Working On Roofs In High Winds

Note to the definition of high wind.

Working on roofs in high winds. Roofs are very susceptible to wind damage in part because high winds do not hit roofs uniformly. Preparing for high winds. Low resistance cost about 1 000 dollars extra and the high resistance about 3 000 dollars. Working safely in high winds.

Although they are susceptible to scratches and dings especially in high wind areas where debris may hit the roof. These loose parts of the roof are easy targets because winds can more easily rip up loose shingles causing a chain. It all depends on the quality of the chosen material and the amount of the resistance against the wind. A wind of such velocity that one or more of the following hazards would be present.

Metal roofing is one of the most popular choices for protecting your home from high winds. This is because it can be fixed in place using strong materials like nails and screws. The occupational safety and health administration normally considers winds exceeding 64 4 kilometers per hour 40 miles per hour or 48 3 kilometers per hour 30 miles per hour if the work involves material handling as meeting this criteria unless the employer takes precautions to protect employees. There are numerous statistics of injuries and death caused by working in these conditions and one of the primary culprits of accidents is the sudden and unpredictable event of flying debris during a high wind gust.

If a wind warning is issued consider the following. With the winds getting high at the moment and with more high winds to follow it was suggested that i look at the risks of working in this weather. Metal roofing can also come with more extended warranties as a result of their excellent durability. I remember an incident about 20 years ago when a building operative was working on an industrial unit.

Here is the osha definition of high winds. The cost of the roofs with a wind resistance is higher than the average one. What does osha say about working outside during high wind. Unless these hazards are controlled by the employer roofers risk.

As with fiberglass asphalt shingles you ll need to check for loose spots before and or after potential windstorms. Metal roofs do a great job of preventing water from penetrating and they are not prone to moss or rot. Metal roofs are lightweight but once in place are very sturdy. From roofs accounted for nearly 1 200 or 34 of the fall deaths during that period.

In advance of any storm be sure your property is secure. When march comes in like a lion as it has this year high winds pose especially dangerous conditions for construction workers. He was a cladder and was on the scaffold attempting to carry a. Rather wind tends to cause damage to the edges of the roof or areas of the roof that are already loose.

Remove any dead trees or overhanging branches near structures loose roofing materials and objects in yards patios roofs or balconies that could blow away. Several workers were hurt in construction collapse in september due to high winds.