27.G Roofing.
27.G.01 Before work begins, a CP for Fall Protection must complete a daily inspection of each job site. The CP for Fall Protection, designated by management, must be capable of identifying existing predictable fall hazards and has the authority to take prompt corrective action to eliminate them.
Hazards must be eliminated by engineering methods and if this cannot be accomplished, guarding to isolate the hazard from the exposed employees must be implemented. In no case must warnings or instructions be used as a substitute for elimination of hazards by engineering means or guarding.
27.G.02 Prior to the start of work, a structural analysis of the roof must be conducted by a QP to assure that the load capacity of the roof deck will not be exceeded.
27.G.03 Where the work presents a potential hazard to the public, the Contractor must set up and maintain barricades with proper postings to alert public to the hazards in accordance with ANSI D6.1. Applicable statutes and local regulations must be examined and the more restrictive requirements must be followed.
27.G.04 Work on the roof must be halted during severe weather such as strong winds, electrical storms, icing conditions, heavy rain, or snow as soon as practical.
27.G.05 The employer must establish emergency plans and fire prevention plans. All employees must be trained in accordance with these plans.
27.G.06 Roof openings and holes must be protected in accordance with Section 24.
27.G.07 In the construction, maintenance, repair, and demolition, of roofs, fall protection systems must be provided which will prevent personnel from slipping and falling from the roof and prevent personnel on lower levels from being struck by falling objects in accordance with Section 21.
27.G.08 On all roofs greater than 16 ft (4.8 m) in height, a hoisting device, stairways, or progressive platforms must be furnished for supplying materials and equipment.
27.G.09 Roofing materials and accessories that could be moved by the wind, including metal roofing panels, which are on the roof and unattached, must be secured when wind speeds are greater than, or are anticipated to exceed, 10 mph (16.1 km/h).
27.G.10 Access to roofs and sections of roofs must comply with Sections 22 and 24.
27.G.11 Materials may not be stored within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the roof edge unless guardrails are erected at the roof edge. Materials that are to be piled, stacked, or grouped must be stable and self-supporting.
27.G.12 Proper PPE must be worn by all personnel working with hot materials during roofing work. > See also 06.D.02.d.
27.G.08 On all roofs greater than 16 ft (4.8 m) in height, a hoisting device, stairways, or progressive platforms shall be furnished for supplying materials and equipment.
27.G.09 Roofing materials and accessories that could be moved by the wind, including metal roofing panels, which are on the roof and unattached, shall be secured when wind speeds are greater than, or are anticipated to exceed, 10 mph (16.1 km/h).
27.G.10 Access to roofs and sections of roofs shall comply with Sections 22 and 24.
27.G.11 Materials may not be stored within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the roof edge unless guardrails are erected at the roof edge. Materials that are to be piled, stacked, or grouped shall be stable and self-supporting.
27.G.12 Proper PPE shall be worn by all personnel working with hot materials during roofing work. > See also 06.D.02.d.
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