Rothoblaas Catalogue 2019
WORK ON ROOFS
WORK ON ROOFS
EN 397
EN 795/B
< 40 kN >
EN 795/C
EN 355
EN 362
EN 352-3 EN 358
EN 361
EN 361
EN 813
EN 358
EN 1891 EN 354 EN 358 EN 795
TEMPORARY ANCHOR LINES are used in situations where there is no possibility of creating an adequate anchor for a fixed anchor line. To access roof-top work areas, two methods are available: access from above, typically from a window or hatch on the roof, or from below, using a ladder or mobile platform. When leaving the roof, it is important to use a double rope to reach the main safety system (the anchor line on the ridge). When working, it is also fundamental to use appropriate PPE, including a retractable device and a length-adjustable positioning rope. When working near the side edges of the roof, the risk of a fall becomes more likely, with consequent pendulum effect. Therefore, it is necessary to combine the retractable device with an energy absorber rope, which can in turn be connected to a supplementary anchor line or anchor points specifically installed along the edges.
"Work on roofs" means all actions carried out on roofs with an incline between 5° and 30°. To work safely, the worker must be attached to an anchor line already installed on the ridge line. If this is not available, a temporary anchor line must be installed by a qualified worker. A FIXED ANCHOR LINE must be made of certified devices, designed by a quali fied professional and installed by a work er who has been adequately trained by the manufacturer. During this phase, the most important aspect is the selection of the type and number of fastenings to be used. Once installed, the anchor line must be tested and inspected on annually.
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