Construction trades · Roof and waterproofing crews, site managers
Roofing and waterproofing: edges, openings and weather
Roof edges, skylights, fragile surfaces, material transport and weather affect fall risks. Some waterproofing methods additionally introduce heat, fire or chemical hazards.
Illustrative site situation
Illustrative situation: carrying waterproofing materials requires a new route beside a skylight. The previously checked pedestrian route and fall protections may not cover the new route.
Original hypothetical example, not an actual incident.
01Before work
- 1Mark edges, openings and skylights before work.
- 2Confirm safe access routes and the actual work zone.
- 3Review fire and chemical hazards of the materials and method.
- 4Assign responsibility for stopping and restarting work if weather changes.
02During work
- 1Never infer roof load-bearing strength from appearance alone.
- 2Recheck protections when walking routes or material locations change.
- 3Stop and evacuate if an imminent fall or fire danger develops.
03Records and follow-up
- 1Roof structure and identified danger spots
- 2Access routes and material handling arrangements
- 3Changes in weather or method and the reassessment
- 4Safeguards and checks before restarting
Official laws and guidance
Primary documents are in Korean. Confirm current legal applicability and detailed requirements at source.
- Korean primary source · www.law.go.kr
Primary documents are in Korean. Confirm current legal applicability and detailed requirements at source.
- Korean primary source · www.law.go.kr
Primary documents are in Korean. Confirm current legal applicability and detailed requirements at source.
- Korean primary source · www.moel.go.kr
Primary documents are in Korean. Confirm current legal applicability and detailed requirements at source.
- Korean primary source · www.kosha.or.kr
Primary documents are in Korean. Confirm current legal applicability and detailed requirements at source.