Working On Roofs - Safe Work Procedure or Work Method Statement

Working On Roofs can be performed safely

The Safe Work Procedure Includes:

• Personal Protective Equipment
• Roof Identification
• Fall Rescue Procedures
• Warning Signs
• Brittle Roofs
• Crane Placement
• Locating Cables & Tiger Tails
• Fall Arrest Scaffolding
• Mobile Scaffolding
• Ladder Access
• Using Electric Tools
• Manual Handling On Roofs
• Site Safety
• Removing Waste From Roofs

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Working On Roofs Safety Notes

Before Commencing Work On Roofs:

You must assume that the roof is brittle or fragile unless it has been positively confirmed as being metal sheeted and in sound condition.

Identify
• all tasks that could involve someone falling – Example – working within 3 metres of the roof edge.
• any objects that could fall onto someone
• possible adverse climate conditions – Example rain or heavy dew.
• risks to other workers on site such as– objects that could fall onto others.

  

Safety Notes When Using Fall arrest scaffolding:

When required fall arrest scaffolding should be installed around the perimeter of the building.

Fall arrest scaffolding will:
    (a) be unobstructed and at least 675 mm wide for the length of the platform;
    (b) be able to withstand the impact of a fall onto it; and
    (c) have edge protection erected:
          i. along the outer edge of the length of the platform; and
          ii. along the edges of each end of the fall arresting platform.

Site Safety & Security

• Work areas must be kept clean and tidy.
• There MUST be a safe system for collecting, storing and disposing of waste materials.
• Rubbish and other items should not be thrown from the roof to the ground.
• A safe means of removal must be used such as placing waste in skips and having a general clean up once a day.