Edge awareness losing the edge of the roof can be a problem when you are engaged in roof work.
Safety roof work.
It s also kink roof and moisture resistant.
Complete the slide guard by adding the 2 6 plank photo 2.
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.
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.
This guidance will be useful to anyone planning arranging or supervising roof work including.
Directors and partners of companies who carry out roof work.
Lifeline with shock absorbing lanyard and a temporary roof anchor.
Other workers such as building maintenance staff and surveyors can also fall from or through roofs.
Roof work what you need to do.
The law says you must organise and plan all roof work so it is carried out safely.
Now you can safely work your way up the roof by adding more brackets and planks about every 8 ft.
Roof holes unguarded skylights and poorly covered holes.
Can be used even on 12 12 roof pitches.
All work on roofs is highly dangerous even if a job only takes a few minutes.
The lifeline is made from a blend of materials meant to provide maximum safety.
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.
Fitting and fastening the roof safety harness.
Roof work is an issue not just for construction companies.
The shock absorbing lanyard is a must for any personal fall arrest system.
Roofing safety system includes a universal harness 50 ft.
This video includes securing the anchor point properly using the lanyard and how to wear the harnes.
Roofing safety all employers in the construction industry must have a safety program.
Assessing all work at height.
Proper precautions are needed to control the risk.
Demonstration of how to safely utilize a safety harness.
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.
