FACTS
Dangers when working on a flat commercial roof:- Falls from ladders or off of the roof edge are the most common hazards. Weakened spots of the roof material itself and openings on the roof are also known dangers.
- Skylights, weak metal plates, painted lights and windows are all hazards that are hard to see. Any of these can become a hazard if stepped on or into.
- Access openings sometimes aren’t well-marked. They may just be an open hole in the roof and won’t have handrails or guard rails for entry and exit.
- Weakened roof areas are prone to collapse. Some […]
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