Roof Shoveling Safety

Here are a few pointers to make it easier and safer.

Roof shoveling safety.

Wear boots that are slip resistant spike shoes for example warm clothes a suitable jacket and gloves. In many cases you can clear away enough snow from ground level using a roof rake pictured above or from off a ladder. Use required fall protection. Remove snow uniformly across the roof.

If possible avoid carrying anything up the ladder. Along with these necessities be sure to dress appropriately for the task. Extenders are available if you need them. Begin the chore with the roof rake.

Check with a roofing contractor before using mechanized equipment on the roof to ensure the equipment. If you don t step foot on the roof your odds of injury are much lower and you can often minimize the need for shoveling by applying deicer along the eave. Extend the top of the ladder at least 3 ft. Avoid making snow piles on the roof.

Shoveling or raking a roof without using the proper procedures can also increase the risk of roof collapse by creating an unbalanced load on the roof. Read understand and follow all manufacturers instructions for the safe use of snow blowers and similar mechanical. Above the roof edge so you ll have something to hang on to as you step onto. A roof rake is a good option as it allows the homeowner to stand on the ground and rake the snow from a slanted roof.

Use a helper and a bucket tied to a rope to hoist up tools and. Shoveling snow off the roof is a dangerous job. For those who do not feel comfortable on their roofs or who have slanted roofs it is definitely not a good idea to attempt shoveling the snow off. Don t let snow pile too high.