ROOFING

METHODOLOGY

TO BE USED IN BRGY. MALIMATOC MULTIPURPOSE COVERED COURT

AT BRGY. MALIMATOC II, MABINI, BATANGAS
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Work Procedure & Control

Measures
● The work will be supervised and monitored at all times by a competent
● supervisor.
● All work to be carried out in accordance with the risk assessments.
● Identification of any conflicts with other working groups or work
activities operating within the same area and specify communication
and liaison arrangements to control additional risks.
● Work area to be securely cordoned off to prevent unauthorised access.
● Only authorised personnel will be allowed access to the work area.
● All personnel, including visitors to the site, must sign in on arrival at the
site.
● Appropriate signage will be suitably displayed around the work area
● PPE to be worn at all times on site.

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Proper Work
1. PERSONNELS
● Only qualified, certified or otherwise competent personnel will be
permitted
● to undertake the work.
● All operatives are to receive training on manual handling techniques,
awareness and work at height.
● All workers to undertake site induction prior to commencing work.
● Toolbox talks will be carried out at daily intervals during the works to
raise awareness of relevant issues.

2. ACCESS
● Fixed scaffolding to be provided to access roof level and to provide a
safe working platform for operatives.
● Full edge protection to be in place and fall restraint systems or crash
deck to prevent falls.
● Ladders are only to be used for access and short duration work, and
only when there is no suitable alternative.
● Preferred access equipment includes full access scaffolding, tower
scaffold
● Access equipment will be securely stored at the end of each shift to
prevent unauthorised use.
● Exclusion zones will be established in the area below any overhead
works, using suitable barriers and signage, to protect people below
from risk of any falling tools or materials.

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3. DELIVERY AND STORAGE

● All required materials to be delivered to the site prior to works
commencing.
● All equipment and materials delivered to the site will be labelled and
stored at a designated location in accordance with the supervisor's
instructions.
● Materials will be stored safely away from access routes.
● All materials unloaded using mechanical or manual aids with sufficient
safe working loads.
● Materials to be stored within storage units or otherwise protected from
weather conditions.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTS TO BE USED:
● Roofing Scissors
● Electric Drill
● Riveter
● Twin Lanyard Harness
● Nylon Rope( for lifeline )

4. Preparation
● Perimeter scaffolding to be provided for full edge protection, working
platform and safe access.
● Installation of a lifeline must be provided.
● All trusses and other building materials to be inspected prior to lifting
to ensure free from defects.
● Any defective materials reported to the site safety officer or site
supervisor.

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● All persons involved in any lifting operations to be competent for the

task they are to carry out.
● Any items or loads above 25kg to be handled through mechanical aids
or team lifting.
● All manual handling will be minimised through the provision of
mechanical aid

5. ROOF WORKS
● Roof materials will be safely lifted to the roof area. Materials lifted under
the control of a lifting plan for the lifting operations.
● Routes by which materials have to be carried by hand will be checked
for and kept free of obstructions.
● Where possible materials will be supplied in loads under 25kg.
● Operatives are not expected to handle loads any items weighing more
than 25 kg on the site without assistance.
● If items above 25kg are to be lifted, or unusual, unstable or hazardous
items, the supervisor/site manager will determine a safe method of
handling through completing a risk assessment and specifically
instruct nominated individuals.
● Appropriate PPE will be worn to make sure that materials can be
handled safely, e.g. gloves and safety footwear.
● Two or more operatives will carry larger or heavier items.
● Fall protection to be provided throughout the roofing works, either via
permanent edge protection, full access scaffold providing edge
protection or for minor repair works, fall prevention will be via harness
and lanyard connected to suitable anchor device.

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● Where existing materials are removed from the roof, they will be
discarded into skips positioned at ground level via a debris chute with a
hopper. The skip will be fenced off and suitably screened to prevent
debris from falling outside the controlled area.
● All materials temporarily stored on the roof will be evenly distributed
and away from roof edges.
● Lightweight materials will be weighed down to prevent it being blown
from the roof.
● All equipment is checked to ensure they are sufficiently secured to the
roof.
● Check roof materials for gaps.
● Carefully removed damaged roofing and lower to ground level via a
pulley, chute or carried carefully.
● Text screw for fixing the roof shall be sized to give a secure fixing.
● Steel Roof to be laid in even courses to suit existing gauging and laps
and be secured with the appropriate patent clips and or screws.
● Do not place materials to be cut directly onto scaffold boards.
● Where steel roof are cut by powered saw or roofing scissors, ensure that
the equipment is in good order. Only to be used by experienced and
trained operatives.
● Additional PPE to be worn during cutting operations including wear
eye protection, ear protection and respiratory protection.
● External work is prohibited during extreme weather such as rain, strong
winds.
● Operatives to be warned of the dangers of skin damage prior to
external work.
● Operatives must wear appropriate clothing to protect skin and must
apply sufficient sun protection when exposed to UV rays.
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6. WORKING AT HEIGHT
● For potential falls through unfinished roofs where there are openings
then these should be
● adequately protected by using a solid platform to eliminate the fall
potential or by using a Fall restraint system to minimise injury.
● All Codes of practice regarding working at height will be complied with.
● Suitable access shall be provided to the working platform and will be
subject to inspection before and during its use.
● Suitable barrier edge protection shall be employed where necessary.
● Suitable warning signage and barriers (as appropriate) shall be
positioned around the work platform base and danger area, so as to
prevent unauthorised access.
● Only those persons who have received suitable instruction shall be
permitted to undertake work at height.

7. HOUSEKEEPING
● All good practice guidelines regarding housekeeping in the workplace
will be observed.
● All work equipment will be properly secured when they are not in use,
so as to prevent any unauthorised usage or accidental contact.
● During the works, the area will, so far as is reasonably practicable, be
kept clean and tidy with clear walkways as appropriate.
● Waste must be transferred using a waste transfer note.

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● After completion of the work, the area shall be left in a clean, tidy
condition and all associated waste shall be removed and properly
disposed of.