Flat Roof Safety Training

Standards for roofing contractors during fy 2013.

Flat roof safety training. While some workers may scoff at the idea of ppe it s the employer s responsibility to ensure every worker on the job site is wearing appropriate ppe 29 cfr 1926. There are a number of things you can ask a service provider to determine if safety is a priority. Fragile surfaces always follow a safe system of work using a platform beneath the roof where possible. You will be taught how to use a variety of fall protection systems that may be found on rooftops and ladders climbing techniques to safely ascend and descend fixed ladders and the safe use of portable ladders.

Roofing safety talks. University staff amy staska vice president michele biesiada director of education media and programs. Falls from flat roof edges can be prevented by simple edge protection arrangements a secure double guardrail and toeboard around the edge. Osha standards frequently cited during fy 2013 inspections of roofing contractors naics 238160 rank by number of citations issued categories standard 1 duty to have fall protection 1926 501 2 ladder safety 1926 1053 3 fall protection training requirements 1926 503 4 eye and face protection.

The practical elements of the training will include the selection use and pre use inspection of the correct personal protective equipment under the guidance of our expert trainers. Proactively and reactively connecting the real estate community with nrcia certified roof inspectors and contractors. Look for roofing firms that are current on their osha training and can provide certificates of completion says impellizeri. Thoroughly training and certifying capable roof inspectors and roof contractors to use its patent pending process to perform inspections to determine if a roof qualifies for a leakfree roof certification.

This training applies to. Install warning lines no closer than 5 feet inside the roof edges and at a height of 34 to 45 inches. This training is notrequired for individuals who must wear fall protection equipment to work on roofs. Warning line safety monitors.

Lay headers sheets of roofing or other materials no closer than 5 feet inside the edges of the roof and parallel to the roofline. This training is for individuals who are not required to take personal fall protection training as part of their job requirement. Nrca university provides essential training opportunities for you and your employees that address leadership development roof technology safety and much more.