Safety While Cleaning The Roof

Clean your roof on a cloudy calm day when the wind isn t blowing and there s no threat of precipitation.

Safety while cleaning the roof.

Home accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries. Above the roof edge so you ll have something to hang on to as you step onto. Demonstration of how to safely utilize a safety harness. 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.

Fortunately a few precautions can not only lessen our chances of injury. Inspect the roofing harness for any damage. Elvis benoit from rooftuneup ca showing how to be safe on the roof. Extend the top of the ladder at least 3 ft.

Use a helper and a bucket tied to a rope to hoist up tools and. If possible avoid carrying anything up the ladder. Operate efficiently while limiting the distance they could fall. Unprotected edges heights tripping hazards and extreme heat can put workers at risk for accidents.

The right protection devices and policies will ensure that employees can perform work in a secure environment. Occupational safety and health act of 1970 to assure safe and healthful working. Your roof is a landmine of potential hazards. Low slope roof 4 12 slope or less.

The safety harness for roofing should feel snug on your body but not too tight so you could still move freely. Clean your roof only after determining that you can safely walk its surface. Roof holes unguarded skylights and poorly covered holes. Clean your roof without taking proper safety precautions.

Roof safety is a must for any building owner. Keenan on sep 14 2011. Tip 3 wear a safety harness. While trying to clean our homes so that they sparkle and present a picture perfect image we also place ourselves at an added risk.

Edge awareness losing the edge of the roof can be a problem when you are engaged in roof work. Wear a roof safety harness wearing a full body safety harness is the next essential thing when it comes to rooftop safety. In fact the roof should regularly be swept clean. Know the pitch of the roof and follow the appropriate standard.

How to maintain safety while cleaning written by susan m. If the slope is too steep to easily traverse or if your house is more than one story you should hire a pro.