 | Be aware at all times of your
location. In other words, don't fall off the roof
because you aren't watching where you're going.
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| Watch for power lines.
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| Don't play or wrestle near hot
tar kettles. |
| Don't wander too near the edge
of the roof and watch out for loose granules or other
debris that may cause you to slip and fall.
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| Stay off of sloped roofs when
it's wet. |
| Stay off of all roofs when
there's a possibility of lightning. |
| If the roof slope exceeds
6:12, strongly consider the use of all safety
equipment. |
| The ladder should be long
enough so that the top extends 3 feet above the edge
of the roof (OSHA Mandate). Tie your ladder off so
that it can't blow over. |
| Don't leave wheelbarrows on
sloped roofs as they may roll off. |
| Don't leave rolls of material
where they may roll off. |
| If it's a flat roof, make sure
the material rolls are at least 4 feet from the roof
perimeter. |
| Don't stack too many materials
in one area as they could fall through the roof.
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| Be careful near large roof
openings that you could fall through. |
| Wear proper clothing when
working with hot tar (long sleeve shirts, gloves,
hats, eye protection...) |
| Plug all compressors and power
tools into grounded outlets only. |
Safety should
be first and foremost on your mind when working on a
roof.