Pitched Roof Restraint System

Guardrail 1910 29 b guardrail systems the employer must ensure guardrail systems meet the following requirements.

Pitched roof restraint system.

Solutions are available for both low and high sloped roofs. Solutions for all types of roofs. 1910 29 b 1 the top edge height of top rails or equivalent guardrail system members are 42 inches 107 cm plus or minus 3 inches 8 cm above the walking working surface the top edge height may exceed 45 inches 114 cm provided the guardrail system. Corners and intermediate brackets allow the line shuttle to move smoothly along the full length of the cable between end brackets.

On low pitched roofs where footing is no problem and the eaves are less than 12 ft. The warning line is not required when performing roofing work on low pitched roofs less than 50 feet wide. From passive fall prevention solutions to active fall arrest systems our roof fall protection systems are designed to be user friendly and non intrusive while providing continuous uncompromising safety while working at height. For information on determining roof widths see wac 296 155 24623 appendix a determining roof widths.

But for the ultimate in roof safety especially on steeper roofs or big jobs invest in a safety harness and rope. Or so from the ground you may feel safe working with just roof brackets and planks in place.