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Safety Inspection

Roof Access & Fall Protection Inspection

Roofs carry most of a building's mechanical plant, so technicians go up there constantly — and falls remain the leading cause of death in construction and building maintenance. Anchor points and guardrails are the controls, and they weather like everything else on a roof.

Interval Quarterly
Est. Duration 1.0 hr
Steps 4
Applies To Facilities & Property Management, HVAC & Building Services Contractors

The Procedure

The steps ChatterFix schedules for this PM. Every step is a checkable item on the work order — a technician can speak their way through it without touching a keyboard.

  1. Inspect ladders, hatches, and guardrails for damage
  2. Check anchor points and tie-off certification dates
  3. Verify warning lines around skylights and roof edges
  4. Confirm roof access is controlled and signed

Why This PM Exists

Roofs carry most of a building's mechanical plant, so technicians go up there constantly — and falls remain the leading cause of death in construction and building maintenance. Anchor points and guardrails are the controls, and they weather like everything else on a roof.

What Skipping It Looks Like

Corroded anchors that have never been recertified, damaged guardrail, and unprotected skylights — which look like floors and are not.

Setting the interval

Quarterly inspection, plus certification of anchor points on the schedule the manufacturer and OSHA require.

Common Questions

How often should this PM run?
Quarterly. Quarterly inspection, plus certification of anchor points on the schedule the manufacturer and OSHA require.
How long does it take?
Budget about 1.0 hour for a technician working to the standard procedure. ChatterFix uses that estimate for capacity planning, then learns your plant's actual time from completed work orders.
What happens if we skip it?
Corroded anchors that have never been recertified, damaged guardrail, and unprotected skylights — which look like floors and are not.
Can I use this checklist in ChatterFix?
Yes — this exact procedure ships in the Facilities & Property Management and HVAC & Building Services Contractors industry pack. Pick your industry at signup and it is scheduled on the right assets automatically, with no configuration.

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