by Tom Rimmington | Nov 15, 2023 | Fall Protection, Solar PV
Roof Access Solar PV This blog considers the importance of including a long-term roof access strategy in the design of commercial Solar PV, and primarily focuses on access to low-pitch and flat commercial roofs. I will consider how guard rail and roof safety line...
by Tom Rimmington | Oct 1, 2018 | Fall Protection, Fixed Ladder Fall Arrest, Roof Access, Uncategorized
Transition and Beyond In part 1 we examined the various methods of gaining access up the side of a building to reach the roof. I will now discuss the transition onto the roof and further roof access. Just as in part 1 we are considering predominately non-domestic...
by Tom Rimmington | Sep 24, 2018 | Fall Protection, Fixed Ladder Fall Arrest, Roof Access
PART 1 – Fall Arrest, Temporary Ladders, Hoops and MEWPS This blog looks at the fall protection issues relating to your roof access strategy of predominately non-domestic buildings. It does not cover slate roofs or other steep roofs, or cement roofs, although...
by Tom Rimmington | Feb 1, 2013 | Fall Protection
I have noticed a lot of people who work at height are using standard construction hard hats. The kind with the little beak at the front and an adjustable strap at the rear that grips the head. These hard hats are great for protecting against objects falling from...
