Roof fall protection

If you have to work at a height of 2.5 meters or higher, you must take measures in advance to prevent the risk of falling. There are several ways to achieve this. In practice, for example, collective fall protection such as scaffolding, fall nets and fencing are used as roof edge protection. The advantage of these fall protection systems is that no individual fall protection equipment (PPE) is required when used correctly. Personal protective equipment for working at height consists of three main components; the harness, a suitable anchor point and, of course, the correct means of connection between the safety harness and the anchor point.

When working at heights at the same location more often, a permanent solution is obvious. However, not every situation lends itself to this and a correct, well-considered choice must be made for each situation. This choice must then be recorded in an RI&E (risk inventory).