Fall protection on flat roofs: railings

Maintenance, repair and care of a flat roof extend its service life and maintain the functionality of the waterproofing. This is important because roof surfaces are now used to install photovoltaic systems or air conditioning units, for example, or to attach lightning protection. But it is not only the technology that needs to be checked regularly. You should also check your flat roof itself for leaks from time to time. To carry out the necessary work safely, you need certified fall protection. One option is to secure the edge of your flat roof with a railing. Feel free to contact us and benefit from advantages such as being able to walk on your roof without protective equipment.

Collective protection as safety measure in areas at risk of falling

A railing falls into the category of collective protection in fall protection. If you decide to install a railing system on your flat roof, it must be able to be accessed by several people at the same time. Often referred to as safety railings or protective railings, this type of collective protection prevents dangerous situations and accidents. This is because roof edge protection on flat roofs prevents roofers, fitters, maintenance personnel and other workers at height from reaching the edge of the roof in the first place.

Accessing flat roofs without protective equipment: roof edge safety systems make this possible.

A roof edge safety system on a flat roof is a quick solution for ensuring safety when working on the roof. The railing, which serves as the roof edge safety system, is made of aluminium and complies with DIN EN 13374. Once it has been installed on the fall edge, you benefit from fall protection without having to wear additional protective equipment. This means that, as the owner, you can access your flat roof without personal protective equipment (PPE) once the railing, which is at least one metre high, has been installed. The same applies to staff when maintenance or repair work is required. Thanks to the safety railing, everyone feels completely protected when walking on the roof, and the operator is also on the safe side.

NIS Safety Check to secure your flat roof

  • Inventory
  • Planning fall protection
  • Quick installation of roof edge protection
  • Maintenance of railings on flat roofs
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Alternative fall protection systems and services for flat roofs

Single anchor points

Single anchor points as fall protection

Single anchor points serve as permanent fall protection on flat roofs. In conjunction with personal protective equipment such as a carabiner hook or a safety harness, single anchor points help to prevent falls from flat roofs.

Fall protection with single anchor points

Rope safety devices

Rope systems as safety equipment on flat roofs

As an alternative to a railing on a flat roof, a rope system can be integrated as fall protection. A stainless steel rope runs between the attachment points and corner points, so that you are permanently connected to the rope system via the protective equipment. This ensures a safe working environment on your flat roof and prevents accidents.

Rope safety system on flat roofs

Lightning protection

Protect people, buildings and technology

Protect not only people working on flat roofs, but also the building and the associated technology. In recent years, there has been an increase in severe storms with thunderstorms. Install lightning protection on your flat roof to protect people, buildings and technology. We are happy to take care of the risk analysis, planning, maintenance and installation for you.

 

Lightning protection for flat roofs