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PREPARATION
OPERATOR;
START BY READING AND FULLY UNDERSTANDING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. IF SOMETHING IS NOT
UNDERSTOOD, HAVE SOMEONE ELSE READ AND EXPLAIN THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OPERATOR OR
CALL THE MANUFACTURER FOR INFORMATION. AN UNINFORMED OPERATOR CAN SUBJECT HIMSELF
AND OTHERS TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WEAR PROPER ATTIRE
Safety glasses are recommended and must be worn if any roof cutting or scraping is being done in the vicinity. Safety glasses
and or face shield are also necessary when working with hot stuff.
Wear properly fitting clothes. Tight clothing can restrict movement and slow down reaction time in a dangerous situation.
Loose fitting clothing can be dangerous and cause serious injury if it gets caught in moving mechanical parts. Wear a long-
sleeved shirt, buttoned at the cuffs, safety shoes, and pants without cuffs, and knit wrist type gloves.
A hard hat must be worn by operator when working on a job site.
ROOF PREPARATION
INSPECT ROOF DECK
Before allowing equipment and personnel access to roof, make certain roof is strong enough to support the weight. Check
load limits of deck with owner, builder or architect. Clear the work area of all potentially dangerous obstacles that could
cause personal injury to the operator or others. Keep unauthorized people away from construction area. Check to see that all
roof openings are guarded to protect against falls.
WARNING LINE SYSTEM
When operating parallel to roof edge warning line system must be at least six feet from edge. When operating perpendicular
to edge warning line must be ten feet from roof edge.
