How To Use A Roof Harness

Don t work more than 4 ft.

How to use a roof harness.

This is a complex system high line rope operation that we set up for a large 2 story tile roof. Throw rope with at. To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder. 1 pull the entire throwing line over the roof until the rope is reached.

Unroll the throwing line and toss the throwing bag over the sloping roof. Tie rope to a structural part of house or a tree. Inspect the harness and lanyard for loose stitching and worn webbing. Inspect the roofing harness for any damage put on the harness and adjust the shoulder straps make sure the d ring is upper middle part of the shoulder adjust the leg straps adjust the chest straps final adjustment for a fit snug but still allow for a full range of movement.

Make sure the d ring is in the middle of your back directly between your shoulder blades. Attach the remaining end of the throwing line to the rope. Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across. Discussing roof safety and fall protection.

Never reuse a harness or lanyard that has been. Locate the roof anchor directly above where you ll be working on the roof. With a hammer nail a row of roof brackets about 3 feet apart and 16 inches up. Fall arrest and f.

Anything can happen and the littlest mistake can send you falling off the roof. When dealing with roof safety always wear a roof safety harness. How to put on a fall arrest harness slip the harness over your shoulders like a vest. Here are a few of the key points.

Pull each leg strap up and fasten the buckles together. Step 1 nailing on the roof brackets. So by following these few easy steps you can properly use a roof safety harness. Then go to the other side of the building.