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Here at D-marc we take a very serious approach when it comes to the risks involved when working at height, whether on access equipment or on roofs.  We’re dedicated to making roofing work safer with our rooftop demarcation barrier systems and our roofwalker walkway system.  Both of these are solutions that can be used to make working on roofs less risky. 

When work at height is being planned, especially work on roofs (many of which will be fragile), it’s essential that a comprehensive risk assessment is carried out before the work is begun.  According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), risk assessment is defined as follows:

“a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm . . .”