Roof Top Fall Protection

Rooftop fall protection design considerations.

Roof top fall protection.

The vital importance of roof fall protection the rooftop work environment requires that special safety measures be taken to prevent a dangerous fall. The mid rail must be rated at 150lbs. Fall protection systems provides a safety solution for all rooftop fall hazards including guardrails temporary or permanent anchorage points personal fall arrest systems and installed horizontal lifeline systems. For rooftop installations dfp can design and install a variety of non penetrating guardrail systems to prevent leaks.

To meet osha requirements in the construction industry employers must provide workers with fall protection whenever they work at heights of six feet or more above a lower level 29 cfr 1926 501 b 1. What heights for general or rooftop fall protection. Falls from height are a leading cause of death in the workplace. Fls offers a wide variety of rooftop fall protection solutions ranging from freestanding guardrail systems and skylight screens to rigid rail systems and economical permanent lifeline systems.

Portable fall protection and temporary solutions are also available in multiple configurations to meet every requirement. Regardless of location or mounting style the top rail must be rated to withstand a force of at least 200lbs.