Working at Heights – Roofs

  • All roof access points must be posted as “Authorized Personnel Only, Inform Supervisor and Operator before Entry. If used as an emergency exit it must be posted as such.

    Supervisor must approve all entry onto roofs.

  • Roof entrants must be in radio or phone contact with their Acheson Colloids contact or their supervisor.
  • Any work taking place within six feet of an edge must use one of the following methods to prevent injury before the job takes place.
    • Installation of guardrails
    • A restraint system that prevents employee(s) from reaching the edge.
    • Full body harness with shock absorbing lanyard attached to a suitable anchor point capable of arresting the fall.
    • Horizontal lifeline, harness and lanyard.
    • Warning lines with a safety monitor.
    • Other approved means