DACH FORUM (15-16.01.2026)

During the lecture, we will discuss how training courses, Master Tinsmith examinations and the Certified Trapezoidal Sheet Metal Contractor programme influence the quality of roofing services in Poland.
We will also present other initiatives of the Centres – the rental and sale of professional roofing equipment, including PAUS PTK 31 cranes, which support the daily work of roofers.

Presentation by BUDMAT

How is thinking about roofing changing in the era of minimalist architecture?

The growing demands of architects and investors mean that the roof is becoming a key element of the entire project – technically perfect and, at the same time, aesthetically consistent with the building's structure.

Today, the focus is on solutions that combine tightness, durability and precision of workmanship, creating a solid foundation for modern projects.

Join us for an inspiring lecture, during which we will present key technical and business arguments in favour of choosing Ruukki roof safety products.

You will learn what distinguishes our roof safety systems, what benefits they offer to investors and contractors, and why choosing Ruukki is an investment in durability, safety and market advantage.

The presentation will cover 35 years of cooperation between FAKRO and Polish roofers, highlighting the most important stages in the company's development and the values that have shaped it.

Key innovations and products created thanks to dialogue with the roofing industry will be presented, as well as directions for further development that will strengthen FAKRO's position on the market.

Designing horizontal fall protection systems on flat roofs – challenges and solutions

Leszek Grabowski

When a horizontal safety system design is not a design, and why the market needs clear guidelines

The aim of this presentation is to draw attention to the lack of clear, binding and understandable rules for the design of safety systems that protect against falls from height. I will also present arguments in favour of the need for reliable control and verification of the correctness of the designs developed. I will also discuss the risks resulting from the lack of standardisation and the need to develop consistent guidelines for the design of horizontal safety systems.

Maciej Moskwa

Risk calculation in practice – standardisation of risk assessment and selection of fall protection measures

The presentation introduces a new, proprietary tool that supports the risk assessment process during the planning and design of safety systems. The ‘Risk Calculator’ allows for a simple and repeatable assessment of the level of risk and selection of adequate fall protection measures – from individual solutions to collective protection. Participants will learn about the logic behind the calculator, the structure of the questions and how to interpret the results, as well as examples of its use in design and operation. The presentation is aimed at designers, contractors and those responsible for the safety of facilities who are looking for tools to standardise the risk assessment process and decision-making on the level of safety measures.

Marek Sikora

Horizontal fall protection system – essential elements. Synergy between the anchor point and SOI

Selecting the right personal protective equipment for working on roofs. Why is it crucial to consider this issue at the design stage? 

Marcin Kurzyński

Basic mistakes in designing the layout of roof anchoring devices

The layout of anchoring devices is sometimes designed in such a way that it does not provide protection at all edges, makes it difficult to reach risk areas and safely enter and exit fall hazard zones. I will show the most common mistakes resulting from a misunderstanding of how these systems are used and how they work, including the frequent omission of the required free space below the user. I will present simple rules for the placement of safety equipment.