Setting Trusses and Roof Decking
Morning Safety Huddle Topics

(Note: you must be 18 or older to work in an elevated location that is more than 6 feet above the next lower horizontal surface)

The House Leader will define the Controlled Access Zone around the structure and will describe how it is to be marked or identified (generally the entire structure)

Trusses will be adequately braced before workers may use them for support.

Once the first two trusses are installed and adequately braced (as determined by the House Leader) workers can access the top plate of the exterior walls and install the next truss while maintaining contact with the previously installed trusses (No walking the exterior wall during truss installation).

Roof surfaces shall be inspected for slipping hazards.  The Site Safety Observer will monitor the condition of the roof and maintain a high degree of awareness among the volunteers of any slipping hazards that are present.

Sawdust should not be allowed to accumulate on the roof surface as it's accumulation presents a slipping hazard.

Loose pieces of roofing felt (tar paper) should not be allowed to accumulate on the roof surface as it's accumulation presents a slipping hazard.

Holes or openings which are made in the roof shall be barricaded or covered with substantial materials which are firmly anchored.

Workers shall wear proper footwear that reduces the potential for slipping.

The bottom row of roof sheathing may be installed by workers standing in truss webs. After the bottom row of roof sheathing is installed, a slide guard extending the width of the roof shall be securely attached to the roof.  This slide guard should consist of a 2x4 nailed through the sheathing to the supporting trusses with 2 - 16d nails per truss and a 2x4 nailed perpendicular to the roof above the first 2x4 with 16d nails on 16" centers.  This slide guard will be installed by workers standing in the web of the trusses leaning over the first course of sheathing.

Work performed within four feet of the leading edge should be done facing the edge of the deck while in a crouching position (Minimize the need to stand within four feet of the leading edge).

Roof work will cease during adverse weather that creates a hazardous condition on the roof.

Materials shall not be stored on the roof within 6 feet of the gable or rake edge of the roof.

Materials will be placed at a convenient location to the workers which limits the need to walk on the roof more than necessary.

The area within 6' of the perimeter of the structure should be kept clear of movable objects that would increase the severity of an injury resulting from a fall.

Rev. #3 – 10/06
Fall Protection Plan Attachment 3

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