L&I is pleased to present Roofing Safety, the first of a series of safety videos for those in the residential construction industry. The video is intended to promote safe construction practices to help prevent injuries among roofers. To view the entire list of available videos, visit the online videos main page.

After viewing the video, the viewer will have an understanding of some of the safety and health regulations that apply to residential construction and specifically as they pertain to roofing safety. The viewer will be given examples of acceptable and effective safe roofing methods and equipment, and know where to locate further assistance.

Roofing Safety was  was developed by L&I safety professionals in partnership with the Residential Construction Subcommitee of the Construction Advisory Committee to WISHA.

To view the video over the Internet, you will first need a copy of RealPlayer.*   Once you have this loaded, you may want to read some tips on how best to view these videos on your computer.  Finally, you can click on the appropriate link below to view the video.  Hint - once the video is open in RealPlayer, RIGHT-click on your mouse & select "Zoom" and then "Full Screen".  The first time you do this, your screen will be optimized and then the video will fill your entire screen.

• If you have a 28.8k modem, click here.
• If you have a 56k modem, click here
• If you have a network (i.e. DSL/Cable Modem), or T1 or faster connection, click here.

La versión en Español (La Seguridad en el Techado): 

• 28.8 modem
• 56k modem
• Network, T1

VHS format copies of Roofing Safety are available from the L&I Video Library by calling 1-800-574-9881 (or 902-5444 in Olympia/Thurston County area).

Comments about this presentation? We'd like to hear from you. Please email your thoughts to Paul Marsh, WISHA Webmaster, at mapb235@lni.wa.gov

Questions about roofing safety?  Please send an email to Dan McMurdie in our Policy Technical Services group, or ask for a construction safety specialist at an L&I office near you.

If you need this information in an alternative format, please email the webmaster or contact your local L&I office.

Roofing Safety Resources

Safety Standards for Construction Work

L&I Construction Compliance page

* Either the free version of RealPlayer or the version available for puchase will work. If you are having technical difficulties installing RealPlayer or viewing the video, please check the RealPlayer support site first to ensure that your player is configured properly for your personal computer. If you are still having difficulties, contact us - we may be able to offer some general suggestions.