Working On Roofs And In Ceiling Spaces

Even where there is only sufficient space to reach in to conduct the work particularly for shallow eaves there is a risk of shock and the electrical installation should be de energised to remove the hazard.
Working on roofs and in ceiling spaces. Working in ceiling spaces ceiling spaces are defined to be any space between a suspended ceiling constructed of any material and the slab roof or deck above it. Working at heights and near electricity present major risks to workers who work on roofs and in ceiling spaces. Working on roofs and in ceiling spaces installing cabling and entering ceiling spaces for work such as installation of solar panels or aerials on roofs can pose serious risks to workers. Hazards associated with ceiling spaces include but are not necessarily limited to friable asbestos electrical shock falls from ladders and other mechanical and physical hazards.
Sources of electricity that may be present within a ceiling space include. Electrical sources in ceiling spaces.