COVER PHOTO: One of our Roofing Safety Level 3 Candidates (age 21) is describing his self rescue techniques at a Fall Protection Seminar for members of a self-insured group. He demonstrated his 2 minute rescue "live" while suspended from a tripod in the lobby following his presentation. A 10 minute suspension can be lethal. OSHA requires that companies have a Rescue Plan and calling 911 doesn't qualify. What's your rescue plan?
Does your roofing, chimney or solar company have a mock roof or a place to train on snowy or rainy days. The photos below were taken at client's offices or warehouses. The owners of these businesses are true leaders in the industry. They never waste a moment that they can use to advance the safety or skill levels of their crews.
A productive one day training session for this roofing company involved increasingly challenging problems to solve that would help them become proficient with a variety of gear, techniques and self rescue.
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Is your company ready to:
- Try new gear and solutions for old problems.
- Reduce risk.
- Develop Safe Access Plans.
- Reduce injuries/fatalities.
- Reduce insurance premiums.
- Reduce potential fines.
- Improve employee retention and morale.
- Increase job opportunities and referral rates.
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ACCIDENT: an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance
resulting especially from carelessness or ignorance.
resulting especially from carelessness or ignorance.
We believe nearly every accident is avoidable with proper planning.
As roofers/remodelers ourselves we also believe the best use of a rainy day, is training.
Our philosophy is that if we cannot do it safely, then we have not yet properly prepared.
Our safe access techniques and safety systems are simple, easy to learn, and once practiced and naturally implemented,
allow the worker to focus completely on doing quality work.
Train properly. Then, Trust your gear. Trust your crew. Trust your Training.
As roofers/remodelers ourselves we also believe the best use of a rainy day, is training.
Our philosophy is that if we cannot do it safely, then we have not yet properly prepared.
Our safe access techniques and safety systems are simple, easy to learn, and once practiced and naturally implemented,
allow the worker to focus completely on doing quality work.
Train properly. Then, Trust your gear. Trust your crew. Trust your Training.
Typical conversations often explore some of the following topics:
- Evaluating Safe Access
- Building your team with our Roof Safety Level program
- Safe Ladder Securing Techniques
- Anchor Placements and Planning Your Fall
- Locating Roof Rafters
- Installation of the SLATOR
- Sling Techniques for Steep Roofs
- Working "Over" the Ridge
- Safely Completing Ridge Work
- Utilization of Mobile Fall Arrestors
- Choosing a Harness
- Suspension in Your Harness and Suspension Trauma
- Sternal vs. Dorsal Rings
- Asphalt Shingle Repair - when/how to use the Bibby
- Basic Slate Repair
- Group Problem Solving for Specific Roofs
- Safe techniques for working long rakes
- Installation and use of our V-1 temporary or the V-5 permanent anchor.
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Everyone who wears a harness daily (and their boss) should experience a suspension. No exceptions. It's life changing.
Do you use your dorsal or sternal ring? Why? Is your fall limited to 6 feet, 2 feet, or are you practicing techniques that make a free fall practically impossible? Did you buy your gear in a bucket or did you test various equipment to find what's comfortable and suits your needs? How easy is it to put on and take off your harness? Does your crew like wearing their gear? Is your gear a safety liability? Has your crew trained and practiced how to use it properly? Is the gear used just for photos and when the boss shows up? Or, is it comfortably used and a natural part of the work day? What's your rescue plan? Why is 6 minutes critical for the suspended person? What's your worker's compensation rate? How much will an injury really cost your business? |