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Q. What are the Canadian statistics for working at heights on roofs?
In Canada, workers' falls account for twenty percent of all workplace injuries, and this is usually the highest single category of lost-time incidents. Of that twenty percent, thirty percent are from falls involving falling directly onto a lower level, emphasizing the importance of following proper roofing safety tips to help reduce these risks.
Q. What category of workers does this apply to?
Most obviously, roofers—both commercial and residential—and general building maintenance workers.
Q. Why is this topic important?
This topic is important because there are many cost-effective fall protection solutions for working at heights on roofs that provide leading-edge fall protection for commercial and residential roofing and general building maintenance workers.
Q. What is the best practice for working at heights on rooftops?
The best practices for working at heights on rooftops are typically using a lifeline, lanyard, and harness connected to an approved anchorage point. Following these roofing safety tips can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury.
Q. What fall protection system would be recommended to meet the needs of an organization for their work-at-height rooftop workers?
The Tractel Tempo III temporary horizontal lifeline can resolve most issues roofers have while traversing large areas while working. When used with approved anchorage points, the Tempo gives the worker up to sixty feet of lateral movement.
For more information about fall protection solutions and roofing safety tips for working at heights on roofs, contact the safety experts in fall protection at Height Works today!
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