Not really says the american heart association.
Safety tips shoveling snow off the roof.
But if you do have to get the snow off the roof here are some tips from fema for removing snow safely and effectively.
If more than a foot of heavy wet snow and ice have accumulated on the roof you should have it removed.
So why so many deaths.
Always follow the manufacturers tips list.
To that end here are 8 tips on how to safely handle the rooftop snow removal process.
A worker was removing snow from a roof when he lost his balance and slid off the roof.
Dress warmly in layers and with hat gloves and slip proof boots before attempting to remove snow from your roof.
But before you tackle the first snowfall of the season take some time to read these safety snow shoveling tips to help avoid any potential injuries.
The risk of damaging the roof.
Be aware of the weather.
From a couple of roofers i was taught about the safety of shoveling off snow from the roof.
Nationwide snow shoveling is responsible for thousands of injuries and as many as 100 deaths each year.
Clearing the snow off your roof from the gutters or eaves upwards of three to four feet after each winter storm can help prevent ice dams from forming.
Workers may fall off roof edges through skylights and from ladders and aerial lifts.
That s why i prefer to have my father or even a professional come over to my roof and shovel away the snow.
But if you have to spend a lot of time up there or have an especially steep roof we recommend that you also buy a roof harness system about 300.
Check out these tools that make the job fast easy and safely.
Workers may also be injured or killed by a roof collapse.
While most people won t have a problem shoveling snow can put some people at risk of heart attack.
The threat of costly repairs and significant safety hazards will sometimes require removing excess snow from your roof.
This is especially critical if you have a flat roof that requires shoveling or heavy snowfall that needs a snowblower.
For safety reasons we recommend letting a professional remove snow from your roof for cases when a rake won t cut it.
It seems like the roofers that taught me sure knew about this from their height safety class as well as from personal experience.
Examples of incidents investigated by osha include.
Don t use mechanical snow removal equipment.
Shoveling snow is just another household chore right.
Call in the professionals to remove snow from your roof.
When the driveway and walkways are coated in a thick blanket of snow it is time to get a shovel out for what some consider to be a dreaded chore.
Worker fatalities and injuries during rooftop snow removal.
