{"id":83,"date":"2016-02-25T17:34:31","date_gmt":"2016-02-25T17:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rislateroofing.com\/blog\/?p=83"},"modified":"2016-02-25T17:39:21","modified_gmt":"2016-02-25T17:39:21","slug":"essential-roofing-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rislateroofing.com\/blog\/essential-roofing-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Roofing Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

The safest way to work on a roof is by hiring a roofing contractor<\/a>. They have years and years of experience and can get the job done efficiently, quickly and properly. If you want get work done on your roof done by yourself, it’s crucial that you are as safe as possible. Be sure to read some of our safety tips because taking the needed safety steps can only help you stay secure and under control.<\/p>\n

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  1. Don’t work on a roof all by yourself. In the case that something bad happens, it’s imperative that someone else is there to help.<\/li>\n
  2. Avoid working in any really rainy or windy weather. It’s dangerous enough working on a roof on a blue sunny sky day. Wet leaves and moisture will make it very difficult to navigate around and could cause you to slip.<\/li>\n
  3. When using ladder and making your way onto to the roof, be sure that the ladder is solid, secure and level to the ground.<\/li>\n
  4. Don’t get distracted. Pay attention to the roof and keep surrounding distractions to a minimum. You can do this by telling the people around you that the work is very important and you want to be as safe as possible.<\/li>\n
  5. When getting onto the roof it’s important that you are equipped correctly. Wear\u00a0sturdy shoes that have good traction; this will prevent you from slipping. Also, use a hardhat and safety glasses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you are uncomfortable with the height or your roof and you know your limits, don’t try to be hero. Know your physical limitations and reach out to a professional.<\/p>\n

    The Rhode Island Slate Roofing contractors have been providing there range of roofing services throughout the state of Rhode Island & Massachusetts for many years. For further questions, please feel free to reach out. We can be contacted over the phone at\u00a0401-225-2003<\/a>\u00a0or through our online contact form.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The safest way to work on a roof is by hiring a roofing contractor. They have years and years of experience and can get the job done efficiently, quickly and properly. If you want get work done on your roof done by yourself, it’s crucial that you are as safe as possible. Be sure to … Continue reading Essential Roofing Safety Tips<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-83","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t