Metal Roofing

Version: 1.0

Updated: 1 December 2024

Document Summary

This Safe Work Procedure outlines the safety measures for metal roofing work, including handling roof sheets, cutting, and installing them. A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is required to assess and control risks. Workers must use appropriate fall protection systems, wear non-slip, flexible footwear, and use cut-resistant gloves. For lifting and slinging over 1 tonne, licensed personnel are required. Access to work areas must be safe, and precautions should be taken to prevent falling objects or tools.

Roof sheets should be lifted in calm weather, kept bundled until positioned, and handled by sufficient personnel to avoid strain. Cutting should occur on the ground with power tools equipped with proper guards and tested for safety. Ridge capping and barge caps require safe access, sufficient personnel, and the use of exclusion zones to prevent entry into areas with falling risks. Adherence to these procedures ensures safety and compliance during metal roofing projects.

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