Job hazard analysis: installing shingle roofing
Lay underlayment and shingles on a pitched roof.
- 5 steps
- 5 PPE items
- Editable in Reldro
The job hazard analysis
PPE required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Gloves, Safety boots, Fall arrest harness
1. Set up access and edge protection
What could go wrong
Falls from the roof edge or the ladder
How we control it
Use a ladder tied off at the top and extending above the eave, or a lift. Install guardrails or anchor points before anyone steps onto the roof.
2. Move onto the roof
What could go wrong
Slips on wet, dewy, or frosty surfaces; loose material
How we control it
Don't start on a wet or icy roof. Wear boots with good grip and keep tools tied or in a pouch.
3. Load and carry bundles
What could go wrong
Strains; overloaded roof; falling bundles
How we control it
Spread bundles across the roof at the rafters, not in one pile. Use a conveyor or hoist where you can.
4. Lay the shingles
What could go wrong
Falls, hot surfaces, nail gun injuries
How we control it
Stay tied off. Keep your hands clear of the nail gun muzzle. Take breaks in the shade during hot weather.
5. Clean up and come down
What could go wrong
Debris left on the roof; falls on the way down
How we control it
Sweep debris into a chute or container. Keep three points of contact on the ladder, and don't carry loads that stop you holding on.
- In the US, OSHA requires fall protection in construction at heights of 6 feet (1.8 m) or more. Check the rules that apply where you work.
When to use it
Use it before roofing starts, and review it when the pitch, weather, or access changes.
Review it with the crew before the work starts, change anything that doesn't match how you'll do the job, and update it when the method, the equipment, or the site changes.
Use this JHA in Reldro
- It arrives ready to edit, and your crew uses it on their phone, even without signal.
- Failed items become corrective actions with an owner and a due date.
- Every completed one is kept with the site, the date and who did it.
