Roofing — Steep-Slope Roofs
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Talking points
- A steep-slope roof is any roof with a pitch greater than 4 inches of rise per 12 inches of run. Fall protection is required at 6 feet.
- On steep-slope roofs, a safety monitor system alone is NOT permitted — you must use guardrails, safety nets, or PFAS.
- Roof brackets (also called roof jacks) provide a temporary work platform and can serve as an anchor point when properly installed.
- Footwear matters — wear boots with slip-resistant soles designed for roof work. Smooth-soled shoes are a leading contributor to roof falls.
- Never walk on a steep roof without your fall protection attached. Even experienced roofers can lose footing — gravity does not care about your skill level.
Ask the crew
What's the steepest roof you've worked on, and what fall protection was used?
Standards this talk is built on
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