Roof Access Safety Requirements

Where work is of short duration tasks measured in minutes properly secured ladders to access the roof and proper roof ladders may be used.

Roof access safety requirements. Where there is no permanent access to. They are present on most nonresidential buildings. Falls from flat roof edges can be prevented by simple edge protection arrangements a secure double guardrail and toeboard around the edge. Low slope roof 4 12 slope or less 29 cfr 1926 501 b 10.

Exterior egress beyond ladders staff should exercise situation awareness when accessing the roof via hatches elevators penthouse doors scaffolding or power equipment such as scissor lifts and aerial work platforms says brad richardson a certified safety professional and director of environmental health and safety for d. Scaffold access towers stair towers industrial grade secured ladders and roof access hatches. Methods for providing roof access include. Employers must provide the right equipment employers must provide fall protection and the right equipment for the.

Know the pitch of the roof and follow the appropriate standard. When unavoidable obstructions are encountered the minimum clearance at the obstruction may be reduced to 24 inches 61 cm provided deflector plates are installed see figure d 5 of this section. While they provide great convenience to building personnel unattended roof hatches left in the open position can be dangerous. Steep roof above 4 12 slope 29 cfr 1926 501 b 11.