Designing Rooftops with Fall Safety Top of Mind
February 28, 2024
By Canadian Consulting Engineer
Safety is a priority when designing elevated work areas!
Understanding best practices in height safety can help with creating elevated work environments that keep safety top of mind. As ICI (industrial, commercial, institutional) rooftops are becoming crowded with the latest technology to support the needs of the building, they are also becoming difficult to navigate safely.
With new infrastructure also comes new hazards that need to be addressed. With architects, engineers and specifiers understanding what constitutes a fall hazard, we can then minimize such hazards during the design phase of a project—ultimately reducing the risk of injury while working at heights. So, what is the most effective way to create safe elevated work areas, avoiding workplace accidents and legal ramifications?
This complimentary and informative webinar breaks down the most critical aspects of roof access and safety. Our safety expert will review rooftop designs and expansion projects that take safety to new heights.
Learning objectives include:
• An understanding of standards/regulations that impact design
• Creating a safer climb to the rooftop – a review of access points
• How to recognize and mitigate a fall hazard
• How to go about pairing safety solutions with fall hazards
