FACTS

1. Weather Exposure: Wind, rain, snow, ice, and heat rapidly change surface conditions on roofs and facades, reducing traction and stability without warning.
2. Unprotected Edges: Open roof edges, parapets, and leading edges create severe fall hazards when guardrails or warning lines are missing or incomplete.
3. Access Equipment Instability: Ladders, scaffolds, suspended platforms, and lifts become unstable when set on uneven ground or exposed to gusting winds.
4. Anchor Point Failure: Improperly rated, damaged, or temporary anchor points can fail under load, rendering fall-arrest systems ineffective.
5. Swing-Fall Risk: Poor anchor placement on facades increases pendulum movement during a fall, causing workers to […]

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