Roofing is a job that almost everyone needs, but few understand the dangerous stigma that surrounds roofing. It’s bad enough that a fall could be fatal, but roofers face a whole host of other on-the-job hazards as well. From burns to volatile tars and chemicals, electrocution from contact with exposed power lines, and injuries from other roofing debris are just a few of the risks roofers face each day.
You’re Always at Risk to Fall
No matter the weather conditions, being on a roof is extremely dangerous. You stand a chance of falling off of the roof and sustaining serious injuries. Even expert roofers have had near-death experiences with falling before. You’re also dealing with tons of equipment on the roof you can trip on when you’re roofing as well. This is one of the main reasons roofing is so dangerous.
The Roofs are Unsafe, to Begin With
Nobody gets work done on their roof unless there’s a problem. Due to this, when roofers get on the roof there’s likely a wide range of missing shingles, curved shingles, and more. If they step in the wrong place they could fall and severely injure themselves. They can even fall through homes if enough damage has been done in one particular area.
Due to all of these factors, roofing has become one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Nobody would think that the job is so difficult just by looking at a few men on top of a roof, but after looking at the numbers, and the facts, it’s hard to walk away thinking roofing isn’t a dangerous profession.
