Safety Roof Work

All work on roofs is highly dangerous even if a job only takes a few minutes.

Safety roof work. Assessing all work at height. It s also kink roof and moisture resistant. This guidance will be useful to anyone planning arranging or supervising roof work including. Other workers such as building maintenance staff and surveyors can also fall from or through roofs.

Edge awareness losing the edge of the roof can be a problem when you are engaged in roof work. Demonstration of how to safely utilize a safety harness. The system provides a complete fall protection solution for the roofing contractor all in a convenient bucket. Fitting and fastening the roof safety harness.

Exterior egress beyond ladders staff should exercise situation awareness when accessing the roof via hatches elevators penthouse doors scaffolding or power equipment such as scissor lifts and aerial work platforms says brad richardson a certified safety professional and director of environmental health and safety for d. Without fall protection an open hole on a roof can be just as deadly as the roof edge and according to osha 1910 23 a 4 requires a skylight screen or railing on all exposed sides. Contractors and employers who perform construction work must comply with standards in 29 cfr 1926 subpart c general safety and health provisions as well as other applicable photo courtesy of acta safety peterson dean roofing. Now you can safely work your way up the roof by adding more brackets and planks about every 8 ft.

The lifeline is made from a blend of materials meant to provide maximum safety. Lifeline with shock absorbing lanyard and a temporary roof anchor. Roof safety is a system of preventive measures when performing work and repairs on rooftops because it is one of the most dangerous jobs in the construction industry. Roof work what you need to do.

Roof holes unguarded skylights and poorly covered holes. Roofing safety system includes a universal harness 50 ft. The law says you must organise and plan all roof work so it is carried out safely. This video includes securing the anchor point properly using the lanyard and how to wear the harnes.

Roof work is an issue not just for construction companies. Directors and partners of companies who carry out roof work. The shock absorbing lanyard is a must for any personal fall arrest system. Complete the slide guard by adding the 2 6 plank photo 2.

When you re done on the roof remove the brackets and planks in the opposite order starting at the top and working down photo 6. Proper precautions are needed to control the risk.