Work Method Statements
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.
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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.
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