Safety While Cleaning The Roof

Keenan on sep 14 2011.

Safety while cleaning the roof.

Extend the top of the ladder at least 3 ft. Roof holes unguarded skylights and poorly covered holes. While trying to clean our homes so that they sparkle and present a picture perfect image we also place ourselves at an added risk. Clean your roof only after determining that you can safely walk its surface.

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. Operate efficiently while limiting the distance they could fall. How to maintain safety while cleaning written by susan m. The right protection devices and policies will ensure that employees can perform work in a secure environment.

Unprotected edges heights tripping hazards and extreme heat can put workers at risk for accidents. Fortunately a few precautions can not only lessen our chances of injury. Low slope roof 4 12 slope or less. Tip 3 wear a safety harness.

Inspect the roofing harness for any damage. Elvis benoit from rooftuneup ca showing how to be safe on the roof. Above the roof edge so you ll have something to hang on to as you step onto. Use a helper and a bucket tied to a rope to hoist up tools and.

Your roof is a landmine of potential hazards. Roof safety is a must for any building owner. Here are a few pointers to make it easier and safer. Wear a roof safety harness wearing a full body safety harness is the next essential thing when it comes to rooftop safety.

Demonstration of how to safely utilize a safety harness. Occupational safety and health act of 1970 to assure safe and healthful working. Clean your roof on a cloudy calm day when the wind isn t blowing and there s no threat of precipitation. Know the pitch of the roof and follow the appropriate standard.

The safety harness for roofing should feel snug on your body but not too tight so you could still move freely. Clean your roof without taking proper safety precautions. Edge awareness losing the edge of the roof can be a problem when you are engaged in roof work. If possible avoid carrying anything up the ladder.

In fact the roof should regularly be swept clean. A safety harness isn t always necessary but if you re working on a roof that is steeply pitched or on the roof of a building that is several stories high then err on the side of caution and wear a safety harness that is securely fastened to a tie off.