Scaffolding used to carry out work on roofs is fitted with guardrails consisting of elements that are joined together or spaced apart so that they cannot allow a human body to pass through. These guardrails are strong enough to effectively prevent a person who has lost his or her balance from falling to the ground.
In the absence of appropriate scaffolding, collective protection devices of at least equivalent effectiveness shall be installed.
Where the use of these protective devices is recognised as impossible, a fall arrest system must be worn.