Rooftop safety systems are essential components designed to mitigate the risks associated when working at height and ensure the well-being of individuals engaged in construction, maintenance, or repair activities on rooftops.
These systems encompass a range of measures and equipment, including guardrails, anchor points, safety harnesses, lifelines, and personal protective equipment (PPE). By implementing robust roof safety systems, organisations can prioritise the safety of their employees and comply with occupational health and safety regulations.
These systems reduce the likelihood of accidents and falls and provide personnel with the confidence and security they need to carry out their tasks effectively within a rooftop environment. As a result, roof safety systems play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of safety and accountability within industries where working at height is a common practice.
Rooftop safety systems encompass a multifaceted approach to resolving the challenge of working securely on elevated surfaces. To address this concern effectively, a systematic approach includes meticulous risk assessment procedures specific to the rooftop environment. Personnel should undergo rigorous training sessions, equipping them with the necessary skills to navigate potential hazards and effectively use rooftop safety systems. PPE forms a fundamental component of these systems, with safety harnesses, helmets, and non-slip footwear being paramount.
Kee Walk rooftop safety systems are innovative solutions designed to enhance rooftop safety for workers and maintenance personnel. These systems are specifically engineered to provide safe access to rooftops, ensuring that individuals can navigate elevated surfaces with reduced risks of slips, trips, or falls. Kee Walk systems consist of a range of components, including walkways, treads, and steps, which are installed to create designated pathways for personnel to move across roofs easily and securely.
There are hazards other than potential falls from the edge to consider when working on a roof. Statistically, more people are killed or seriously injured each year by falling through a roof, than falling off them.
Skylights naturally let light into the space below and to do so, they can often be thinner than the surrounding roof area. They are also prone to accidental damage and the elements; over time, they can become fragile. This presents the real hazard that someone stepping onto them would run the risk of falling through them. A distance that will often be as great as that from the edge of the building. It is vital therefore that areas of roofs that are fragile are protected against someone accidentally standing on them.
Kee Cover is a free-standing fall protection product designed to fit around roof lights, skylights, dome lights and ventilation points. They can allow the unhindered opening of these points on the roof without the need for personnel having to first access the roof.
Base units feature specially designed adjustable clamping rings that secure to the corners of the roof light, eliminating the need to penetrate the roof surface. Posts and handrails are then locked into place with Kee Klamp corner fittings.
Kee Walk and Kee Cover play a vital role in fostering a safer work environment by mitigating the risks associated with working at height. They contribute to the overall culture of safety within industries that involve rooftop activities and provide peace of mind for workers and employers alike. It is important to work with reputable manufacturers and professionals, like Planet Platforms and the Kee Safety Group, to ensure the proper design, installation, and maintenance of Kee rooftop safety solutions.
