As seen in Roofing Today magazine: Working Safely at Height
Roofing contractors are well aware of the importance of workplace health and safety, particularly the importance of managing risk related to falls. Safety when working at height is paramount. While there are a number of strategies and best practice guidelines to help mitigate risk to workers who operate at height, the hierarchy of controls teaches us that the best possible strategy when trying to manage a risk, and the approach we should try first, is to eliminate that risk altogether.