Rooftop Worker – Safety & Access
Cross sector
What is the Rooftop Worker – Safety & Access scheme?
The Rooftop Worker – Safety & Access scheme is designed to support the safety of those individuals who access and work on flat roofs. It provides a framework to support consistency and relevance in training provision and assessment of competence.
Developed in collaboration with the industry “Mast and Tower Safety Group”, the scheme recognises the underpinning knowledge and skills required to climb fixed ladders, access flat roof tops, use personal fall protection equipment, work safely whilst on the roof top as well as rescue considerations, incorporating the relevant requirements of HSE legislation.
Modules
This scheme is delivered in one day where both knowledge and practical elements are assessed and consists of the following units:
- Understanding legislation and safety standards
- Managing common hazards
- Assessing risk
- Using harnesses
- Using fall arrest lanyards
- Using fixed fall arrest and restraint systems
- Using work positioning lanyards or similar equipment
- Selecting appropriate anchor points
- Setting up and using temporary work restraint systems
- Working with edge protection systems
- Using additional fall protection equipment
- Consideration of emergencies and rescue arrangements
- Suspension syncope awareness
- Lifting and lowering kit
- Demonstrating climbing techniques on fixed ladders
Delivery Model
This scheme is delivered face to face through Approved Providers, and the training is delivered in one day.
Assessment
Assessment consists of multiple-choice or a short answer question test, as well as a practical assessment of accessing roofs or rooftops and working safely.
Registration
EUSR registration for the Rooftop Worker scheme is for 3 years from the date of assessment.
Renewal
Registration renewal on EUSR is required after 3 years and is dependent upon being able to demonstrate continued competence evidenced through the completion of the 1-day training and assessment programme.
FAQs
This scheme is for flat roofs, what if the roof has a slight slope or pitch to allow water to run off?
Flat roofs are generally accepted as being up to 10° in pitch. Please refer to the HSG33 for full guidance.
Does an Approved Provider need MATS scheme approval to deliver the Rooftop Worker scheme?
No.
Is the Rooftop Worker scheme CSCS affiliated?
No.
Why are the assessment ratios 1:4 and lower than the Tower Climbing & Rescue scheme?
The ratio of 1:4 has been set due to the high volume of content to be delivered and assessed in a single day.
What date did this training programme replace the Arqiva Roof Worker course?
From the 1st January 2023 all Rooftop Worker training, or refresher training, must be undertaken using the new Energy & Utility Skills Rooftop Worker – Safety & Access scheme. Based on this, it will then be 1st January 2026 before the only certification in use across industry will be the new scheme.
Anyone trained to the Arqiva standard before this date, would their certificates still be valid until they reach their expiry date?
Yes, Arqiva approved Rooftop Worker training finished at the end of 2022. Arqiva training certificates were issued for 3 years and will still be accepted until they reach their expiry date.
Training Providers
If you are a training provider and would like to deliver this scheme, please contact us.
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