Manufacturing Industry
Check roof openings for OSHA compliance.(Tech Check)
Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation, March, 2004 by Toohey, Michael
Roof openings are present in virtually all non-residential buildings. Several types of products can be used to cover them, which serve a variety of purposes. These include providing ventilation of additional light, smoke venting, and/or allowing maintenance workers roof access.
Regardless of the openings' function, however, failure to protect workers from the hazards these openings present can have far-reaching consequences. No one wants to be responsible for a serious worker injury of death because proper precautions were not taken.
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has established safety regulations for protecting roof openings. This article will discuss types of roof openings, relevant OSHA standards, and how to comply with...
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