A new Code of Practice for Safety in Roofwork, which was published by the HSA this week, will come into force on September 1st. The Code deals with the roles and responsibilities of clients, project supervisors design process, designers, project supervisors construction stage, contractors and others, such as employees and suppliers. The Code provides guidance on roofwork on domestic dwellings and on commercial, industrial and agricultural buildings. It deals with issues such as maintenance, working safely, controlling health hazards and training.
The Code is accessible and downloadable from the HSA website, www.hsa.ie . Click on the publications icon and click on the link to construction documents. Currently it is top of the list.