To simplify this process, we will walk you through how our safety consultants review issue like this and give you concrete way to solve HVAC protection, and how to create rooftop work environment as whole..
here is link to OSHA code 1910.28 ..
Reason being that fall arrest system will not be compliant and may not 'catch you time before hitting the ground.
Keep in mind that the next level can be another rooftop, tree, and potential truck driving into dock, anything that you could hit from falling in that area. 2 ) How do you access the roof..
Whether it be hatch, ladder, or even stairs, it's that you will be exposed to hazard during your ascent, descent, and or traveling to and from HVAC unit..
You are well within 15 of the edge, meaning some form of fall protection needs to be in place. 3 ) How do you get from the access point to the work area..
Keep in mind that depending on the protection system you choose, it can all be integrated into single system. 4 ) How far away from the roof's edge is HVAC unit..
This information along with photo or two will give us fairly thorough understanding of the rooftop conditions. 5 ) Is service access for RTU level with the roof..
Still considered passive fall protection system, the significant difference between this and the guardrail is that you can fall off the roof..
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