Specific safety rules for working on the roof include
provisions and regulations primarily for the prevention of accidents related to
working at height. The purpose of these rules is to eliminate or mitigate the
specific risk factors related to working on rooftops, as well as the access to
and from the working site, specific to the four components of the system: executor
- work task - materials and equipment - work environment.
The following three generally applicable and binding principles
must be taken into account when repairing a roof:
· The preliminary technological organization must fulfill all the conditions of collective insurance, for the entire duration of the repairs. This step must be in accordance with the existent legal provisions
· Equipping all workers with personal protective equipment, in accordance with the existing conditions at the worksite, to ensure adequate safety
· The obligation of instruction and training related to work safety, as well the mandatory use of collective and individual equipment designed to prevent the risks related to working on the roof
Finally yet importantly, working on the roof must be a
supervised activity. Prior to commencing work, the person designated to
supervise the installation or repairs must check that all security measures
necessary to prevent accidents have been provided. It is important to seek the help ofBarrington roofing contractors experienced in safety.
