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3 Ways to Invest in Rooftop Fall Protection

When someone falls, someone gets hurt—and the risk is doubled if you’re on top of a roof. Even if you fall on a roof (as opposed to falling from the roof to ground level or a lower-level roof structure), you can still be in considerable danger. That’s because a roof may contain hazards that you wouldn’t want to impact with your body, such as pipe supports, live electrical equipment, or rusted metal. There’s even a danger of falling through a roof if you happen to be standing near a weakened area or a skylight. In other words, rooftop fall protection is more important than most may think. With so many hazards in play, it’s no wonder that roofing accidents make up over one-third of all fatalities in the construction industry. Since you believe in worker safety—plus avoiding fines and bad publicity—it’s likely that you are interested in the guidelines and techniques that make up rooftop fall protection and prevention. Here are the top four ways to get started: 1. Study New OSHA Guidelines...
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Your Guide to Improving Rooftop Safety and Accessibility

Very few people should ever get to see what it looks like on top of a commercial roof. Rooftops are unequivocally dangerous, with falls from rooftops representing over 33% of deaths in the construction industry. By this metric, building owners need to make it relatively difficult for anyone to get on top of a commercial roof, with barriers in the form of locks, special training, permission slips, and time sheets. In short, no one should be able to access your roof without learning about its safety features, getting a key from a designated individual, and logging their time. There’s a different side to the coin, however. Once your workers have passed the hurdles you put up to prevent them from freely accessing the roof, they should be able to get around easily and safely. This means the addition of handrails to roof edges and elevated spaces, crossover ramps to traverse elevation changes and cable runs, and access platforms next to maintenance equipment. This allows workers to get to ro...
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How Roof Pipe Support Systems Enhance Performance and Safety

In the realm of industrial and commercial operations, ensuring optimal performance and safety via roof pipe supports is not just a goal – it's a mandate. The landscape of building regulations is rather critical, and a crucial aspect often overlooked is the design and implementation of effective roof pipe support systems. These unassuming yet indispensable structures play a pivotal role in safeguarding both the performance of rooftop equipment and the safety of workers. Drawing insights from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, this article delves into the multifaceted realm of roof pipe supports. We will highlight their paramount importance in enhancing performance and safety across industries. We will also take a closer look at how PHP Systems/Designs can help improve your rooftop’s integrity while ensuring equipment safety. Guarding Lives &Adhering to OSHA Mandates In 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) introduced a f...
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Engineering Safety: PHP Systems/Design Pioneering Rooftop Equipment Designs

  PHP Systems/Design, a leader in innovative rooftop equipment design, embodies a commitment to safety and compliance in architectural and building management solutions. Pioneering in "zero penetration" roof support systems, PHP ensures each project upholds the highest standards of safety, aligning with their ethos of “Building It Right.” This discussion explores PHP's role in advancing rooftop equipment design for optimal safety compliance. The Evolution of Rooftop Equipment Design Rooftop equipment design has historically grappled with balancing functionality and safety. Traditional methods often compromised safety standards, leading to structural and management challenges. PHP Systems/Design innovated this field with the introduction of “zero penetration” roof support systems, a method that eliminates the need for invasive installation processes, thus preserving roofing systems' integrity and enhancing safety standards. Innovations in Material and Design for Safety...
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11 Step Roof Maintenance Checklist

Most roofing professionals recommend twice-yearly roof inspections. And this is not just about their bottom line! Regular roofing maintenance and inspections have been proven to increase roof longevity significantly. Not inspecting can in some cases even void your roof warranty. Of course, the simplest solution is simply to hire a roofing company to inspect your roof for you. However, conducting your own inspections has advantages, too. You will almost certainly save money, and you will gain a more intimate understanding of your building that may help you make wiser maintenance decisions in the future. When Should You Inspect Your Roof? Ideally, commercial roofs should be inspected both before and after severe weather seasons. Severe weather includes both the winter cold of northern locations and the extreme heat and direct sunlight experienced during Southern and Western summers. Both extremes can weather and damage roofs, so it is a good idea to prepare for them, and to inspect for d...
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Answers to Your Biggest Roof Safety Issues

Safety should be a primary concern in all areas of a commercial building. And your roof is an especially important area to implement safety protocols. In addition to building maintenance personnel, other individuals including contractors and repair people, security guards, insurance agents, inspectors, and window washers may all need access to your roof from time to time. Having a rooftop safety protocol in place will help prevent unnecessary accidents and their accompanying financial costs. Here are some of the top roof safety concerns, along with solutions to consider: 1. Unauthorized Access Keeping unauthorized people off the roof is much easier than ensuring their safety once they are there.  Access to the roof should be restricted. Keep any doorway leading to the roof locked. If you are operating a hotel, a shopping center, or other public facility you may also want to locate a surveillance camera in the area. Even the presence of a mock camera can deter would-be explorers fro...
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What is the Real Impact of Snow on Rooftop Equipment Supports?

Last winter delivered record-breaking snowfalls for much of the country, and many places have already seen the first snowfall of the 2015 fall/winter season. While meteorologists are still scratching their heads as the “Godzilla El Niño” and the “Siberian Snow Monster” battle for control of our weather, there’s one thing we do know: Any amount of snow or ice can take a toll on both your commercial rooftop (flat roofs are especially vulnerable) and your rooftop equipment supports. The Problem: Snow  Snow is heavy. One cubic foot of dry snow weighs about seven pounds, and one cubic foot of wet snow tips the scales at a whopping 12 to 18 pounds. That can push your roof to its load-bearing limits. To make matters worse, if you panic and send your maintenance crew up to clear the snow, the additional weight could lead to a roof collapse. Ice For sloped roofs, the biggest problem with ice is that it can form ice dams, which can, in turn, cause leaks. That happens when snow or ice melts a...
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