Working On Roofs And In Ceiling Spaces

Sources of electricity that may be present within a ceiling space include.

Working on roofs and in ceiling spaces.

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. Most roof spaces in residential premises constitute the space between the ceiling of the top floor and the roof. Electrical sources 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. 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.