Standard roof 7°- 40°

ROOFS, TERRACES AND INCLINED SURFACES

Working on roofs or terraces for construction or maintenance implies the risk of slipping and consequent falling from the edge of the roof or breaking through the surface of the structure. A series of safety systems, both for positioning and for fall arrest, can be combined to obtain the most suitable solution for each activity and type of structure.

Fig.25 - On roofs and terraces, horizontal anchoring lines (which can be permanent or temporary) or individual anchoring points can be used. For mobility and safety while working, a rope attached to the anchor with a fall arrest device can be used. The operator can move freely and the device intervenes in case of falling (fig.25a). Near the lateral edges of the roof/terrace where there is a possibility of falling and consequent potential for a pendulum or swinging (fig.25c-d), deviation anchors must be used for the fall arrest rope (fig.25b) or an additional safety lanyard must be connected to anchor points that are in a position to prevent a dangerous pendulum or swinging.