Roof Installation Safety Training Objectives

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Roof installation safety training objectives.

Ensure that the fall protection and shingle bundles are secure before setting foot on the roof. This on demand course covers key safety topics associated with residential and commercial roof mounted pv installations including ladder and lift safety fall protection safe rooftop working practices and solar electrical safety. In many cases though it will not suffice for specific required training. Set of training slides with.

Theoretical training on roof anchor point installation. What you will receive. One random nail can cause slips while snow or leaves can hide areas of the roof that should be visible to workers. Proper training helps workers understand their rights gives an overview of specific hazards to which they may be exposed and helps them to be able to protect against those hazards.

Maintain a good line of sight so that you know where you are in relation to the roof s edge. 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. Roofing safety talks. Department of labor nor does mention of trade names commercial products or organizations imply endorsement by the u s.

Department of labor it does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the u s. Warning line safety monitors. Beyond compliance safety training is just a good idea. A mini training video on 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 by 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡.

Introduction to solar installation safety. Retraining is required when previous training becomes obsolete due to changes in work conditions or fall protection systems or equipment. Always keep the roof clean and free of items that can cause accidents or materials that can hinder visibility of the roof. Sweep the roof before and after work and make sure it is clear of dirt and debris.

This material was produced under grant number sh 31237 sh7 from the occupational safety and health administration u s. Taylor company a roofing contractor. Pitch the steeper the roof is the easier the fall. This module is is taken from our acait01 course developed for as5216 2018 and 2019 ncc.