OSHA doesn’t beat around the bushes when it comes to roof safety. Every worker on a working/walking surface, both vertical and horizontal, with an unprotected edge or side, more than 1.8m above the lower level has to be protected with roof safety equipment.
Fall protection includes safety net systems, guardrail systems and personal fall arrest systems. That said, it will depend on your unique circumstances how you protect your workers against accidents. One of the most popular fall protection options is roof lifeline systems.
Now that you know you might need a roof lifeline system, how do you go about choosing the right one? Since every worksite is unique, they may require a different roof safety solution. Even when it comes to roof lifeline systems, there are various options to choose from. We can not stress enough how vital it is that you install and configure the right fall protection solution for your unique job site.
Below are some questions to ask that might help you make the right choice:
- Do workers need to be on the roof indefinitely or is this a one-time/short-term solution?
- How close do employees need to be to the edge of the roof?
- Are there any holes in the roof (air outlets or skylights) that would require added safety measures such as guardrails?
- Is the roof sloped or flat?
- How many workers will this lifeline need to support?
- Will workers need access to the entire roof or will they only stay in one area?
- Do you need to anchor the lifeline to the floor, ceiling or wall?
We can answer all your questions about roof lifeline systems and roof safety at African Anchor. For affordable and high-quality roof lifeline systems in Johannesburg, get in touch with the team today.