Roofing is one of the highest-risk trades in construction. Working at height, often in exposed conditions, on sites shared with other contractors — the potential for serious incidents is real, and the consequences of getting it wrong are severe. At Globe Roofing, health and safety isn’t a box-ticking exercise. It’s the foundation on which every project is built.
Our Accreditations Speak for Themselves
Globe Roofing holds CHAS accreditation, which means our health and safety management has been independently assessed and verified against nationally recognised standards. For the developers and principal contractors we work with, this matters. When you’re appointing a subcontractor to work on your site, you need confidence that their H&S processes are robust — not just on paper, but in practice. CHAS gives you that assurance from day one, without having to do the vetting yourself.
We also ensure 100% compliance across our subcontractor workforce. Every operative working under the Globe Roofing name holds the relevant CSCS card for their role, has received a site-specific induction, and works under our PPE requirements from the moment they arrive on site. There are no exceptions.
Working at Height — Getting it Right Every Time
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 are clear, and the consequences of non-compliance — both human and legal — are serious. Every Globe Roofing project begins with a thorough assessment of the working-at-height risks specific to that site. We work closely with the scaffold contractor — often Globe Cambridge, our sister company — to ensure that edge protection, access, and platform loading are suitable before any operative sets foot on the roof.
Our subcontractor gangs understand that no shortcut is worth a serious incident. Safe systems of work are briefed at the start of every job, and site management monitors compliance throughout. If conditions change — poor weather, icy battens, unexpected structural issues — work stops until it’s safe to continue.
H&S as a Commercial Requirement
For the developers and principal contractors we work with, H&S performance is increasingly a procurement requirement, not just a moral one. Main contractors need to demonstrate to their clients, their insurers, and their regulators that every subcontractor on site meets minimum standards. A single H&S failure can result in site shutdown, HSE investigation, and significant reputational damage to everyone involved.
Choosing a roofing contractor with a strong, verified H&S record protects you as the principal contractor. It reduces your exposure, simplifies your pre-qualification process, and means one less thing to worry about on a busy development.
Near-Miss Reporting and Continuous Improvement
A strong safety culture doesn’t just react to incidents — it prevents them. We encourage open near-miss reporting across all our sites, because what nearly went wrong today is a clear signal of what needs to change before something does go wrong tomorrow. Our management team reviews near-miss reports and implements changes to working practices where needed.
This approach — proactive rather than reactive — is what keeps our safety record strong and our sites incident-free.
NHBC Compliance and Safe Workmanship Go Together
It’s worth noting that on new build developments, safe workmanship and NHBC-compliant workmanship are often the same thing. The fixing specifications, ventilation requirements, and batten standards that NHBC require aren’t just about long-term roof performance — they reflect proper, considered construction practice. A gang that cuts corners on safety is usually the same gang that cuts corners on compliance.
At Globe Roofing, we don’t separate the two. Safe, skilled, properly briefed operatives produce roofs that perform — and that stand up to NHBC inspection.
If you’d like to discuss our H&S credentials or request our pre-qualification documentation, contact the Globe Roofing team today.
