| On many buildings, most with flat roofs, there will | | | | Another clever idea for flat roofs is the mobile |
| always be a need for maintenance to be carried | | | | gate system. This self closing gate attaches to |
| out at regular intervals. For the safety of | | | | existing fencing allowing easy access. But it has |
| contractors or staff rail guards should be installed. | | | | one special safety feature that is indispensable. |
| On top of this, fall protection equipment should | | | | The gate swings shut on its own without needing |
| also be utilized as a very important safety | | | | any physical effort. Many people will pass through |
| measure. | | | | a gate or door without even thinking of closing it |
| In these days of litigation for any kind of accident | | | | behind them. With this system safety is assured |
| where the employer is deemed to be negligent, it | | | | as they don't need to do anything at all. |
| is important that the company does all in its | | | | Other areas that need some kind of protection |
| power to make sure that employees are safe. If | | | | are holes or trenches which are dangerous for |
| the work is done on a regular basis the company | | | | pedestrians or workmen. There are movable |
| may consider having permanent fencing put | | | | fences which can be arranged around the obstacle |
| around the flat roof to assist with safety | | | | for the duration of the danger. Then, when the |
| measures. | | | | hole or trench is filled, they can be stored or |
| Added to this, harness and lanyard equipment | | | | moved to another danger zone. Trolleys and carts |
| may be necessary if ladders and platforms are | | | | are available to make this maneuver as simple as |
| being used. The harness and ropes are attached | | | | possible. |
| securely to a solid structure so that if the person | | | | Open gates or delivery zones can also be a |
| falls, he is prevented from hitting the ground, | | | | dangerous area. With these in mind, security gates |
| sharp railings or lower roofs. | | | | are available to warn people not to enter. These |
| Some buildings do not have flat roofs but long | | | | come in several widths and can be made to fit |
| ladders or platforms may be needed to access | | | | the doors concerned. |
| points on the building itself. Even window cleaning | | | | Other mobile devices for warning of danger are |
| may need very long ladders and the safety | | | | the mobile flag and line system which is easily |
| aspect for the employer must be thought about | | | | transported to outlying areas of building sites or |
| well before hand. With the safety harness | | | | such. The flags come on a reel for storing the |
| system, employees are safe and secure and will | | | | whole line when it is not in use. |
| be able to work safe in the knowledge that they | | | | Don't forget that some of this equipment can be |
| cannot fall. This makes work easier and faster | | | | rather heavy so trolleys and other equipment |
| since they will be more relaxed while carrying out | | | | may be necessary to ensure that it is easily |
| the maintenance work. | | | | transportable to wherever it is needed. |