Here are some tips for working safely on a roof.
How to stay safe on steep roof.
Wet roofs are slippery.
To have a larger area to walk on place planks on top of two roof brackets.
The few dollars you ll save by doing it yourself aren t worth the risk of.
Tips for working on steep metal roofs ladders.
Use a safety rope wear proper rubber footwear wear a safety harness safety glasses gloves anchors and of course use a fall protection system.
Secure a safety rope by tying it around the base of a chimney or by nailing or bolting a cleat to the.
Fall protection systems reduce the risk of injury or death of a roofer working on a steep roof.
Wind also poses a danger and excessive.
A personal fall arrest system consists of an anchor point a harness worn by the worker and a safety.
Use a sturdy extension ladder that extends at least 3 feet above the eaves to climb onto the roof and secure the bottom to the foundation and the top to the eaves or fascia so it doesn t move.
Roof brackets are installed on the roofs without making any damage to the roof surface and offers a flat area to step on.
But if you don t have any other option and you really have to work on a wet metal roof make sure to take all the extra safety measures.
Leave steep and or high roof work to the pros.