Last updated 14 jul 2016.
Working on roofs qld.
First published 18 mar 2014.
Thursday july 14 2016 15 52.
Electricity is a significant hazard.
Before starting any work turn off all electricity to the property at the main switchboard and take steps to prevent the electricity from being turned back on while.
This document is based on working on roofs and in ceiling spaces published by workplace health and safety queensland.
There are a number of.
It includes information on working at height roof access fragile roofs and managing risks associated with electricity manual tasks falling objects and exposure to heat and sunlight.
This includes work carried out in connection with altering.
Workplace health and safety queensland worksafe qld gov au managing the risk of falls while working on roofs in housing construction safe work method statements for all work where there is a risk of a person falling more than 2 metres a safe work method statement must be prepared which details.
Single and multi storey structures breezeway roofs awnings shed roofs detached or demountable buildings roofs sun shade structures etc.
Working at heights and near electricity present major risks to workers who work on roofs and in ceiling spaces.
On or working on any roof at any state school facility.
What is work on roofs.
Ladders should only be used to access the roof or ceiling and should not be used as a work platform for long periods of time.
Information is included about when roof work is classed as high risk construction work and what you must do if this is the case.
This prohibition includes all roofs on buildings structures and covered walkways e g.
Work on existing roofs including working at height roof access fragile roofs electricity manual tasks falling objects exposure to heat and sunlight.
Applies to the planning preparation and conduct of work for the installation and maintenance of roofs the maintenance of roof mounted equipment and structures the removal of roof coverings and the movement of those working on roofs on commercial and industrial buildings b.
Managing the risks electricity.
Figuring out how to work on a roof without fall protection is easier than you think.
Implement a risk management process to address fall hazards.
Many activities carried out on roofs are considered construction work.
Identify the hazards that may result in a fall or cause death or injury if a person were to fall e g.
Simply consider the task you are performing whether that be maintenance construction or really anything else assess the hazards divide by the number of workers and factor in the use of personal protective equipment adjusted for recent revisions to written policy and you will find that without fail.
