Rooftop Safety

Why do you need to protect skylights on a roof?

Skylights are a great way to introduce natural light to your facility, reduce operating costs, and increase employee morale. However, they pose a significant safety hazard. Skylights can inadvertently pose a risk of falling. Generally, these elements made of polycarbonate or fiberglass are considered non-vulnerable. However, this rule only applies...

Hazard Overview – Industrial Roof

Fall hazards are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in the World. As per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration, USA), falls from elevated surfaces such as roofs, skylights, and unprotected edges of buildings are considered significant hazards. Here’s an overview of OSHA’s guidelines for fall...

Roof Safety: Solar Rooftop Walkway | Chemey

Roof safety is a system of preventive and safety measures when performing work and repairs on rooftops. Roof safety should be practiced while on the job to avoid personal injuries and structural damage. Performing roof work exposes workers to risks such as falls, which are the leading cause of death...

Guardrails – A popular form of fall protection on rooftop

Whenever our customers ask us to recommend a rooftop safety solution, we always follow hierarchy of hazard control to recommend the most appropriate form of fall protection. Avoid working a height or Eliminate hazard by redesigning work practice Prevent falls using collective equipment Restraint falls using personal protective equipment Arrest...