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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