Recent Safety Tips from Professional Roofing

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, on average, more than four roofing workers die each month because of falls.  And the National Safety Council reports more than 6,000 people die each year from falling from roofs and ladders.
Consequently, before starting any type of roofing job, whether it is a complete roof system replacement, repair, or basic maintenance, there are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of falls.
  1.  Issue employees appropriate safety equipment and educate them about how to properly use and wear hard hats, harnesses and suitable footwear. 
  2. Always inspect harnesses for tears, splits, rips, and buckle or D-ring damage.
  3. Place a great deal of importance on employees taking preventative safety measures.
  4. Ladders should be kept away from electrical wires and electrical boxes, consider using ladders made from nonconductive materials such as fiberglass.
  5. You should contact the building owner and local power company before starting any type of work on any roof so they can clear the area of any live electrical circuits, wires, or boxes.  

(From Professional Roofing Magazine)

Trenton H. Cotney
Florida Bar Certified Construction Lawyer
Trent Cotney, P.A.
1211 N Franklin St
Tampa, FL 33602

Comments

  1. Fall arrest training is essential for workers responsible for roofing, each year a huge number of workers face fatal injuries due to slip trip and fall during work, that is why osha 30 training is essential for supervisors and safety directors because it helps them understand the safety issues related to workplace.

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  2. These are some helpful construction site safety tips. Thanks for sharing them.

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