The Roofing Trade, Tools and Safety

What roofers do, the tools they use and how they stay safe on roofs.

ROOF-110 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Roofing

Course content

  1. 1The roofing tradeComing
  2. 2Types of roofs and roof workComing
  3. 3Hand tools and power toolsComing
  4. 4Kettles, torches and hot workComing
  5. 5Personal protective equipmentComing
  6. 6Fall protection on low-slope roofsComing
  7. 7Fall protection on steep-slope roofsComing
  8. 8Ladders, hoists and material handlingComing
  9. 9Weather, heat and cold stressComing
  10. 10Fire safety on roofing jobsComing
  11. 11Protecting the public and the buildingComing
  12. 12Case study: setting up a safe roofing jobComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

What roofers do, the tools they use and how they stay safe on roofs.