Osha Roofing Regulations

Employers are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable osha requirements.

Osha roofing regulations.

Construction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction alteration and or repair. For a comprehensive list of compliance requirements of osha standards or regulations refer to title 29 of the code of federal regulations. 1926 6 incorporation by reference. 1926 5 omb control numbers under the paperwork reduction act.

Osha regulations for roofing focus on fall protection equipment to help protect the safety and health of roofing workers. Each year many roofers sustain injuries and even die on the job in the u s. 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.

1926 4 rules of practice for administrative adjudications for enforcement of safety and health standards. Protecting roofing workers osha 3755 2015 english. 1926 3 inspections right of entry. Re roofing fact sheet osha fs 3503 2012 english.

Below is a table of frequently cited osha standards for roofing contractors during fy 2013. Osha standards frequently cited during fy 2013 inspections of roofing contractors naics 238160 rank by number of citations issued categories standard 1 duty to have fall protection 1926 501 2 ladder safety 1926 1053 3 fall protection training requirements.