Edge Protection - Identified Minimum Industry Standards.
| ROOF STRUCTURE |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT |
| 1. All roofs with eaves height at or above 3m from ground level. |
Guard rail system and/or perimeter scaffold no lower than 900mm from the fascia. |
| 2. All roofs pitched at 27.5° less than 32°. |
Guard rail system and/or perimeter scaffold no lower than 900mm from the fascia. |
| 3. All roofs pitched at or above 32°. |
Perimeter scaffold at fascia height. Some elevations may require additional working platform within the roof structure subject to length and pitch of rafters as determined by a site safety assessment. |
| 4. All two storey roofs below 27.5°. |
Guard rail system and/or perimeter scaffold no lower than 900mm from the fascia. |
| 5. All two storey roofs at or above 27.5°. |
Perimeter scaffold at fascia height. Some elevations may require additional working platform within the roof structure subject to length and pitch of rafters as determined by a site safety assessment. |
| 6. All roofs exceeding two storey. |
Perimeter scaffold at fascia height. Some elevations may require additional working platform within the roof structure subject to length and pitch of rafters as determined by a site safety assessment. |
| 7. Any potential slippery product at or above 15° (e.g. fibro cement, fibreglass, metal roof products). |
Guard rail system and/or perimeter scaffold no lower than 900mm from the fascia. Roofs below 15° may require a site safety assessment. |
| 8. All "Internal Voids" with free fall of 3 m or more from roof elevation. |
Internally erected working platform to reduce free fall to less than 2 m.
Note: Definition of an "Internal Void" is a roof elevation that has a cathedral or raked ceiling. |
9. Work up to 3 metres.
Where roof workers are not exposed to the risk of an external fall greater than 3 metres and the pitch of the roof is not greater than the critical angle, then the primary risk control measure may be the establishment of a cleared area around parameter of the building known as a "clear Zone". |
Where a clear zone is relied on as part of the fall control measures, it must:
- Extend 2 metres out from the edge of the gutter line.
- Consist of natural soil.
- Be barricaded where there is a risk of other people entering the zone.
- Be kept clear of all hard surfaces such as impalement hazards (including fences, set out hurdles, stumps and partial verandah structures), building materials (including brick pallets and timber), and other obstacles.
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A person who erects or dismantles a guard rail system or perimeter scaffold, must ensure that the
erection or dismantling, as the case may be, is done in accordance with Regulations 3.67 and
AS1576 parts 1 to 5.
When scaffolding exceeds, or is likely to exceed, a height of 4m it must be erected, alltered or
dismantled by a certified scaffolder.
* Reproduced with permission from the Code of Safe Work Practice for the Roof Tiling
Industry - WA
