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➢The supports under the ladder must all fully rest on the roof surface

➢The ladder must be long enough for the roof on which it is being

used

➢The ladder used to gain access from the ground to the roof must be

Roof ladders securely fastened at the top and must be next to the roof ladder

The key safety ➢Gaining access to a roof and completing the work using a roof

ladder usually requires two people: one to access the roof, the

points are: other to assist with providing equipment.

➢Safety checklist for the roof ladder:

➢Stiles must be straight and in sound condition

➢Rungs must be sound

➢The ridge hook must be firmly fixed