Working On Roofs And In Ceiling Spaces

Electrical sources in ceiling spaces.

Working on roofs and in ceiling spaces.

In a separate incident a carpenter received a fatal electric shock when carrying out roof repairs on a residential property after coming in contact with damaged wiring that formed part of the electricity supply wiring to the meter box. Working at heights and near electricity present major risks to workers who work 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. 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. 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.