Safe Way To Work On A Roof

Unprotected edges heights tripping hazards and extreme heat can put workers at risk for accidents.

Safe way to work on a roof.

Secure the ladder to an anchor point with a cord or rope to prevent it from sliding side to side. Upon placement ensure that the top extends no less than 3 ft. Wear soft rubber sole shoes for traction. Step 3 tie rope to a structural part of house or a tree.

Roof safety is a must for any building owner. Even a little morning dew can turn roofing shingles slippery and a sudden gust of wind can knock you off balance. Your roof is a landmine of potential hazards. Walk up or down a slightly inclined roof by walking as you would on the ground but slowly.

Climbing on a roof should only be done when conditions are conducive to safety. Wet roofs are slippery. The right protection devices and policies will ensure that employees can perform work in a secure environment. Walk up a roof and lean your body over towards the roof to help maintain your balance.

You can work more safely on the roof by taking a few precautions before going up there. Work on or near fragile roof surfaces requires a combination of stagings guard rails fall restraint fall. Throw rope with at least 700kg breaking strain right over roof. Get a spotter to help keep the ladder steady while you climb.

Pick a clear calm cool time of day to work on roofs. Wear loose fitting clothing that doesn t restrict your movements and rubber soled shoes for traction. The steeper the metal roof the more you ll need to lean over. When placing the ladder against the roof put in on level ground with no bumps or divots.

Always follow a safe system of work using a platform beneath the roof where possible. When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope. Crouch down slightly to walk down a metal roof safely.