Using Rope On Roof

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.

Using rope on roof.

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. Tie rope to a structural part of house or a tree. This video was uploaded from an android phone. Next pull the long end of the strap under the crossbar on the.

All the workers must be trained and taught how to use the roofing safety gear and how to protect themselves from hazards. It s best to use a thinner piece of rope and go through an open door and then shut the doors on top of it. 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.

When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope. Extend the top of the ladder at least 3 ft. 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.

Good luck america 21 569 views. Users would have to set the length of their connection by adjusting the rope grab which is attached to the back of their harness. Using rappelling knots for safety line during roof work using prusuit knot duration. The second option is the side racks.

Throw rope with at. Here are a few pointers to make it easier and safer. Above the roof edge so you ll have something to hang on to as you step onto. If possible avoid carrying anything up the ladder.

Use a helper and a bucket tied to a rope to hoist up tools and. To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder.