Upon successful completion of this course, participants will know how to control health and safety risks in roofing activities and compliance to prescribed protective measures to avert danger while working overhead.

Fundamentals of Roof Work Safety and Roof Work Related Hazards

• Recognize the critical hazards related to roof work including falls, electrical hazards, and exposure to the sun.
• Understand the necessity of anticipating accidents and evaluating risks regarding safety and foresee safety measures on workers during overhead activities.

Compliance with Safety Regulations and Standards Relating to Roof Works

• Know important safety rules and procedures for roof work, e.g. OSHA regulations, local safety orders, and general rules for working at height.
• Know how these rules are observed and sustained by proper safekeeping of documents and close supervision of roof works.

Fall Protection Systems and Equipment Used in Roof Work

• Study various safeguard systems and devices against falls in roof work such as guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems (PFAS).
• Describe the steps of the correct installation and maintenance and use of these systems so that the risk of fall and work at height will be ensured.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Roof Work

• Identify and list PPE requirements for roof workers which comprise of helmets, gloves, harnesses, and non-slip footwear.
• Discuss addressing roof work PPE selection and cover all the specific dangers that may be hazards in the work setting for safeguarding injuries to workers.

Emergency Procedures and Rescue Plans for Roof Work

• Discuss emergency preparedness, response procedures and rescue plans for workers who may fall or get hurt during work activities.
• Discuss the importance of emergency preparedness, such as teaching some personnel how to carry out the rescue, telling the proper people what the work is, and so forth.

Training will be conducted via Microsoft Team Meeting, online. Meeting invites will be shared on the day before the first day of training.

Successful candidates will be awarded with completion certificate awarded by Phoenix Safety Consultants UK

This course will be useful for a wide range of professionals including but not limited to:

• Safety managers and coordinators having major responsibilities of occupational safety and health.
• Supervisors and team leaders
• Environmental health and safety specialists
• Construction workers and site managers
• Manufacturing and industrial plant workers
• Human resources personnel for better understanding of occupational safety and health to support business continuity
• Facility managers
• Risk and insurance managers
• Health and safety consultants
• Office and administrative workers
• Anyone who wants to develop a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of occupational health and safety, and how to minimize workplace hazards and ensure the well-being of employees.
• Anyone carrying out roof work, including employees and the self-employed; and safety consultants and advisers.

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All students must achieve a minimum 70% score to successfully pass the examination.