Osha Roofing Requirements

There are fall protection systems available that can provide roofers the flexibility they need during demolition and roof installation.

Osha roofing requirements.

Reducing falls during residential construction. Employers must provide roofers fall protection equipment that meets osha requirements whenever they work 6 feet or more above a lower level. Construction employers must comply with cal osha regulations found in the following subchapters of california code of regulations title 8 chapter 4. Training roofing workers installing plumbing drywall hvac systems insulation electrical systems and carpentry on roofs must have adequate training to install whatever system they are working on.

Osha regulations for roofing require holes to be covered guardrails installed or for employees to have personal arrest systems in case they fall through a hole in the roof. Re roofing fact sheet osha fs 3503 2012 english. How far the d ring shifts and the harness stretches when it supports the full weight of a fallen worker including the weight of tool belts and other attached equipment or tools. And subchapter 7 general industry safety orders.

A during roofing operations the employer shall comply with the provisions of section 1509 and employees shall be trained and instructed in accordance with the provisions of section 1510 of these orders. Cal osha guidance for construction employers. Roofing operations and equipment. Return to index new query 1730.

Subchapter 5 electrical safety orders. Protecting roofing workers osha 3755 2015 english. To assist the construction industry in working safely and. Subchapter 4 construction safety orders.