Can anybody tell me what sort of things I should consider when tasking an operative to work on a flat roof with a safety line on the roof top? I am considering using this safety line with a restraint harness.

Do these lines require 6 monthly tests?

Is there a training course that is recommended for the use of these safety lines i.e. industry standard training courses?

What is the safe working distance I to be deployed when working on the roof?

Do the operatives require restraint harness training? I understand that you require training on a fall arrest harness but is it necessary for fall restraint?

Do I require a detailed emergency response plan?

Sorry for the long line of questions..............................

If you base your risk assessment on the W@H hierarchy to start with??
Can you prevent the fall etc etc
What type of work
what is duration of work
how many persons required
Remember mansafe system is primarly for short term maintainance work;
The system does require testing
your operative should be trained in the system
he should have had harness training
you would have to decide on what type of lanyard would be required.
Restaint > prevents the operative from falling
Fall arrest > should only be used when you have no way of preventing the fall, if this is the case then you would require rescue procedure
can edge protection be put in place thus removing the need for PPE
Dont really understand question on safe working distance on roof, you must consider access to the point where the operative can clip on. As I dont know what work has to be done, the size of the roof etc etc, it is hard to give direction/help. but if you base it on W@H assessment you wont be far away

Good advice Bob!

Q. Why go down the PPE/harness route when there are so many temporary edge protection solutions in the market place.

Jarsmith 83, PM me if you need some help.