SLATOR-USA
Roof - Fall Protection Anchors, Installations, Safe Access Gear, & Safety Training.
Roof - Fall Protection Anchors, Installations, Safe Access Gear, & Safety Training.
Workers: Grow old in the career you love. Anchor in every job. One fall from any height can ruin your career, or worse.
Building/Home Owners: Your building/roof requires maintenance.
Is it reasonable to expect each worker to become an expert in fall protection and install their own anchor points on your building?
No. "Lack of training." is one of the most frequent OSHA citations. OSHA requires fall protection anytime a potential fall hazard is greater than six feet.
What will the worker do to your roof if they install an anchor point?
OSHA's general anchor point requirement is that the anchor must successfully resist a 5,000 pound load per worker attached.
It takes extensive construction knowledge, and a specific skill set to install anchors properly, and even more skill and gear to maintain safety while installing the anchor point. Every penetration in a roof, every new hole ... is another potential leak point. Even skilled roofers do not want to put additional holes in a roof.
Will the workers go without fall protection entirely or install and use a temporary anchor improperly?
Unfortunately, this is likely. Falls off roofs remain a leading cause of death and injury in the workplace.
What are the consequences of an injury or fatality on your property?
It depends on who fell (owner, employee, subcontractor, other), why they fell, how badly they were hurt, and perhaps how deep your pockets seem. It's never good.
Be proactive. Avoid unnecessary trouble and help each worker have safe working conditions.
Specify permanent anchors to be installed during renovations, maintenance, and designed into new construction projects.
Is it reasonable to expect each worker to become an expert in fall protection and install their own anchor points on your building?
No. "Lack of training." is one of the most frequent OSHA citations. OSHA requires fall protection anytime a potential fall hazard is greater than six feet.
What will the worker do to your roof if they install an anchor point?
OSHA's general anchor point requirement is that the anchor must successfully resist a 5,000 pound load per worker attached.
It takes extensive construction knowledge, and a specific skill set to install anchors properly, and even more skill and gear to maintain safety while installing the anchor point. Every penetration in a roof, every new hole ... is another potential leak point. Even skilled roofers do not want to put additional holes in a roof.
Will the workers go without fall protection entirely or install and use a temporary anchor improperly?
Unfortunately, this is likely. Falls off roofs remain a leading cause of death and injury in the workplace.
What are the consequences of an injury or fatality on your property?
It depends on who fell (owner, employee, subcontractor, other), why they fell, how badly they were hurt, and perhaps how deep your pockets seem. It's never good.
Be proactive. Avoid unnecessary trouble and help each worker have safe working conditions.
Specify permanent anchors to be installed during renovations, maintenance, and designed into new construction projects.
Take care of difficult problems while they are still easy. LAO TZU 604 - 531 BC
Study these photos from various job sites at your leisure.
Observe: rope selections, connector selections, anchor choices, fall arrestor use,
sternal harness ring use instead of dorsal ring use, SLATOR bracket for access, sling technique for adjacent ladders,
continual use of head and eye protection, 1st ascent fall protection techniques.
Since 2014, we have implemented these tools and techniques into our roofing practice with great success.
Observe: rope selections, connector selections, anchor choices, fall arrestor use,
sternal harness ring use instead of dorsal ring use, SLATOR bracket for access, sling technique for adjacent ladders,
continual use of head and eye protection, 1st ascent fall protection techniques.
Since 2014, we have implemented these tools and techniques into our roofing practice with great success.
SLATOR-USA
Steep Roof: Safe Access Gear, Roof Anchors & Training.
Serving those who prioritize safety since 2014.
Steep Roof: Safe Access Gear, Roof Anchors & Training.
Serving those who prioritize safety since 2014.