Walking On Roof Safety

Remember that leaves on a roof can also create a slippery surface.

Walking on roof safety.

Metal roof safety walking tips wear soft rubber soled shoes for the best traction. The roof anchor must be fastened securely to solid wood like a rafter truss or ridge beam not just through the roof. But for the ultimate in roof safety especially on steeper roofs or big jobs invest in a safety harness and rope. It should extend at least 3 feet above the roof edge so you have something to hold onto.

The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of. 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. Pine needles leaves and other debris can be slippery so avoid walking on them. Snap hook of harness into loop.

Ways to work on a steeply pitched roof. Always move slowly and carefully to keep your balance. If you should slip a harness will prevent you from falling off the roof. Once on the roof follow common sense safety precautions.

To avoid a potentially catastrophic accident there are 5 measures you can follow to maximize your safety while walking your roof. Position your ladder as close to where you need to be on the roof but away from any known weak spots. Climb up the ladder and step carefully onto the metal. As far as possible walk only on line of screws on metal roofs and on front of roof tiles where they are double thickness and suppor ted by a timber batten underneath.

Photos 4 and 5 show how to set up the harness and rope technically called a personal fall arrest system. 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. You re now ready to step onto roof. And don t lean out over the edge of the roof.

Be aware of where the edge of the roof is at all times. 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. Avoid walking on a roof when it s wet since a wet roof can be very slippery.