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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Frequently Asked Questions & Useful Resources => Topic started by: sean liam on July 21, 2014, 08:39:46 pm

Title: Safty precautions
Post by: sean liam on July 21, 2014, 08:39:46 pm

Been asked to power wash roof for my in laws.  What safty precautions do I need to put in place.  Big old bungalow farm house. Quite a lot of moss.  Main concern is falling obviously. Any help or tips would be appreciated. Thanks.

Title: Re: Safty precautions
Post by: andrew kay on July 22, 2014, 11:29:32 am

Hope this helps.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2613480/Idiot-roofing-worker-caught-camera-standing-house-roof-pressure-washed-image-cost-firm-thousands-pounds-safety-breach.html

Title: Re: Safty precautions
Post by: sean liam on July 22, 2014, 04:41:17 pm

Thanks Andrew.  Shows me what not to do.  I realise that I need scaffolding which is not a problem but do I need to be harnessed and if so what to?

Title: Re: Safty precautions
Post by: andrew kay on July 22, 2014, 07:42:15 pm

Take a look at these links HSE should help you on all most aspects of roof work


http://www.hse.gov.uk/search/search-results.htm?q=harness%20training#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=harness%20training&gsc.page=1




http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/roofwork.htm#saf

Title: Re: Safty precautions
Post by: Jason Moe Roberts on October 14, 2014, 01:37:05 pm

Also, make sure you have your license and insurance ready. Some clients ask about these.