The older roofer and heat.

Yeah most of you guys…. that read these blog posts are really not the audience I am trying to reach. I prefer to write for  the guys I usually share shade with behind a wall or a compressor up on job during lunch.  I would like to talk about some safety issues for older roofers and all in general.

old roofers are not a liability if precautions are taken

We are in high heat weather and high humidity weather now. So just like you take care of your dogs  at home you need to pay attention to the older roofers still banging away. I am going to give you a few tips on what you can do to make these guys more comfortable on the job. You want to get some productivity out of them , and basically save your insurance company a shitload of compensation payments to prevent a heart attack or death.  Hey these guys are up on the roof because they have to be so have some f…ing respect. Here is my list of suggestions for you

Mark’s top suggestions for saving your men and your ass from the heat.

1. Buy the ice Mr Big Shot
2. Keep a clean cooler on the job and yes buy the water bottles to fill that chest.
3. Oranges , provide them and keep them cold.
4. Towels, Keeping your guys comfy will get more work done.
5. Aspirin , it would not hurt if you had it ready . Could save a life.
6. Shade make sure there is some.
7. Early hours
8. A hose to cool finished parts of the roof.
9. The boss shows ups an says thanks for working.
10. Training to recognize heat exhaustion and heart attack.

That’s all for today. Please add some things and I will add them to the list.

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