Roof Access Safety Requirements

Employers must provide the right equipment employers must provide fall protection and the right equipment for the.

Roof access safety requirements.

Low slope roof 4 12 slope or less 29 cfr 1926 501 b 10. Steep roof above 4 12 slope 29 cfr 1926 501 b 11. Roof access careful planning and using the correct method and suitable equipment to access roofs will reduce the risk of falls when working on a roof. Where there is no permanent access to.

A minimum perpendicular distance of 30 inches 76 cm from the centerline of the steps or rungs to the nearest object on the climbing side. Falls from flat roof edges can be prevented by simple edge protection arrangements a secure double guardrail and toeboard around the edge. Exterior egress beyond ladders staff should exercise situation awareness when accessing the roof via hatches elevators penthouse doors scaffolding or power equipment such as scissor lifts and aerial work platforms says brad richardson a certified safety professional and director of environmental health and safety for d. Where work is of short duration tasks measured in minutes properly secured ladders to access the roof and proper roof ladders may be used.

Methods for providing roof access include. Know the pitch of the roof and follow the appropriate standard. Scaffold access towers stair towers industrial grade secured ladders and roof access hatches. When unavoidable obstructions are encountered the minimum clearance at the obstruction may be reduced to 24 inches 61 cm provided deflector plates are installed see figure d 5 of this section.