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A fall from elevation (the uncontrolled drop from one level to another) is similar to winning the lottery. You never know when it is going to happen. Roofers working on low slope/flat roofs, are particularly vulnerable to falling when not provided with adequate temporary fall protection fences or safety railings at roof edges. Fall protection can be profitable. At present, in the roofing industry, the losses in injury/fatality costs and suffering are staggering. The cost of fall protection is largely incurred at the legal and compensation end of the economic cycle, rather than at the planning or equipment use stage. Not only must roofers be protected during roof application, tear off, or hoisting operations, they must be protected while installing protective fencing. |
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