Run Roofing Daily Safety Inspection — Free

Pre-Work Site Conditions

Work area free of uncontrolled slip, trip, and fall hazards critical (required)

Check for loose debris, open penetrations, unsecured cords/hoses, and other walking-surface hazards in the active work area.

Yes No N/A

Roof edges, skylights, and openings protected critical (required)

Verify guardrails, covers, warning lines, or other approved protection is in place where required for edges, skylights, and roof openings.

Yes No N/A

Housekeeping is adequate for current roof work

Materials, scrap, fasteners, and packaging are controlled so they do not create a walking or falling-object hazard.

Yes No N/A

Access route to roof is clear and controlled

Verify the path from ground level to the roof access point is unobstructed and not exposed to unauthorized entry.

Yes No N/A

Fall Protection

Fall protection system in use for exposed workers critical (required)

Verify each exposed worker is protected by guardrail, safety net, personal fall arrest system, or another approved method appropriate to the task.

Yes No N/A

Anchorage points are approved and positioned correctly critical (required)

Check that anchorages are suitable for the intended load and installed/used per manufacturer and site fall protection plan requirements.

Yes No N/A

PFAS components are free of visible damage critical (required)

Inspect harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, connectors, and SRLs for cuts, fraying, deformation, corrosion, or other visible defects.

Yes No N/A

Rescue plan is available and understood by crew critical (required)

Confirm a site-specific rescue plan exists for a suspended or fallen worker and the crew knows the immediate response steps.

Yes No N/A

Warning lines, controlled access zones, or other perimeter controls are intact

Where used, verify perimeter controls are continuous, properly placed, and not bypassed by workers or materials.

Yes No N/A

Ladders and Roof Access

Ladder extends at least 3 feet above landing or has equivalent handhold critical (required)

Verify safe transition at the top of the ladder and secure access/egress at the roof edge or landing.

Yes No N/A

Ladder is secured, stable, and free of visible defects critical (required)

Check rails, rungs, feet, and tie-off/anti-slip condition. Ladder must not shift, wobble, or show damage.

Yes No N/A

Three-point contact maintained during access/egress

Confirm workers are using the ladder safely and not carrying loads that prevent safe climbing.

Yes No N/A

Roof access opening protected when not in use critical (required)

Verify hatch, door, or access opening is controlled so workers do not fall through or enter unsafely.

Yes No N/A

Hot Work and Fire Prevention

Hot work permit is issued when required critical (required)

Confirm permit, authorization, and scope are in place before hot work begins.

Yes No N/A

Fire extinguisher is present, accessible, and appropriate for hot work critical (required)

Verify extinguisher is within immediate reach of the hot work area, unobstructed, and serviceable.

Yes No N/A

Combustible materials are protected or removed from hot work area critical (required)

Check for tarps, insulation, adhesives, solvents, packaging, and other combustibles within the hazard zone.

Yes No N/A

Fire watch assigned when required

Confirm a trained fire watch is assigned and remains in place for the required duration after hot work.

Yes No N/A

Weather and Environmental Conditions

Wind speed and weather conditions are acceptable for roof work critical (required)

Record current conditions and verify work is not proceeding in unsafe wind, rain, lightning, ice, or other hazardous weather.

Roof surface is dry or otherwise safe for footing critical (required)

Confirm the walking/working surface does not present an unsafe slip hazard from moisture, frost, ice, or debris.

Yes No N/A

Lightning or severe weather stop-work criteria reviewed

Verify the crew knows when work must stop and where to shelter if severe weather develops.

Yes No N/A

Material Staging and Housekeeping

Materials staged away from roof edges and openings critical (required)

Confirm bundles, tools, and supplies are positioned to prevent falling objects and do not encroach on edge protection.

Yes No N/A

Roof load is within safe limits for staged materials critical (required)

Verify material quantity and placement do not exceed structural or manufacturer limits for the roof area in use.

Yes No N/A

Materials are secured against sliding or wind displacement

Check that loose materials, membrane rolls, insulation, and tools are restrained or stored to prevent movement.

Yes No N/A

Inspection Sign-Off

Deficiencies documented and assigned for correction

Record all non-conformances, immediate controls, and responsible person for follow-up.

Inspector signature critical (required)

Signature of the competent person or designated inspector completing the daily roofing safety walk.

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Run: Roofing Daily Safety Inspection

Pre-Work Site Conditions

Fall Protection

Ladders and Roof Access

Hot Work and Fire Prevention

Weather and Environmental Conditions

Material Staging and Housekeeping

Inspection Sign-Off

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