Unprotected sides and edges.
Osha fall protection standard for roof work.
Fall protection requirements falls are the leading cause of work related injuries and deaths among roofers.
Each employee on a walking working surface horizontal and vertical surface with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet 1 8 m or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems.
Working six feet or more above lower levels put roofers at risk for serious injury or death if they should fall.
A lack of fall protection damaged fall protection equipment or improper setup will increase their risk of falling from height.