How To Safely Work On Steep Roof

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How to safely work on steep roof.

Tie rope to a structural part of house or a tree. Wear loose fitting clothing that doesn t restrict your movements and rubber soled shoes for traction. Putting on the safety harness. The slope of the roof is known at the pitch.

Fitting and fastening the roof safety harness photo 3. Now you can safely work your way up the roof by adding more brackets and planks about every 8 ft. How to work safely on a roof wait for the right conditions. Up on the roof.

You can work more safely on the roof by taking a few precautions before going up there. When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope. Do not place ladders near power lines. Invest in the right gear.

That probably means a set of scaffolding and all new rappelling or tree climbing gear. Don t rush your roof job. Determine your roof s pitch see this. Always work safely slowly and securely make sure you re in full control at all times.

Work safely and methodically. Once on the. Dozens of people each year are electrocuted when metal ladders. When you re done on the roof remove the brackets and planks in the opposite order starting at the top and working down photo 6.

Preparing for a safe job on a steep metal roof requires an assessment of the roof before the job begins. To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder. You can still fall when. How to work on a steep roof step 1.

Never do roof work when it s raining or windy. Even a little morning dew can turn roofing shingles slippery and a sudden gust of wind. Make sure you ve checked the forecast and only attempt roof work especially on steep roofs when the conditions are acceptable.