’S AT STAKE

There was a belief that landscape workers only work on the ground or at street level. But as awareness of environmental concerns increases, landscape workers are being called on more often to work on rooftop gardens.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

Rooftop gardens may not have appropriate guardrails, and some may be on steep roofs. Falls from heights can result in severe injuries, such as head and spine injuries, and even death. Common hazards include the following:

• Cuts and fractures from falls or slips
• Head injuries, multiple traumas, or death from falling over unguarded or inadequately protected roof edges

Incident examples

• A landscape worker […]

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