Residential Roofing - Fall Protection Requirements Residential roofing fall protection is required whenever employees are exposed to fall hazards of 6 feet or more above a lower level. Residential roofing work presents significant fall hazards from roof edges, steep slopes, openings, skylights, ladders, and unstable or slippery walking surfaces. Important: The older...

Flat Roofing Safety Flat or low-slope roofs may appear safer than steep roofs, but employees are still exposed to serious and potentially fatal falls from roof edges, openings, skylights, access points, and other elevated surfaces. Roofing materials, equipment, weather conditions, and changing work areas can create additional hazards. Before roofing work begins,...