This standard establishes safe operating practices for the installation, maintenance and removal of all roofing systems on low-sloped roofs, which means the roof has a slope that is less than or equal to 4 in 12 (18°).
Table of Contents
1. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Application
1.3 Exceptions
2. Related Standards and References
2.1 Related American National Standards
2.2 Other Applicable Standards and References
3. Definitions
4. Safety Requirements for Low-Sloped Roofs
4.1 General Requirements
4.2 Public Safety
4.3 Housekeeping
4.4 Pollution
4.5 Weather
5. Training
5.1 General
5.2 Medical Services and First Aid/CPR
5.3 Fall Hazard Training
5.4 Hazard Communication
5.5 Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans and Equipment
5.6 Storage and Handling of Flammable Liquids and Gases
5.7 Roofing Equipment and Tools
5.8 Fastening Systems
5.9 Personal Protective Equipment Training
6. Personal Protective Equipment
6.1 Protective Clothing
6.2 Hand Protection
6.3 Foot Protection
6.4 Eye and Face Protection
6.5 Head Protection (Hard Hats)
6.6 Respiratory Protection
6.7 Hearing Protection
7. Fall Protection
7.1 General Requirements
7.2 Fall Prevention Systems
7.3 Personal Fall Arrest Systems
7.4 Safety Net Systems
7.5 Warning Line System
7.6 Safety Monitoring System (SMS)
7.7 Specific Roofing Work Fall Hazards
8. Ladders
8.1 General Requirements
8.2 Job-Made Ladders
8.3 Metal Ladders
8.4 Wood Ladders
8.5 Fiberglass Ladders
9. Fire Hazards and Prevention
9.1 General Requirements
9.2 Fire Extinguishers
9.3 Flammable Materials
9.4 LP or Butane Gas Handling and Storage
10. Hoists and Conveyors
10.1 General Requirements
10.2 Hoists
10.3 Platform Hoist, Ladder Hoist, Hoist Wheels
10.4 Lifting and Hauling Equipment
10.5 Conveyors
11. Kettles, Melters and Tankers (Hot Operations)
11.1 General Requirements
11.2 Jobsite Setup
11.3 Pumping System
11.4 General Operation of Kettles, Melters and Tankers
11.5 Kettles and Melters
11.6 Tankers
12. Rooftop Equipment
12.1 General Requirements
12.2 Mechanized Equipment
12.3 Hand Tools
13. Roof Tear-Off
13.1 General Requirements
13.2 Tear-Off Equipment
13.3 Chutes
14. Health
14.1 First-Aid Kits
14.2 Potable Water
14.3 Toilet Facilities
14.4. Hazard Communication Program
14.5 Health and Environmental Hazards
14.6 Bitumen Burn Hazards
14.7 Definitive Care by Medical Personnel
14.8 Personal Hygiene
15. Other Roofing System Hazards
16. Material Handling
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