How To Roof Safely

On low pitched roofs where footing is no problem and the eaves are less than 12 ft.

How to roof safely.

But for the ultimate in roof safety especially on steeper roofs or big jobs invest in a safety harness and rope. 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. Even with safety equipment your most important asset when working on the roof is common sense. Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry and the occupational safety and health administration osha cites that falls from roofs account for 34 of all.

Or so from the ground you may feel safe working with just roof brackets and planks in place. Don t pull yourself up by rope it is just there to save you if you slip. A roof is no place to be when it s wet or it may rain. Continue up roof in this way making sure you re stable before unclipping and re clipping.