Hire a professional to do the job if the roof is steep over 35 degrees.
How to roof safely.
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.
But for the ultimate in roof safety especially on steeper roofs or big jobs invest in a safety harness and rope.
Roof safety you can work more safely on the roof by taking a few precautions before going up there.
A roof is no place to be when it s wet or it may rain.
On low pitched roofs where footing is no problem and the eaves are less than 12 ft.
Roof safety is a system of preventive measures when performing work and repairs on rooftops because it is one of the most dangerous jobs in the construction industry.
Don t pull yourself up by rope it is just there to save you if you slip.
Even with safety equipment your most important asset when working on the roof is common sense.