This work activity involves removing old roofing materials, applying membrane sheeting, or tar or asphalt and gravel to flat roofs, cutting and applying, underlayment, battens, shingles, tiles, and sheet metal to sloped roofs, installing flashing, gutters and downspouts. Specific tasks include, for example, unloading and transporting material onto roofs, using roofing cement glues and caulk, and working on ladders and scaffolds. This database includes an analysis of the hazards associated with these tasks, as well as practical measures for making such work safer.

• Inspect and use scaffolds and ladders
• Install asphalt roofs
• Install flashing, rain gutters and downspouts
• Install membrane roofs
• Install roof sheathing
• Install roofing battens and underlayment
• Install tile or shingle roofs
• Remove old roofing materials
• Unload and transport material at ground level and to roofs
• Use roofing cement, tar, or caulk