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Published by Risk Management Partners on November 2, 2023
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Working at Height Toolkit - Fragile Roofs and Surfaces

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Introduction

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require that priority be given to equipment that provides collective protection as opposed to equipment that is ‘personal’ and protects only the person using it.

Fragile roofs are a significant problem within the UK. On average, seven people are killed each year after falling through a fragile roof or fragile roof light. Many others suffer permanent disabling injury.

Advice on how to conduct work safely on rooftops is published by the Health and Safety Executive.

Fragile roofs take various forms, with the most common being:

  • Roof lights
  • Liner panels on built-up sheeted roof
  • Non-reinforced fibre cement sheets
  • Corroded metal sheets
  • Glass (including wired glass)
  • Rotted chipboard
  • Slates and tiles

Even roofs that look safe can be fragile and therefore, all roofs should be considered to be fragile until a competent person has confirmed they are not.

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