If you’ve ever experienced an unexpected visit from an OSHA inspector, you know how important it is to be prepared. If you haven’t, consider this: OSHA has jurisdiction over 7 million worksites and, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, they still conducted over 21,000 inspections. These inspections are often unannounced, and since OSHA cites falling from heights as one of the most common causes of workplace injury, it pays to ensure that your rooftop fall protection is in full compliance ahead of time. 

When it comes to preparing your rooftop for inspection, there are five main areas of concern: access, edges, equipment, openings, and navigation.   Let’s closer look at the five areas of concern:

1). Access  While it’s logical to assume that most falls occur once people are on top of the roof, accessing the roof itself presents serious risk if the right roof fall protection systems aren’t in place. Your access point checklist should include:

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