The modern commercial rooftop has become a very crowded space recently. One major concern of commercial building owners and the facility management firms that keep them operating is that with this increase in rooftop traffic comes an increase risk. It’s simple: more equipment on the roof means more roofing maintenance will be required – by more people – to keep it operating as it should. Developing a roof safety plan is a must for any commercial or multifamily residential building owner.
Gone are the days of “set it and forget it” when it comes to rooftops. Between repairs, routine scheduled maintenance, and system upgrades, regular foot traffic on your buildings’ roof is now a common occurrence. Protect your roofing maintenance professionals and train them on the basics of roof safety by keeping these important facts in mind:
Rooftop Safety Requires PETs
It's unfortunate that year after year, OSHA reports that accidental falls are one of the leading cause of worker deaths in the construction industry. Many of these accidental deaths could be avoided if more building management professionals established — and enforced — stricter safety procedures, after every employee and technician followed these same rules.
