Safe Way To Work On A Roof

You can work more safely on the roof by taking a few precautions before going up there.

Safe way to work on a roof.

Step 3 tie rope to a structural part of house or a tree. Unprotected edges heights tripping hazards and extreme heat can put workers at risk for accidents. Wear soft rubber sole shoes for traction. Wear gloves to safely remove debris from the roof.

Pick a clear calm cool time of day to work on roofs. Wet roofs are slippery. When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope. Be careful if working with chemicals to hose down your roof.

Roof safety is a must for any building owner. Safe access to a roof requires careful planning particularly where work progresses along the roof. Throw rope with at least 700kg breaking strain right over roof. Typical methods to access roofs are.

That is instead of stepping straight out in front of you place your feet one at a time sideways as you step up. 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. Wind also poses a danger and excessive heat softens the shingles making them vulnerable to damage.

Walk up a steep roof sideways. So wait for a dry calm day. Wear shoes with a soft rubber sole for extra traction. Wear loose fitting clothing that doesn t restrict your movements and rubber soled shoes for traction.

The right protection devices and policies will ensure that employees can perform work in a secure environment. Crouch down slightly to walk down a metal roof safely. Once done use a hose to wash extra debris off the roof to remove extra algae and mold.