Rooftop Access Flashcards
What pitch of roof is classed as a Sloping Roof?
• A roof with more than 10° in pitch.
According to the Working at Height Regs 2005, what should the first step be for any persons planning working at height activities?
Avoid work at height where they can.
State five hazards associated with roof work?
- Trips
- Falls
- Asbestos
- Chemical/Biological Hazards (Lead, Bitumen, Bird Droppings)
- Overhead Electrical Hazards
- Fragile Roofs
- Weather conditions
With regards to Asbestos, what should be checked prior to any work commencing?
Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) register.
What is the guidance given by the Working at Height Reg 2005 with regards to undertaking roof work in inclement weather conditions?
That work should not be carried out if weather conditions could endanger the health and safety of workers.
Do not work on roofs in icy, rainy or windy conditions.
The Person in Charge is responsible for conducting which three pieces of documentation prior to undertaking any roof work?
Risk Assessment
Method Statement
Emergency Rescue Plan
State three methods for accessing roofs?
- Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPS)
- General Access Scaffolding
- Fixed or Mobile Access Towers
- Stairs
- Fixed Ladder Systems
- Roof access hatches
What is the minimum requirement for accessing roofs?
A properly secured ladder is the minimum requirement.
Edge protection should be provided when undertaking roof work, what is the minimum height the guard rail should be?
A main guard rail at least 950 mm above the edge
If using edge protection what is the maximum gap an intermediate guard rail can be?
No gap more than 470 mm.
On larger roof spaces where edge protection would not be classed as reasonably practicable, what process could be adopted to mitigate against falls from height?
A simple form of continuous physical barrier some distance from the roof edge could identify the work area and any access route to it.
What is minimum distance this method, if used, has to be away from the edge of the roof?
In most circumstances a distance of at least 2 m from the edge will be sufficient.
Define the term “Short-Duration Work”?
‘Short-duration work’ means tasks that are measured in minutes rather than hours.
Which Joint Service Publication can be used to provide guidance for Working at Height activities?
JSP 375, Part 2, Vol 3, Chap 7
