How To Roof Safely

Don t pull yourself up by rope it is just there to save you if you slip.

How to roof safely.

A roof is no place to be when it s wet or it may rain. But for the ultimate in roof safety especially on steeper roofs or big jobs invest in a safety harness and rope. Hire a professional to do the job if the roof is steep over 35 degrees. Continue up roof in this way making sure you re stable before unclipping and re clipping.

On low pitched roofs where footing is no problem and the eaves are less than 12 ft. Roof safety you can work more safely on the roof by taking a few precautions before going up there. 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. 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.