Roof Safety Wind

Note to the definition of high wind.

Roof safety wind.

Weather conditions ice snow and wind are always a hazard on a roof if the shingles or other surfaces are slippery. Membrane roofs are especially slippery in wet conditions and should be avoided under these circumstances. Roofing safety all employers in the construction industry must have a safety program. Contractors and employers who perform construction work must comply with standards in 29 cfr 1926 subpart c general safety and health provisions as well as other applicable photo courtesy of acta safety peterson dean roofing.

High winds can cause downed trees and power lines flying debris and building collapses which may lead to power outages transportation disruptions damage to buildings and vehicles and injury or death. Warning line safety monitors. The occupational safety and health administration normally considers winds exceeding 64 4 kilometers per hour 40 miles per hour or 48 3 kilometers per hour 30 miles per hour if the work involves material handling as meeting this criteria unless the employer takes precautions to protect employees. Note to the definition of high wind.

A high wind warning is issued when sustained winds of 40 mph or greater or gusts to 58 mph or greater are expected. Jobs involving aerial lifts cranes and sheathing materials must be properly evaluated with wind conditions. For buildings with low slope roofs less than 2 12 slope the wind speed at eave height is used. 1 3 5 design pressure coefficients for roof zones.

Preparing for high winds. Eliminating mitigating hazards related to high winds eliminate the hazards by stopping a work task that poses a hazard due to wind conditions i e roof work lifting operations. Exterior egress beyond ladders staff should exercise situation awareness when accessing the roof via hatches elevators penthouse doors scaffolding or power equipment such as scissor lifts and aerial work platforms says brad richardson a certified safety professional and director of environmental health and safety for d. The occupational safety and health administration normally considers winds exceeding 64 4 kilometers per hour 40 miles per hour or 48 3 kilometers per hour 30 miles per hour if the work involves material handling as meeting.

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