Roofing Occupational Hazards

Here are the 10 most common rooftop safety hazards.

Roofing occupational hazards.

Stability of the roof. Protecting roofing workers osha 3755 2015 english. Behavioral and psychological factors associated with occupational accidents in the california roofing industry sic 1761 were investigated. Even experienced roofers are exposed to unpredictable fall hazards caused by uneven sheathing sudden gusts of wind loose roofing materials and surfaces that become slick when wet.

Job safety analysis was performed and accident data was obtained for 123 roofers. Department of labor s occupational safety and health administration osha has again cited jose a. The subjects completed tests of sensory motor behavior cognitive process personality attitudes general life adjustment and accuracy of danger or risk perception. Birmingham al the u s.

The roof should always be checked before more than one person goes up there. Roof safety is a system of preventive measures when performing work and repairs on rooftops because it is one of the most dangerous jobs in the construction industry. If the roof is unstable then there may be risk of collapse under a persons weight. Serrato an independent roofing contractor based in marietta georgia for exposing employees to fall hazards at a worksite in birmingham the employer who has been cited seven times in the past five years faces 133 604 in proposed penalties.

Unless these hazards are controlled by the employer roofers risk serious injury illness and death. The osha training institute education center at chabot las positas community college district is announcing the launch of a new interactive website. Most roofing accidents occur because the placement of the ladder is incorrect. Weather conditions ice snow and wind are always a hazard on a roof if the shingles or other surfaces are slippery.

Re roofing fact sheet osha fs 3503 2012 english. Membrane roofs are especially slippery in wet conditions and should be avoided under these circumstances. Roof holes unguarded skylights and poorly covered holes. Reducing falls during residential construction.

Placement of the ladder. Taking appropriate fall protection measures reduces risks and saves lives. The division of occupational safety and health dosh better known as cal osha protects workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in california through its research and standards enforcement and consultation programs.