Roof safety inspection checklist
Use this template to keep employees safe when executing work on roofs. begin with describing and capturing photos of the work to be performed and workers on site. check permits, weather, roof safety equipment, signage and proper ppe before employees start work. confirm workers have undergone training and are informed about communication protocols. assess the condition of access, walkways and guard rails. identify potential openings which could cause slips and fatal falls. finally conclude the inspection with an overall rating and recommendation if employees should proceed with work or not.
What does this form include?
This form contains 12 sections:
Description of work
Take a photo
List down employees working on roofs
General Information
- Are permits to operate present?
- Are the weather conditions acceptable?
- Do workers undergo proper training?
- Have workers been adequately informed of the work taking place (Communication protocol)?
- Has the risk from falling objects been assessed?
- Is adequate signage displayed?
REFERENCE: Proper signage display[This is an example of how you can use iAuditor to include best prac
Access and Structure
How are materials transported to the roof?
Walkways and Roof
- Are walkways present?
- Are there no obstructions (piping, electrical, etc.) on the roof?
- Are roof edges protected?
- Are guard rails/parapets present?
- Are pre-installed anchorages available?
- Are Harnesses and Lanyards available and inspected?
Openings
- Do skylights/other openings have screens?
- Do vents/hatches/other openings have guardrails?
- Are hole gaps in standard distance?
Recommendation
Write down recommendations
Inspected by (Name and Signature)
Use this template