Your manual: Roof work

The Sector Council on OSH in the building and construction industry (BFA Bygge & Anlæg) has published a manual for you and your employees. The manual is a guide to good practice for the working environment in the building and construction sector. It also provides guidance on how to comply with regulations in the Danish Working Environment Act.

The Sector Council on OSH in the building and construction industry is a sector association for the working environment, consisting of representatives from other social partners, i.e. employer organisations and trade unions. 

Selected chapters on roof work

Working on roofs
Railings, scaffolding, markings, shielding, fall protection, roof walkways, roof pitch, etc.

Fall prevention
Fall protection in connection with open facades, element constructions, replacement of windows, etc.

Assessment of lifting
Lifting and carrying techniques, work site layout, use of technical equipment, etc.

Access routes
Stairs, ladders, roads, escape routes, etc.

Site plan
Layout of access to site, clean and tidy building site, shielding, etc.

Winter measures
Safeguarding against problems caused by water, rain, hail, snow, low temperatures and darkness.