Roofing Safety Practices and Guidelines

The video emphasizes the importance of safety in roofing work, highlighting that all team members must collaborate to prevent accidents. It outlines seven essential safety steps: planning, notifying homeowners, communicating with the crew, using safety equipment, setting up ladders correctly, handling materials properly, and adhering to fall protection regulations. The video also stresses the importance of following OSHA guidelines and using safety harnesses to prevent falls, which are a leading cause of fatalities in roofing.

Why is safety crucial in roofing work?

• To ensure the roof looks good

• To reduce the cost of materials

• To protect workers from unnecessary injuries

• To increase the speed of work

What percentage of roofer deaths are due to falls?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 90%

What should be done before starting a roofing project?

• Perform a pre-project safety check

• Hire more workers

• Buy new tools

• Paint the roof

Why should the homeowner be notified about the roofing job?

• To get their approval

• To inform them about the smell, dust, and noise

• To invite them to help

• To ask for more money

What is the key to achieving full safety on a roofing job?

• Ignoring potential hazards

• Communication among the crew

• Working quickly

• Using expensive materials

What should workers wear when working with hot asphalt products?

• No special clothing

• Long-sleeve shirts and gloves

• Shorts and t-shirts

• Sandals

What is the 'three-point approach' in ladder safety?

• Two feet and one hand or two hands and one foot on the ladder

• Three feet on the ladder

• Three hands on the ladder

• Three people holding the ladder

How should materials be lifted to avoid physical strain?

• With your back

• With your legs

• With your shoulders

• With your arms

What should be done to prevent falls while working on a roof?

• Work without safety harnesses

• Ignore local codes

• Follow local code and OSHA regulations

• Use old equipment

Where can additional safety tips be found?

• On social media

• In a roofing magazine

• In a newspaper

• In the pro field guide