Stacking Roof Shingle Osha

The hazards outlined.

Stacking roof shingle osha.

Shingle stacking do s and don ts. This article expands on these tips below. See related activity sheets below. On high pitched roofs nail down a board just below where you will lay the shingle bundles.

Figure 3 platform ladders can be set up inside a structure and used to install roof trusses. In some situations for what ever reason we have the materials delivered onto the roof. Osha regulations address removal and disposition of asbestos cement materials in some circumstances osha regulations regarding asbestos building siding or roofing materials questions answers about rules regulations laws governing the demolition removal or repair of cement asbestos siding or roofing. Osha publications roofing occupational safety and health administration.

Roofing safety all employers in the construction industry must have a safety program. Read on for some tips and tricks for stacking shingles on a roof. Contractors save time by stacking several shingle bundles on a roof before installing them. 90 of the time we have the shingles ground delivered and we lift them to the roof with a ladder hoist.

For some operations or situations other activity sheets also apply. It doesnt take that much time and everything is out of the way when we are tearing off. However if stacked poorly the shingles or roof can become damaged which will adversely affect the overall longevity of the roof. This will prevent the shingle bundles from sliding which would be a safety hazard and could damage the roof.

Platform ladders and step ladders can provide a stable elevated platform from which to work. A spreader braces the trusses and distributes arrest forces across several trusses. Osha regulations for roofing focus on fall protection equipment to help protect the safety and health of roofing workers. The essentials of properly stacking asphalt shingles on a roof are as follows.

Osha believes that anchorages available on the market will meet the strength requirements if they are installed as per the manufacturer s instructions with the right number of properly sized nails or screws through the roof sheathing and into one or more roof trusses. The hazards outlined in this activity sheet apply to experienced inspectors and construction workers performing roofing work removal repair or installation of roofing materials such as shingles tile and tar paper. Stacking bundles properly is also key to preventing damage to other components of the roof.