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20-item compliance checklist covering fall protection, HazCom, PPE, ladders, fire prevention, and emergency procedures. Know exactly where you stand before your next inspection.
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Fall protection: most cited violation 15 years running
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OSHA Compliance Checklist for Roofers
20 itemsFall Protection
Written fall protection plan on-site and project-specific
Competent person designated and documented
All workers trained on fall protection before exposure
Fall arrest systems inspected before each use
Guardrails, warning lines, or safety nets at all edges 6+ feet
Ladder Safety
Ladders extend at least 3 feet above upper landing surface
Ladders inspected before each use by a competent person
Ladders set up at proper 4-to-1 angle
Hazard Communication
Written HazCom program with chemical inventory
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) accessible at the job site
Workers trained on chemical hazards before exposure
PPE
Written PPE hazard assessment completed and documented
Proper PPE provided at no cost to employees
Emergency Preparedness
Written Emergency Action Plan reviewed with all employees
Emergency contacts and nearest hospital posted at job site
First aid kits stocked, accessible, and assigned person trained
Fire Prevention
Fire extinguishers within 100 feet and inspected monthly
Hot work permits issued for torch-applied roofing
Documentation
Weekly toolbox talks conducted and documented
All safety training documented with employee signatures
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