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Work at height is a pretty risky business and, here at D-marc we aim to make rooftop work and other work at height as safe as possible with our range of products, including our wind-resistant roof safety barrier system and our roof walkway system.  However, following the correct safety procedures is essential before any work at height is carried out so today we’re going to take a look at the hierarchy of control when working at height.

It’s essential to assess the risks involved with the work at height and take all necessary measures to avoid accidents in the following way:

Working on roofs is the riskiest type of work at height, especially when it’s windy – wind speed can pose a real danger to anybody working on a roof, no matter what the conditions at ground level are like.  In the construction industry, we’re well aware that any fall from a roof could result in a serious injury or death.  Falls can occur from the edges of roofs, through gaps in roofs and through fragile roof materials and roof lights.  Additionally, many people have been seriously injured by tools and materials falling from roofs.  Any work on a roof is considered to be high risk as it invo