You need slip resistant roofing shoes and a safe sturdy and flat area to stand on while roofing.
How to stay safe on steep roof.
Secure a safety rope by tying it around the base of a chimney or by nailing or bolting a cleat to the.
Wind also poses a danger and excessive.
Fall protection systems reduce the risk of injury or death of a roofer working on a steep roof.
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.
Use a safety rope wear proper rubber footwear wear a safety harness safety glasses gloves anchors and of course use a fall protection system.
A personal fall arrest system consists of an anchor point a harness worn by the worker and a safety.
Ensure that any ladders that you use whether they are from the ground to the roof or on the roof itself are.
Roof brackets are installed on the roofs without making any damage to the roof surface and offers a flat area to step on.
Tips for working on steep metal roofs ladders.
Here are some tips for working safely on a roof.
Leave steep and or high roof work to the pros.
Wet roofs are slippery.
The few dollars you ll save by doing it yourself aren t worth the risk of.