Outline precautions to be taken when repair work is to be

carried out on the sloping roof of a building (8)

Sloping roof requires scaffold to prevent people or
material falling from edge. Edge protection must be
fixed to the eaves of any roof.
Use of working platforms, guard rails and toe boards to
be made mandatory as required.
Use of crawling board for material and manpower
movement on sloping roofs
Where task is of short duration (tasks measured in
minutes) properly secured ladders to access the roof
and proper roof ladders may be used.
Safety nets or soft landing systems such as bean bags
or inflated air bags can minimize the consequences of
any potential injury.
Mobile elevating platforms can also be used for
carrying out minor repairs at sloping roofs.
Work on sloping roofs to be stopped during extreme
weather conditions e.g. rain, freezing conditions, high
winds etc.
Use of PPE such as harnesses and helmets to be used
Health condition of individual working at height to be
checked e.g. vertigo or a heart condition.
Material to be secured near roofs to avoid flying off
during high winds
Overhead live power lines to be taken care
Trained and competent workforce