Sloped Roof Safety Systems

It s not a piece of equipment.

Sloped roof safety systems.

The extremely high danger zone less than six feet from the roof s edge requires one of the following. Osha 29 cfr 1926 501 b 10 allows protection from falling via the use of guardrail systems safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems but also allows more options. For homeowners looking to add roofing to a new construction a sloped roof is the way to go. Rather it s a technique you use on your roof site where a person trained to recognize fall hazards a monitor watches a single worker and lets them know if he or she is approaching a hazard or working unsafely.

Building a sloped roof over the flat roof is an option. Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof. The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of. What about low sloped roofs.

Osha has designated three work zones on low slope roofs with unprotected edges that are four feet or more above a lower level. A sloped roof system is a great way to prevent water from puddling on your roof. A safety monitoring system is also used for low slope roof fall protection. This patented system features pre fabricated modular panels that eliminate the need for drilling welding or threading into the roof.