This information sheet provides information on managing the risks associated with working on roofs including: 

• working at height 

• roof access 

• fragile roofs 

• electricity 

• manual tasks 

• falling objects 

• exposure to heat and sunlight 

• when roof work is classed as high risk construction work. 

Supporting Information

• model Code of Practice: Construction work 

• model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces 

• model Code of Practice: Preventing falls in housing construction