Roof Safety: Solar Rooftop Walkway | Chemey
Roof safety is a system of preventive and safety measures when performing work and repairs on rooftops. Roof safety should be practiced while on the job to avoid personal injuries and structural damage. Performing roof work exposes workers to risks such as falls, which are the leading cause of death in industry. As rooftop solar installations grow, so grows the need to access the roof safely. Part of passive fall protection product for roof top safety is having a proper rooftop railing installed. On a metal roof there are other safety concerns also. The metal roof may not be designed for people to be walking on any part other than the seam or purlins.Additionally, the metal ribs/crestcan cause a significant trip hazard. EnduPlank/EnduGrate rooftop walkway is a solar rooftop walkway solution that is primarily designed to attach to metal roofs. It connects to the standing seam or corrugated industrial troughed roof top using clamps and screws. These sections can easily be laid down to form a walkway around rooftop solar panel installations. With a variety of mounting methods available, Endu Plank works on virtually any roof surface. Endu Grate can be installed on almost every profile of metal roof with our variety of mounting options. Our rooftop walkway can be paired with an integrated railing and crossover work platform and stairs to completely protect your workers as they access your roof. Chemey’s Solar Rooftop Walkway System “EnduPlank” can be installed with OSHA compliant guardrail. That both together protects workers from slips as well as roof edges and other hazards. The EnduPlank solar roof top walkway system is fully compatible with all horizontal lifeline systems to yield free standing walkways. Additionally, it is easy to cross Roof Skylight Safety Cover when it comes along the way and provide additional safety over that area. Features: Works on Industrial troughed profile and standing seam metal roofs Provides a non-slip, level surface for workers to safely access rooftop equipment Can be leveled to any flat or sloping roofs Pair with OSHA compliant guardrail or lifeline for 360° protection on any roof OSHA 1910.28(b)(13) Compliant Other Roofing Safety Tips: Discuss common hazards & assess the condition of the work area. Confirm that proper permits have been secured, and encourage the team to verbalize the safety tips to follow Work only during good weather conditions and avoid extreme heat/cold Approach ladders should be stable and properly secured or tied off Wear proper PPE Carefully position ropes and extension cords used for maintenance tools & equipment so they’re not underfoot Use rooftop guardrails whenever possible Skylights should be covered &guarded appropriatelySignage should be visible in your work area Clean up the roof before and after work and make sure it is clear of dirt and debris Installing permanent rooftop walkway is a wise choice when making your industry a better and safer place to work for your employees. If you are confused that which standard to follow and what walkway is safe to install on your rooftop, that makes your employees, workers, inspectors, and managers safe, get in touch with us for Endu Plank Solar Rooftop walkway inquiries. Need help? We have a team of professionals that can help you sort through each of these questions to find the right solution for you. Follow US On Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | Twitter
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Rooftop Solar Installations are growing, so grows the need of people working on roof and their safety. On a metal roof there are many safety concerns. The metal ribs of standing seam roof and Crest of troughed sheet can cause a significant trip hazard. Additionally, the metal roof may not be designed for people to be walking on any part other than the seam/purlin support. These concerns of Rooftop are taken care by EnduRail®– modular lightweight but strong rooftop railing EnduPlank™k/EnduFloor™ – modular walkway solution Both Systems are principally designed to attach to metal roofs. It connects to the standing seam or troughed roof top using clamps and screws. These sections can easily be installed to form Safe Guardrail andwalkway around rooftop solar panel installations. Find more about EnduRail® and EnduFloor around a roof top solar at www.chemey.com Meeting Your Requirements for Roof Railing When selecting a rooftop railing, you will be burdened with several non-negotiable requirements. Fortunately, EnduRail non-penetrating system for Standing Seam and Penetrating system for Industrial Troughed roof offers many features that covers all concerns. Must Be OSHA Compliant For a roof railing to be effective in preventing a fall, it must be able to resist the loads as laid out in OSHA 1910. OSHA requires that the top rail of the railing must be able to withstand90 kg of point load without failure. EnduRail roof railing exceeds this requirement and has the testing documents to prove it. Always ask for the test documentation. Needs To Navigate Around Obstacles Most roofs were not designed with railing in mind. There are often obstacles on the rooftop that make the installation of railing difficult. EnduRail uses modular fittings and standard pipe that make it easy to navigate obstacles that are located on the rooftop. Aesthetics – Has to Look Good Safety and aesthetics do not have to be mutually exclusive. EnduRail roof railing has plenty of features that make it a great looking solution. Anodized Fittings and Pipe This means that the railing is less visible and blends in better with its surroundings Powder Coat Fittings and Anodized Pipe or All Powder Coating The railing can also be powder coated so that it blends in perfectly with the aesthetics of the building. Continuous Throughout EnduRail has a continuous railing. There are no breaks in the railing, making it look more pleasing and well-integrated into the building environment. Quick Installation A roof railing that can be installed efficiently is another must! EnduRail’s modular design makes assembly rapid without the use of welding or drilling. An Allen key, torque wrench, pipe vise and pipe cutter are all that is needed to install this roof railing. Long Lasting The EnduRail roof railing system is All aluminum. It is the ultimate solution even in corrosive or saline environment. EnduRail systems are built for long lasting durability. Whatever the issues are surrounding roof railing, EnduRail has the solution. The EnduRail railing system is the industry leading roof railing solution because it performs well in all circumstances. Learn More About Why EnduRail Aluminum Railing
