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Roofing JSAJob Safety Analysis template

Tear-off, underlayment and shingle or panel install on residential or commercial roofs. Use it as-is or change it to fit your job, then walk the site and add what's different today.

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Date

Location

Person in charge

Company

Nearest ER / address

Muster point · Emergency: 911

Job steps, hazards & controls

#	Job step	Hazards	Controls
01	Set up access and fall protection	Falls from the ladder or roof edge Weak or missing anchors	Ladder tied off and extended 3 ft above the eave Install roof anchors before anyone works near an edge Harness and lanyard / rope grab on everyone on the roof (or guardrails / warning lines on low slope)
02	Tear off old roofing	Slipping on loose debris and granules Falling debris hitting people below Cuts from nails and flashing	Sweep as you go; work from the top down Debris chute or dumpster under the work; mark a drop zone and keep people out Gloves; pull or bend exposed nails
03	Inspect and repair the deck	Stepping through rotted decking or skylights Openings	Walk the deck and mark soft spots Cover and secure openings and skylights; label them Replace bad decking before loading material on it
04	Load material onto the roof	Back strain from carrying bundles Overloading one spot Contact with power lines by conveyors or boom	Use a hoist, conveyor or boom delivery Spread bundles across the roof, not at the edge Spotter for any equipment near overhead lines
05	Install underlayment and roofing	Slips on underlayment, frost or dew Nail gun injuries Heat and sun	Roof jacks and toe boards on steep slopes Sequential-trip nailers; never carry with a finger on the trigger Water, shade breaks and an early start in hot weather
06	Clean up	Nails left in the yard and driveway Material blowing off	Run a magnet sweep around the house Secure or remove loose material before leaving

Don’t forget to check

Fall ExposureLaddersHeat StressOverhead Power LinesTraffic & the Public

Today’s site-specific hazards

Hazard	Control

Crew sign-in: I reviewed this JSA and I can stop work

Name	Company / role	Signature	Time

How it works on your phone

1 · Pick itTap the button above. This JSA loads with the checks crews most often forget already suggested.

2 · Walk the siteAdd where you are, who's in charge and the nearest ER. The first person on site adds today's hazards.

3 · Crew signsPass the phone. Each person reads every step and signs. Print or save the PDF.

This JSA is a starting point built from common field practice. Your job, your site and your company's procedures come first: change anything that doesn't fit, and follow your permits and regulations.