Osha Roof Safety Guidelines

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Osha Roof Safety Guidelines
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Overview

• Falls are one of the prime causes of death in the
  construction industry accounting for 3,500
  fatalities between 2003 and 2013.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  (OSHA) Health Act of 1970 assures safe and
  healthful working condition for working men and
  women. Let us have a look at OSHA commercial
  roofing guidelines.

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Personal Fall Arrest System

• Employers must provide fall protection when
  workers are exposed to a fall of 6 feet
• Personal fall arrest system is one form of fall
  protection
• A PFAS consists of a harness, anchor, lifeline,
  and lanyard
• It must be used properly for effective results

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Rescue of workers

• In the event of a fall, employers need a plan for
  rescuing workers
• If fallen worker is not rescued quickly, it can
  lead to a medical emergency
• Employers need to ensure that workers and
  supervisors are trained
• Rescues must be done properly

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Fall restraint system

• Employers can use a fall restraint system to
  protect workers from fall hazards
• A fall restraint system prevents workers from
  reaching the edge of the working area
• As per OSHA guidelines for osha roof safety, fall
  restraint systems should have a capacity to
  withstand 3,000 pounds
• Workers must be trained to determine the right
  lanyard length

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Guardrail System

• Protect workers from fall hazards
• It should be 39 to 45 inches above working
  surface
• Mid rails must be installed midway between top
  edge of guardrail system and working surface
• Should be able to withstand a 200-pound force,
  outward or downward

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Warning line system

• Should consist of ropes, wires, chains and
  supporting stanchions
• Should be erected not less than 6 feet
• Be flagged a minimum of every 6 feet with high
  visibility material
• Be no less than 34 inches
• Be capable of resisting a force of at least 16
  pounds

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Ladders

• Ladders should be inspected by a competent person
• Foot on ladders should be secured
• Ladder must be used only on stable and level
  surface
• Areas on top and bottom of the ladder should be
  kept clear

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