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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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Per serious violation (2026 rate)

#1

Fall protection: most cited violation 15 years running

4x

Instance-by-instance: each worker = separate fine

OSHA Compliance Checklist for Roofers

20 items

Fall Protection

Written fall protection plan on-site and project-specific

29 CFR 1926.502

Competent person designated and documented

29 CFR 1926.502(k)

All workers trained on fall protection before exposure

29 CFR 1926.503

Fall arrest systems inspected before each use

29 CFR 1926.502(d)

Guardrails, warning lines, or safety nets at all edges 6+ feet

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1)

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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