Flat Roof Edge Protection

For work on flat or low sloped roofs osha requires fall protection.

Flat roof edge protection.

In construction activities fall protection is required when working at heights greater than 6 feet with some exceptions. Between 6 feet and 15 feet from the roof edge. Falls from flat roof edges can be prevented by simple edge protection arrangements a secure double guardrail and toeboard around the edge. Can be erected by 1 person without tools.

Osha defines what fall protection is required based on how close employees are to the edge of the roof. With the updates to the osha 1910 standard for fall protection in 2017 there is much more clarity on what protection from falls employers are required to provide on the roofs of their building and facilities. System consists of a roof beam guardrail brace and counterweight. The right safety device for working on your flat roof or roof based installations.

Less than 6 feet from the roof edge. Put the smart system together using just three parts. Employees or contractors engaged in temporary or infrequent work within 6 to 10 of an unprotected leading roof edge must have proper fall protection. This system is infinitely expandable.

No anchoring to the building. This is made even easier by a easy to use claw mechanism. How far from the edge do you have to be before fall protection is required. Working on a flat roof.

With the altrex roof edge protection you are guaranteed the necessary safety. If there is a fall risk it needs to be addressed.