Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Roof Work Safety Guide
A roof work safety guide with ordered steps for farm buildings, covering planning, fall protection, weather, fragile surfaces, ladders, and communication.
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The steps on this page
- Plan the job and assign roles
- Check weather and surface moisture
- Look for fragile roof panels
- Set up a secure ladder
- Put on a harness and anchor
- Keep tools tied or bagged
- Stay clear of power lines
- Keep a helper on the ground
- Stop work if conditions change
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with OSHA and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the farm and ranch safety info. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Fertilizer Prices Climb, Farmers Ask Cows to Work Overtime, and farming farm stories.