Working in the roof space above the ceiling can be hazardous. That makes the proper installation of ceiling insulation a risky task, whether it is a new building or a retrofit to an existing one. It is best undertaken by professionals.
Many professional housing estate developers trust Eco-Insulation with their housing insulation installations under the SA National Building Regulations, SANS10400-XA:2021. The same professional standards apply to individual homeowners. Inappropriate installations result in non-compliant systems that do not perform as expected, ultimately affecting the customer.
In addition, it is the casual contractor (without any training) or the DIY homeowner who is the most at risk of accidents. For example, instead of crossing from one roof beam to another while working in the roof, installers are trained to use gang planks and/or kneeling boards that bridge the gap to avoid falls. They also use the correct PPE when working at height.
Some of the risks to operators are:
- Falling through the ceiling by treading on unsupported ceiling board.
- Exposure to dirt, including rodent dust and dander, in the roof.
- Exposure to the insulation product without using the necessary personal protection equipment (PPE).
- Exposure to illegally installed electrical cables or incorrectly applying insulation on top of electrical downlighters.
- And, of course, ladder accidents or inadequate use of fall-arrest equipment while on the roof.
Eco-Insulation cellulose fibre insulation installers are trained in the use of the correct personal protection equipment. As a proud member of the Thermal Insulation Products and Systems Association of SA (TIPSASA), Eco-Insulation complies with the most recent standards and surpasses them, delivering neat, clean and safe installations.
In addition, Eco-Insulation issues a performance warranty to each customer. The company proudly holds the TIPSASA Product Compliance Certificate, which means that quality and safety adherence to the relevant national standards have been scrutinised and approved.
TIPSASA has initiated a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) accredited training programme for insulation installers, which is expected to improve the level of professionalism among contractors. Eco-Insulation supports this programme.
