Working at heights and near electricity present major risks to workers who work on roofs and in ceiling spaces.
Working on roofs and in ceiling spaces.
Most roof spaces in residential premises constitute the space between the ceiling of the top floor and the roof.
Working on roofs and in ceiling spaces installing cabling and entering ceiling spaces for work such as installation of solar panels or aerials on roofs can pose serious risks to workers.
Working on roofs and in ceiling spaces installing cabling and entering ceiling spaces for work such as installation of solar panels or aerials on roofs can pose serious risks to workers.
Electrical sources in ceiling spaces.
Even where there is only sufficient space to reach in to conduct the work particularly for shallow eaves there is a risk of shock and the electrical installation should be de energised to remove the hazard.
Hazards associated with ceiling spaces include but are not necessarily limited to friable asbestos electrical shock falls from ladders and other mechanical and physical hazards.