Safety While Cleaning The Roof

Home accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries.

Safety while cleaning 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. Clean your roof on a cloudy calm day when the wind isn t blowing and there s no threat of precipitation. In fact the roof should regularly be swept clean. Roof holes unguarded skylights and poorly covered holes.

This video includes securing the anchor point properly using the lanyard and how to wear the harnes. Wear a roof safety harness wearing a full body safety harness is the next essential thing when it comes to rooftop safety. Roof safety is a must for any building owner. Use a helper and a bucket tied to a rope to hoist up tools and.

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. If possible avoid carrying anything up the ladder. Clean your roof without taking proper safety precautions.

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. Elvis benoit from rooftuneup ca showing how to be safe on the roof. Edge awareness losing the edge of the roof can be a problem when you are engaged in roof work. Tip 3 wear a safety harness.

Low slope roof 4 12 slope or less. Your roof is a landmine of potential hazards. Extend the top of the ladder at least 3 ft. How to maintain safety while cleaning written by susan m.

Here are a few pointers to make it easier and safer. Operate efficiently while limiting the distance they could fall. Inspect the roofing harness for any damage. Keenan on sep 14 2011.

Fortunately a few precautions can not only lessen our chances of injury. 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. Know the pitch of the roof and follow the appropriate standard.

Demonstration of how to safely utilize a safety harness. 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.