Many commercial and residential property owners assume that an old roof automatically needs replacement. In reality, age alone is not the best indicator of a roof’s remaining service life. A…
If your Florida insurance company has recently started asking about your roof’s age, you’re not alone. Many homeowners have received requests for roof inspections, documentation, or even notices requiring roof…
A rooftop fall is one of the most serious incidents that can occur on a construction or commercial roofing project. Beyond ensuring that the injured worker receives immediate medical attention,…
Fall protection is essential on every roofing project, but Florida’s unique climate creates additional challenges that contractors, property owners, and workers must consider. High temperatures, intense humidity, sudden thunderstorms, hurricane-force…
Yes, facility owners can use temporary guardrails for rooftop maintenance, provided the guardrail system complies with applicable OSHA fall protection standards and is properly installed, inspected, and maintained. Temporary guardrails…
- August 4, 2026
How Often Should Fall Protection Equipment Be Inspected?
Fall protection equipment should be inspected before every use, formally inspected by a competent person at least once a year, and immediately after any event that could affect its integrity,…
Fall protection is one of the most important safety requirements in the roofing industry. Roofing work often takes place at significant heights, where even a single misstep can result in…
Yes. OSHA fall protection standards apply to sloped roofs in Florida just as they do in every other U.S. state. Florida does not have a state-operated OSHA program for private-sector…
- August 4, 2026
Are Skylights Considered Fall Hazards Under OSHA?
Yes. OSHA considers skylights to be fall hazards unless they are protected by compliant covers or guardrail systems. One of the most common misconceptions in commercial roofing and building maintenance…
The OSHA “competent person” requirement is one of the most important safety standards for roofing and construction work involving fall hazards. Because roofing projects routinely expose workers to significant fall…