Safety While Cleaning The Roof

Roof safety is a must for any building owner.

Safety while cleaning the roof.

Your roof is a landmine of potential hazards. Here are a few pointers to make it easier and safer. Inspect the roofing harness for any damage. 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.

Demonstration of how to safely utilize a safety harness. Operate efficiently while limiting the distance they could fall. Low slope roof 4 12 slope or less. Wear a roof safety harness wearing a full body safety harness is the next essential thing when it comes to rooftop safety.

Edge awareness losing the edge of the roof can be a problem when you are engaged in roof work. How to maintain safety while cleaning written by susan m. Clean your roof only after determining that you can safely walk its surface. Occupational safety and health act of 1970 to assure safe and healthful working.

Know the pitch of the roof and follow the appropriate standard. Elvis benoit from rooftuneup ca showing how to be safe on the roof. If the slope is too steep to easily traverse or if your house is more than one story you should hire a pro. Roof holes unguarded skylights and poorly covered holes.

Home accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries. Extend the top of the ladder at least 3 ft. 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. Fortunately a few precautions can not only lessen our chances of injury.

Clean your roof on a cloudy calm day when the wind isn t blowing and there s no threat of precipitation. Use a helper and a bucket tied to a rope to hoist up tools and. In fact the roof should regularly be swept clean. Keenan on sep 14 2011.

Unprotected edges heights tripping hazards and extreme heat can put workers at risk for accidents. This video includes securing the anchor point properly using the lanyard and how to wear the harnes. Tip 3 wear a safety harness. The safety harness for roofing should feel snug on your body but not too tight so you could still move freely.

Above the roof edge so you ll have something to hang on to as you step onto. While trying to clean our homes so that they sparkle and present a picture perfect image we also place ourselves at an added risk.