Safe Way To Work On A Roof

Wear shoes with a soft rubber sole for extra traction.

Safe way to work on a roof.

So wait for a dry calm day. Pick a clear calm cool time of day to work on roofs. The right protection devices and policies will ensure that employees can perform work in a secure environment. Upon placement ensure that the top extends no less than 3 ft.

Wind also poses a danger and excessive heat softens the shingles making them vulnerable to damage. When placing the ladder against the roof put in on level ground with no bumps or divots. Unprotected edges heights tripping hazards and extreme heat can put workers at risk for accidents. Wet roofs are slippery.

Get a spotter to help keep the ladder steady while you climb. Wear loose fitting clothing that doesn t restrict your movements and rubber soled shoes for traction. Roof safety is a must for any building owner. Walk up a roof and lean your body over towards the roof to help maintain your balance.

Always follow a safe system of work using a platform beneath the roof where possible. Crouch down slightly to walk down a metal roof safely. Secure the ladder to an anchor point with a cord or rope to prevent it from sliding side to side. Wear soft rubber sole shoes for traction.

Your roof is a landmine of potential hazards. Work on or near fragile roof surfaces requires a combination of stagings guard rails fall restraint fall. When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope. Throw rope with at least 700kg breaking strain right over roof.

Walk up or down a slightly inclined roof by walking as you would on the ground but slowly. Even a little morning dew can turn roofing shingles slippery and a sudden gust of wind can knock you off balance. You can work more safely on the roof by taking a few precautions before going up there.