Safety On A Slanted Roof

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

Safety on a slanted roof.

Safety is always a priority for a contractor especially on the 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. On jul 20 2010. It comes as a set that includes a rope roof anchor harness and lanyard for adjusting the tension of the rope.

Edge awareness losing the edge of the roof can be a problem when you are engaged in roof work. 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. Roof holes unguarded skylights and poorly covered holes. The same is true of tile and slate roofs.

Before you even think about laying down your first shingle review your roof safety rules first. That will keep it from sliding sideways as you step onto the roof. A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof. Stepping from the ladder to the roof or from the roof to the ladder is precarious and can be unnerving.

Gaf has partnered with the national roofing contractors association nrca and western states roofing contractors association wsrca to develop a resource for roofing contractors.