What do roofers wear?

As a roofer, you wear clothing specific to your work environment. It should protect you from environmental conditions, worksite accidents, and dangerous materials. You wear a hard hat and eye protection when working with materials and mechanical equipment. Long sleeve shirts and thick pants protect your skin from cuts, scrapes, and sunburn. Thick-soled shoes, such as work boots, help you grip the roof surface and provide a layer of protection between your feet and the potentially scorching surface of a roof. Wearing gloves helps avoid burns to your hands and keeps you from losing your grip.