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With so many flat roofed buildings here in the UK, especially in the commercial and industrial sector, installing a rooftop barrier system has become a necessity for business owners and building managers.  Installing a safety barrier to prevent access to the edge of the roof is especially important on buildings where roof access is necessary for the regular maintenance of plant and equipment.  However, it’s not just the rooftop plant and equipment that needs to be inspected and maintained – if roof edge barrier systems have been installed, it’s vital that these are also inspected and mainta

Those who work at height, either on a regular or occasional basis, are at an increased risk of falls and accidents.  Working at height requires sensible risk management; this is the principle that underpins the framework of the UK Working at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR).   There are practical steps that can be taken by employers in order to protect the health and safety of their workers who work at height.  However, although health and safety at work is ultimately the responsibility of employers, there are also considerations that workers can take into account in order to ensure that they