Fall Arrest For Residential Roofing

Roofing safety system includes a universal harness 50 ft.

Fall arrest for residential roofing. Fall protection harnesses are a convenient and safe alternative. However a fall restraint system attached to each roofer is no more practical than the personal fall arrest system and is prohibited by osha on roofs with a pitch of 4 12 or greater. Section 140 of alberta s occupational health and safety ohs code requires employers to prepare a. Lifeline with shock absorbing lanyard and a temporary roof anchor.

Fall protection using a personal fall arrest system pfas employers generally must provide fall protection if workers are exposed to a fall of 6 feet or more to a lower level. A pfas is a tool available to roofers during replacement jobs. Reducing falls during residential construction. One form of fall protection is a personal fall arrest system pfas.

Experts in roof fall arrest. We set the standard for fall arrest capability quality and efficiency. As the industry leader fls is acknowledged as the only true turnkey provider of innovative fall arrest solutions. Guardrail and fall restraint systems are the only two practical methods of residential fall prevention that can entirely engineer out the roofer s potential fall hazard.

When used properly these systems will arrest a fall and prevent the worker from contacting a lower. Alberta ohs legislation. In some cases a safety monitor is an acceptable form of fall protection according to osha. Fall protection plan.

Warning line and guardrail warning line and personal fall arrest system. For more information on our rooftop fall protection solutions contact our fall safety specialists. Re roofing re roofing exposes workers to the hazards of demolition work at heights. We ve got you protected.

Information sheet for residential roofing. Here you ll find all of the fall protection that s best suited for a residential roofer including anchors safety harnesses and roofing kits. In fact a pfas is the system of choice for many roofers. Fall protection harnesses are only one option among many fall protection systems.

Acceptable fall protection for low sloped roofs includes guardrails nets or personal fall arrest systems. Personal fall arrest system. The system provides a complete fall protection solution for the roofing contractor all in a convenient bucket. In to residential roofing.

This bulletin provides an overview of fall protection planning for alberta employers prime contractors and workers working in residential roofing. However they are widely used by residential roofers.