Ladder Safety

An exploration of risk, responsibility, and resilience in roofing.

Introduction

Roof access is one of the most dangerous tasks in construction—and among the most underestimated by homeowners. From professional crews to weekend handymen, ladder and roof safety determines whether a job is routine maintenance or a life-threatening incident. Alongside permanent solutions, emergency measures such as tarping or sealing can minimize damage while awaiting professional repair. Understanding both the statistics and the safe practices is crucial.

I. The Data: Falls from Ladders and Roofs in Canada

Priority: Data demands attention.

• In the Canadian roofing sector, the fatality rate is app...