Roofing and work at height

Anchors, ladders, edge protection and weather limits — the technique notes that keep roof work planned rather than improvised.

Fig. 02 — Fall protection on a pitched roof

16 technique notes

Basic techniquesFall Restraint vs Fall Arrest for Roof WorkRead →Choosing equipmentSelecting a Roof Anchor SystemRead →Basic techniquesWorking Near Fragile Roof Surfaces and Roof LightsRead →Basic techniquesLadder Safety for Roof AccessRead →Product infoChoosing a Ladder Class for Roof AccessRead →Expert techniquesSafe Use of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms for Roof-Level WorkRead →Choosing equipmentEdge Protection SystemsRead →Basic techniquesRoof Pitch and Choosing the Right Fall Protection SystemRead →Basic techniquesWeather Limits for Roof WorkRead →Product infoFootwear for Roof WorkRead →Expert techniquesCalculating Fall Clearance for Roof-Mounted AnchorsRead →Expert techniquesHorizontal Lifeline Systems on RoofsRead →Basic techniquesRoof Access Route PlanningRead →Product infoInspecting and Maintaining Roof-Mounted Anchor PointsRead →Basic techniquesLone Working on a RoofRead →RescueRescue Planning for a Fall Arrested by a Roof Edge Protection SystemRead →

Roof work is inherently hazardous. These notes are a starting point for competent, trained operatives; they do not replace task-specific risk assessment, a rescue plan, or the manufacturer instructions supplied with your equipment.

Frequently asked questions

What does this Roofing and Work at Height activity page cover?

A library of technique notes covering fall restraint and arrest, anchor selection, ladders and access equipment, edge protection, weather limits and rescue planning for work on and around roofs.

What do the category filters mean?

They group the technique notes by purpose: choosing the right equipment, product information and specifications, basic techniques, expert techniques for more advanced situations, and a dedicated rescue category.

Are these technique notes a substitute for formal training?

No, they are a starting point for competent, trained operatives and do not replace task-specific risk assessment, a rescue plan, or the manufacturer instructions supplied with your equipment.

How is this different from the Rope Access and Confined Space activity?

Roofing and Work at Height focuses on ladders, MEWPs, edge protection systems and roof-specific hazards like fragile surfaces and pitch, rather than vertical rope techniques.

How does this activity page relate to the rest of SafetyOrbit?

It is one activity within the wider Tips and Tricks guidance structure, sitting alongside the EN standards library and tools referenced throughout the individual technique notes.