scope:

This document specifies requirements for the design, manufacture, installation and testing of temporary edge protection equipment used on roofs having slopes not greater than 35° to the horizontal and for other exposed edges, prior to the installation of the permanent walling materials.

Temporary edge protection is used on buildings that are being constructed, renovated, extended, altered or maintained.

The requirements of this document apply to scaffolding required to act as temporary edge protection.

This document does not apply to the containment of materials on roofs.

NOTE 1 Where roof slopes exceed 35°, roof edge protection should be specifically designed. In some instances, another form of restraint may be required to avoid risk of excessive impact.

NOTE 2 Specific statutory requirements may apply regarding work health and safety legislation, scaffolding and working at heights.