Working on roof surfaces during shrink wrap installation presents fall hazards that require proactive management under OSHA’s construction fall protection standard. Roof edges, penetrations, and skylights are regulated hazards that must be addressed through engineered controls, warning systems, or personal fall protection.
Fall Protection Options for Shrink Wrap Work
- Guardrail systems where edge geometry allows
- Safety net systems on large commercial projects with long falls to grade
- Personal fall arrest systems, the primary method for StormWrappers crews, using anchored harnesses with shock-absorbing lanyards
- Safety monitoring systems on low-slope roofs meeting specific criteria
StormWrappers Safety Program
Every StormWrappers crew member completes a 10-hour OSHA construction safety course and site-specific fall protection training before their first project. Competent persons are designated on every job site with authority to stop work for safety violations.
Subcontractor Safety Qualification
StormWrappers maintains an Experience Modification Rate reviewed by commercial general contractors as part of subcontractor prequalification. Safety program documentation is available for any GC or owner requiring subcontractor safety qualification.
