b'FAQRooftop Openings1 Is my skylight fall protection rated? dome, much like Skylights are typically manufactured out of a polymer or plastic dome.Over time, UV degradation breaks down the strength of that plastic deck furniture starts to breakdown in the sunlight over the years.As time passes, the dome becomes brittle, making the falls through skylights one of the top causes of rooftop falls.Many skylights have stickers on the side that state danger risk of fallHowever, if you do not see that warning sticker on the curb of your skylight you are not necessarily safe, it is very likely the sticker may be completely sun-faded.2 I have bars under my skylight, do I need to protect the dome?Bars welded under a skylight are typically referred to as burglar bars and are designed to keep would-be thieves from breaking the skylight to access the facility and steal the equipment.OSHA requires that all skylight covers are required to be able to take twice the intended load, and the bars or wiring under the skylight may not be able to withstand the loadings.Additionally, bars below the dome do not eliminate all hazards associated with a fall.In the event of a fall, the dome will break and potentially cause lacerations on the injured party.Furthermore, debris and biological containments will fall into the people or process below the skylight. 21'