Safety On A Slanted Roof

Both can be damaged easily and loose pieces can cause falls.

Safety on a slanted roof.

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. A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof. It comes as a set that includes a rope roof anchor harness and lanyard for adjusting the tension of the rope. Some roofs are too steep for the average person to walk on comfortably and it is best to leave steep slope roofs to the professional.

Gaf has partnered with the national roofing contractors association nrca and western states roofing contractors association wsrca to develop a resource for roofing contractors. Even the simplest job can incur hazards and safety risks when you re working at such a height even if your house is only one story. Edge awareness losing the edge of the roof can be a problem when you are engaged in roof work. Fasten the top of the ladder with rope or wire tied to a secure anchoring point such as a 20d nail driven into a rafter.

The same is true of tile and slate roofs. On jul 20 2010. Roof holes unguarded skylights and poorly covered holes. Safety is always a priority for a contractor especially on the roof.

That will keep it from sliding sideways as you step onto the roof.