This online engineering PDH course presents the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s guide to protecting workers on roofing jobs.
This online engineering PDH course presents the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s guide to protecting workers on roofing jobs. Roofers encounter many hazards, including working at heights and from ladders, using power tools, working with electricity, and being exposed to hazardous substances and extreme temperatures. Citing relevant OSHA standards and providing additional guidance, this course gives employers the information they need to minimize the hazards faced by their roofers.
Topics: Requirement to provide fall protection Warning lines and safety monitors Ladders Scaffolding Lifts Safe debris disposal Electrical safety Integrity of older buildings Roofing operations Roofing tool safety Hazardous substances Housekeeping Emergency action plan
Intended Audience: This course is intended for civil, construction, mechanical, and safety engineers.
Publication Source: This course is based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration document, “Protecting Roofing Workers,” OSHA 3755-05, 2015.
2 activities • 1 chapters • duration: 1 hour
Civil Engneering faculty member for 27 years
Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published numerous technical journal articles and technical reports for a variety of governmental agencies and private sector organizations. Mark P. Rossow, PE, PhD Licensed Professional Engineer in State of Illinois License No. 062.040560 Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published many journal articles and technical reports.
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