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Roofs

Preliminary considerations.
LOAD LIMITS, CONSTRUCTION ERRORS AND MODIFICATIONS

VERIFY:
▪ Load capacity. Is it known? Has it been communicated (inventory, signage)?
▪ Errors in construction. Correct spacing of trestles or supporting beams?

▪ Materials used as per design. Type of material, thickness, fixation, sealant,

waterproofing, support structure,..)
▪ Additions and/or modifications. Were they controlled and documented?

IMPORTANT:
▪ Do not allow overloads caused by dust or other materials accumulated on your roofs.
▪ Critical Controls must be in place:

○ Load capacity limits are known and respected
○ Document structural changes/modifications

PREPARING FOR SAFE ASSESSMENT

CONSIDER:
▪ Can be avoided going on top? (Consider use of

drone)
▪ Safe access means available and ready?

(Staircase, ladders, MEWP)
▪ Safe pathways defined and marked on top?
(Assess the support structure of the pathways
from underneath)
▪ Fall prevention / protection ready? (edge

protection, lifelines, anchor points - if required)

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