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Working on roofs
• All leading edges must be protected with hand rails
and toe board.
• Where a leading edge exists with no hand rail
protection, other fall protection control measures
must be in place. Handrail/full height parapet are
preferable to personal fall protection.
• Life lines are allowed only where full height
protection is not achievable but users must be
3. Working at Height
trained in it’s use and relevant signage must be
displayed at access point.
• Protection measures, fall arrest systems, working at
height trained personnel, roof permits and a safe
system of work must be in place before works
commences.
• Ensure a rescue procedure and any equipment
required is in place before works start.
• Never work on roofs in icy, snowy or windy
conditions.
• Monitor weather conditions when working on roofs.
• Never leave material loose on roofs. All material
must be tied down and safely secured at all times.
• A roof access permit may be required.
10 Visual Standards | Feb. 2019
