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Roof Carpentry (Rafters and Trusses) Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This roof carpentry (rafters and trusses) safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps roofers, carpenters, site supervisors and other construction operatives confirm that all critical safety steps are in place before, during and after installing roof rafters and trusses.

It covers planning and documentation, competence, site conditions, manual handling of trusses, power‑tool safety, temporary bracing, fall protection and emergency arrangements. The checklist aligns with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and HSE guidance on roof work (HSG33).

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑start checks – verify risk assessments, competence and site conditions before work begins.
  • In‑process monitoring – ensure tools, bracing and fall‑arrest systems remain safe while work is underway.
  • Completion sign‑off – confirm the roof area is made safe, cleared and handed over.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be addressed immediately to prevent accidents or injuries.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to suit your project, download as a PDF and share with your team.

This checklist can be printed for on‑site completion or filled digitally during daily briefings, ensuring a consistent safety standard throughout the roof carpentry operation.

Compliant with: Work at Height Regulations 2005; Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

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Checks covered in this Roof Carpentry – Rafters and Trusses checklist

This Roof Carpentry – Rafters and Trusses safety checklist template covers 35 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a risk assessment for roof carpentry work been completed and communicated to all operatives?
2Is the work covered by a valid CDM 2015 construction phase plan?
3Are all operatives trained and competent in roof carpentry, including truss installation?
4Have operatives received a toolbox briefing on the specific hazards of working at height and manual handling of trusses?
5Is a competent person designated to supervise the roof work?
6Are operatives medically fit for work at height and not under the influence of substances?
7Is the weather suitable, with no high winds, rain or ice, for safe roof work?
8Is the roof surface clean, dry and free of debris before work starts?
9Are access points such as scaffolds, ladders or walkways secure and stable?
10Is the lighting adequate for the work area?
11Are trusses inspected for damage before lifting?
12Are appropriate lifting aids used for moving trusses?
13Is the load capacity of lifting equipment confirmed for the truss weight?
14Are the load ratings of temporary bracing verified and not exceeded?
15Are manual handling techniques employed to minimise lifting strain?
16Are all power tools inspected, serviced and in good condition before use?
17Is personal protective equipment for power tools, such as hearing and eye protection, available and worn?
18Is temporary bracing installed correctly to support rafters during installation?
19Are bracing components such as ties and props checked for integrity?
20Are truss connections (metal plates, bolts) checked for correct tightening before load is applied?
21Are fall arrest systems inspected and attached correctly before use?
22Are operatives wearing appropriate fall protection PPE, including harnesses and lanyards?
23Are safety helmets, gloves, safety footwear and high‑visibility clothing worn?
24Is eye protection worn when using power tools or cutting?
25Is edge protection such as guardrails or toe boards installed around roof edges?
26Is a safety net or fall‑arrest net installed where required?
27Are exclusion zones and barriers in place to keep unauthorised persons away from the work area?
28Are warning signs and hazard notices displayed?
29Is a rescue plan for a fall from height in place and communicated to the team?
30Are first‑aid kits and trained first‑aiders readily available on site?
31Is a clear means of egress, such as ladders or stairs, unobstructed?
32Has temporary bracing been removed and the roof structure inspected after work?
33Are all tools and equipment cleared from the roof area?
34Is the site left tidy with debris removed?
35Is a handover sign‑off completed for the roof carpentry works?

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