The issue of providing protection to roof overhang details is one that should always be considered by the Design Team within their duty under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.

Where no consideration has been given to how the gap between the structure and the perimeter guardrails will be protected then a solution must be agreed between the relevant parties involved.

An example of a solution is for a Safety Net to be attached onto the guardrail and slung underneath the roof overhang as shown in the photograph above.

To determine if Safety Nets are permitted to be attached to the temporary edge protection the Installation Company must ensure that the following 5 key points below are complied with.