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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

When it comes to working at height, especially on roofs, we all have a responsibility to make sure that we follow best practice to ensure not only our own safety, but that of others.  We often concentrate our considerations on the way in which we work and the access equipment we use to undertake the task at hand.  However, one of the very real dangers that needs to be taken into account when working at height is the danger of falling objects.