November 14, 2014
Roofer Safety Training
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.
OSHA Required Training
Fall Protection OSHA Regulation: 1926.503(a)
When OSHA Requires Fall Protection Training:
Required for each employee that may be exposed to fall hazards. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
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.
Downloadable Fall Protection Training Resources (free):
Fall Protection Powerpoint
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Fall Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Ladder / Stairway OSHA Regulation: 1926.1060
When OSHA Requires Ladder / Stairway Training:
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.
Training Frequency
Provide retraining so that the employee maintains the understanding and knowledge acquired from the training.
Downloadable Ladder / Stairway Training Resources (free):
Ladder Safety Powerpoint
Ladder Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Scaffolding OSHA Regulation: 1926.454
When OSHA Requires Scaffolding Training:
Required for employees that are required to work while on a scaffold. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change or when the employee is observed being unsafe.
Downloadable Scaffolding Resources (free):
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Scaffolding Powerpoint
Scaffolding Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
When OSHA Requires First Aid Training:
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.
Training Frequency
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Downloadable First Aid Training Resources (free):
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Basic First Aid Powerpoint
First Aid Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
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.
Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):
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Personal Protective Equipment Powerpoint
Personal Protective Equipment Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
\Industry Best-Practice Training
(Not required by OSHA)
Heat Stress
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Heat Stress Training Resources (free):
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Heat Illness Prevention Powerpoint
Heat Stress Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Hand, Wrist and Finger
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Hand, Wrist and Finger Training Resources (free):
Hand, Wrist and Finger Powerpoint
Hand Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
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Handout
Ergonomics
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Ergonomics Training Resources (free):
Ergonomics Powerpoint
Ergonomics Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Slips, Trips and Falls
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Slips, Trips and Falls Training Resources (free):
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Slips, Trips and Falls Powerpoint
Slips, Trips and Falls Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
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