Working on a Roof are you Anchored Off

Be a Safety Pirate Anchor Off

Before you go up

• Rule One Do a pre-job hazard assessment• Rule Two Inspect and Document all fall arrest

equipment • Rule Three Check and Inspect all Ladders used

on site

1. Anchor Point

2. Life Line

3. Rope Grab

4. Shock Absorbing Lanyard

5. Full Body Harness

Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) Components

Swing Fall Hazard

Minimize swing falls:• Work directly below the anchor. • Do not extend your work zone more than 30o

from the anchor.• Manage the slack in the rope.

Swing Fall Hazard, cont.

Swing Fall Hazard, cont.

• On most homes, multiple anchor points will be required to manage swing-fall hazards.

• It is also important to locate anchor points at a height that prevents striking a lower level should a fall occur.

Swing Fall Hazard

Roofing Operations, cont.

• When installing shingles and other roofing material, you can also use guardrails.

• Check manufacturer instructions to determine exactly how and where to install guardrails.

• Guardrails must meet Government specifications.

Guardrail Systems

Guardrail Systems, cont.

Guardrail Systems, cont.