Osha Roofing Regulations

Employers are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable osha requirements.

Osha roofing regulations.

Reducing falls during residential construction. 1926 3 inspections right of entry. Osha regulations for roofing focus on fall protection equipment to help protect the safety and health of roofing workers. 1926 5 omb control numbers under the paperwork reduction act.

This information will be made available to sensory impaired individuals upon request. Construction workers engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards such as falling from rooftops unguarded machinery being struck by heavy construction equipment electrocutions silica dust and asbestos. Re roofing fact sheet osha fs 3503 2012 english. Each year many roofers sustain injuries and even die on the job in the u s.

For a comprehensive list of compliance requirements of osha standards or regulations refer to title 29 of the code of federal regulations. Construction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction alteration and or repair. Protecting roofing workers osha 3755 2015 english. Below is a table of frequently cited osha standards for roofing contractors during fy 2013.

1926 6 incorporation by reference. Roofing work poses safety risks for workers because of the high heights involved in installing roofs.