Using Rope On Roof

Here are a few pointers to make it easier and safer.

Using rope on roof.

Connectors lanyard roofing ropes buckles rope grabs hooks etc workers must be provided with roof safety equipment and gear in order to do their job in a safe manner. First loop the strap under the roof rack s crossbar and drape the loose ends over your oblong load i e. If you are using the roof as an excuse to buy climbing gear i come up with any excuse i can then what you want to do is get a good single rope that s 10mm of whatever length you want a chest harness a personal anchor lanyard sling and a mechanical ascender. When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope.

Above the roof edge so you ll have something to hang on to as you step onto. Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails. The second option is the side racks. Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across.

Extend the top of the ladder at least 3 ft. Using rappelling knots for safety line during roof work using prusuit knot duration. Next pull the long end of the strap under the crossbar on the. On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle.

If possible avoid carrying anything up the ladder. This video was uploaded from an android phone. Anchor one end of the rope to the ground on the opposite side of the house you re working on either to a tree or your truck or something that s a lot heavier than you then simply throw the rope all the way over the top of the house. To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder.

Tie rope to a structural part of house or a tree. Throw rope with at. All the workers must be trained and taught how to use the roofing safety gear and how to protect themselves from hazards. Use a helper and a bucket tied to a rope to hoist up tools and.

Although both solutions offer an equal level of safety on non fragile roof surfaces one could argue that a retractable fall arrester is a more convenient solution. Users also have to deal with the excess rope.