November 14, 2014
A roof is one of the most important parts of any home. It adds aesthetic value and protects people’s considerable investment from inclement weather. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Roofers.
Fall Protection OSHA Regulation: 1926.503(a)
Required for each employee that may be exposed to fall hazards. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
When there is a change in the workplace or the employer has reason to believe that a trained employee does not have the understanding and skill necessary to perform the job safely.
Ladder / Stairway OSHA Regulation: 1926.1060
Employees that are required to use ladders or stairways should be trained on the hazards associated with their usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Provide retraining so that the employee maintains the understanding and knowledge acquired from the training.
Scaffolding OSHA Regulation: 1926.454
Required for employees that are required to work while on a scaffold. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
When there is a change or when the employee is observed being unsafe.
First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
In the absence of a nearby hospital or clinic (more than 4 minutes away), a designated employee should be trained to render first aid. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.
Heat Stress
Annually
Hand, Wrist and Finger
Annually
Ergonomics
Annually
Slips, Trips and Falls
Annually
