4 Practical Steps to Protect Your School’s Roof. What Comes After a Safety Audit?
School rooftops are often overlooked regarding safety—but they’re one of the most common areas where hidden risks emerge. Whether it’s retrieving sports balls, cleaning gutters, or conducting routine maintenance, these elevated zones present a serious hazard without the right safety measures in place. So, how do you protect your school’s roof?
If your school or workplace has recently conducted a safety audit, the next step is ensuring the recommendations don’t just sit on a report. That’s where Workplace Defender comes in.
We’re Not Auditors. We’re the Solution.
At Workplace Defender, we don’t perform the audits, but we know what to do once you’ve had one. Our role is to supply and advise on the products that bring your audit recommendations to life.
Let’s break down some of the most common risks we see and the solutions we manufacture to address them:
🔹 1. Guardrails for Safer Roof Access
Many audits identify unprotected roof edges as a top risk. Our modular guardrail systems provide a compliant, secure barrier that protects staff working near the edge—whether they’re cleaning gutters or collecting a rogue football.
🔹 2. Trafficable Covers for Fragile Roofing
Laserlight and other roofing materials may look solid but can shatter underfoot. We offer engineered trafficable covers to make these areas safely accessible for regular maintenance.
🔹 3. Skylight Protection
Skylights are often missed in safety planning. Without covers, they can be a fall risk in disguise. We manufacture clear, strong skylight covers that reinforce these vulnerable areas and visually signal a hazard.
🔹 4. Designated Roof Walkways
Directing staff along designated routes protects both your people and the roof surface. Our non-slip walkway systems can be retrofitted to virtually any roof type.
Why This Matters for Schools
In schools, the need for quick access to the roof can come suddenly—a ball goes missing, debris blocks a gutter, or HVAC maintenance is due. Without the right infrastructure in place, this access can lead to injury, liability, or costly damage.
Our mission is to help schools act quickly on audit findings with high-quality, Australian-made solutions that are easy to install and compliant with current safety standards.
Taking the Next Step
If you’ve already completed your audit, let us help you make it actionable.
✅ Need help choosing the right gear? We’ll guide you.
✅ Want a quote? Send us your audit findings or photos.
✅ Still unsure? View our full range of school-specific solutions.
📞 Contact us today or visit www.workplacedefender.com.au to explore how we can support your school’s safety journey.
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