Pitched Roof Fall Protection

Leaving roof leading edges unprotected can have dire consequences for your company and employees.

Pitched roof fall protection. However not many people know that fall protection must also be used for short term maintenance jobs on existing structures. Osha defines a low slope roof as a roof having a slope of less than or equal to 4 inches of vertical rise for every 12 inches horizontal length 4 12 1926 500 b definitions. This is important because the osha definition is used as a basis for implementing low slope fall protection measures such as warning line systems and safety monitors. Working six feet or more above lower levels put roofers at risk for serious injury or death if they should fall.

The pitchpro is the perfect solution for both new and existing construction and its low profile installation makes it an excellent choice for permanent applications. A lack of fall protection damaged fall protection equipment or improper setup will increase their risk of falling from height. This way the building owner fulfills his duty so that maintenance personnel can work safely on their roof. Each employee in a hoist area shall be protected from falling 6 feet 1 8 m or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems.

Permanent fall protection solutions for maintenance on a sloped roof the installation of a permanent fall protection system provides an outcome. With regard to fall protection requirements applicable to the construction work itself 1926 501 b 10 low slope roofs requires conventional fall protection a combination of a monitoring system and warning line or on roofs of 50 feet or less in width a monitoring system alone i e without a warning line be used. Fall protection requirements falls are the leading cause of work related injuries and deaths among roofers. The pitchpro is a premier fall protection anchor designed for sloped roof asphalt shingle construction.