A short, useful read for the Malachain community.
Falls from roofs, ladders and scaffolding are among the leading causes of serious injury in construction. Most of them happen during short jobs that seemed too quick to plan properly. The safest approach follows a simple order: avoid working at height where possible, use guardrails and platforms that prevent falls when it is not, and rely on harnesses only as the last line of defence.
Ladders deserve particular attention because they are so common. Check them before each use, set them on firm, level ground at the correct angle and keep three points of contact while climbing. Cover or guard openings in floors and roofs, and train every worker to recognise fall hazards. Planning these steps before the job begins costs far less than any accident.
It also helps to talk the subject through with friends or colleagues who have tried something similar. Their experience points out the details that guides leave out: how long things really take, which costs were unexpected, and which shortcuts turned out to be a mistake.
There is more to learn on this subject, and the linked website goes into greater depth. Treat this article as an introduction rather than the final word, and check any important decision against up-to-date, reliable sources before relying on it.
If you try any of these ideas, start small and adjust them to your own situation. What works for one person will not suit everyone, and it is fine to keep only the parts that help. Writing down what you changed, and what happened, makes it much easier to see after a few weeks whether the effort was worthwhile.