DGUV 201-056 for PV Systems: What has changed for installation companies, service technicians, and building operators, and which systems are useful for installation and maintenance.
Skylights and roof openings are among the most common causes of falls on flat roofs. This article explains the dangers, legal requirements, and effective safety measures.
Permanent fall protection on flat roofs: When it makes sense, what DGUV 201-056 and EN 17235 require, and what planning and testing obligations entail.
Buying safety anchors: Types, standard certification, load capacity, and common errors in use. The guide for roofers, solar installers, and maintenance companies – with buying recommendations from Gerüstexpress.
The revised DGUV Information 201-056 (September 2025) introduces new obligations for building operators: equipment classes, documentation requirements, and increased demands on fall protection systems on flat roofs.
Mobile anchor weights are the foundation of any freestanding flat roof railing. What they need to achieve, how much ballast is really necessary, and why improvised solutions can become dangerous.
Rooftop edge protection for flat roofs: system comparison, standards based on DIN EN 13374, and buying guide. Overview of freestanding guardrails, parapet clamps, and mobile fall protection systems.
Roof Edge Protection: Secure Roof Edges and Prevent Falls Roof edge protection systems protect people working on roof edges, eaves, flat roofs, and pitched roofs. They are among the most important measures when there is a risk of falling and...
