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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WORK AREA
(Especially when working on the roof)
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Keep the work area clean and well organized.
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Keep bystanders, children and visitors away from the work area while installing this product. Distractions can
cause one to lose control and personal injury can occur.
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Be aware of, and avoid, any power lines that may be in the vicinity. Avoid using a metal ladder near power lines
or exposed energized electrical equipment.
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Always wear slip resistant (e.g., rubber-soled) shoes that have suf
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cient traction on the soles.
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When working on a ladder, try to achieve three points of contact whenever possible.
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If you need to get tools or supplies onto the rooftop, consider how you will get them up and down safely. Always
work with at least one assistant.
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Ensure that anything placed on the roof cannot fall off and hurt someone. If there is no way to completely and
safely secure material that is resting on the roof, then make sure that the ground area is cleared of all people.
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Get down off of the roof or ladder before you engage in activities that will divert your attention. Use your com
mon sense. Do not talk on your cell phone, eat, drink, or chat unnecessarily while you are on the rooftop or ladder.
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If it is windy or rainy, delay the project. Working at height with wet ladder steps and on slick surfaces invites un
necessary danger.
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Never work on the roof when lightning threatens.
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Even after the rain stops, avoid working on roo
fi
ng projects. The ground may be muddy or saturated, and wet
ground conditions can lead to the ladder slipping or sinking.
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If you have balance problems or health risks, such as seizures or fainting spells, that increase the dangers of
working at height, contact a friend or a professional to complete this part of your project.
Personal Safety
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ALWAYS wear eye protection to avoid injury to the eyes while using hand or power tools.
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Wear heat resistant and puncture resistant gloves while handling evacuated tubes or working around
potentially hot pipes or
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ttings.
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Do not wear loose
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tting clothing or jewelry that may get caught in power tools.
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Installers working below a roof installation should wear an impact resistant hard hat to avoid injury from falling
objects.
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On a steeply pitched roof, be sure to wear a safety harness that is securely tied off to a fall arresting device.
ALTERATIONS AND CHANGES APART FROM THOSE DESCRIBED IN
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ARE NOT ALLOWED.
