How To Roof Safely

Even with safety equipment your most important asset when working on the roof is common sense.

How to roof safely.

On low pitched roofs where footing is no problem and the eaves are less than 12 ft. A roof is no place to be when it s wet or it may rain. 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. Hire a professional to do the job if the roof is steep over 35 degrees.

But for the ultimate in roof safety especially on steeper roofs or big jobs invest in a safety harness and rope. Don t pull yourself up by rope it is just there to save you if you slip. 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. 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.