People laugh till they fall off a ladder then realize their quality of life is basically that of an 80 year old. Too many young men think it can't happen to them till it does. Keep safe everyone.
I'm a general contractor who is very familiar with OSHA rules and regulations. While I think your video is certainly better than nothing, I believe that this video must be intended for homeowners because this method is not compliant with OSHA regulations for construction workers. The ladder must extend three feet beyond the landing surface (roof edge), the attachment point for the harness has to be centered in the back between the shoulders, and you have to have an arresting strap on the harness. For your reference see 1926.502 and 1926.1053.
@@RooftopSafetyUSA I think you’re referring to a positioning device. (See 1926.502(e)(1)). The problem is that a positioning device as per definition is only designed for vertical surfaces, not horizontal or sloped surfaces. (See 1926.500(b)). I commend your intentions though, but I don’t believe it complies with standards for employers. I teach this stuff to contractors.
The 1910 standard only applies to general industry. It does not apply to anything in construction. The construction standard is 1926. So if you were to use this system to repair a rooftop AC system then maybe you can get away with it. Also, you’re not limited to 2 feet if you a walked off the right edge of the roof.
A shock absorber is never a bad idea but if you minimize slack as we practice & teach then you aren't likely to generate enough force to deploy the shock absorber. Slack in a lifeline is never your friend.
Wish big and small companies is az did this. I just had to climb a 40 footer today. Not tired off no harness for me. Fing ridiculous. To cheap to be safe I guess
No one. We shoot a small line over the roof with a large slingshot, then use the small line to pull the lifeline over the roof. Then attach lifeline to a substantial object like a tree or vehicle.
Reminder OSHA requires ladder to reach 36 inches above landing. Question asked what is descender. He is using a Petzl ID (Industrial descender) to come down. Question asked about how he got rope up see his previous video on using slin shot to get a line over the roof.
Please ignore all of the comments from the shady tree morons who love making themselves in to statistics. Real professionals are more concerned with their safety and making it home.
Nice video but what about when the job is done? You just have to take that chance of falling every time? I mean you can’t leave the anchor up there, you can’t always be tied up
So we don't have an anchor on the roof. We shoot the a tagline (small line) over the roof and use that to pull the lifeline over. Secure the lifeline to a substantial object on the ground. (like a tree) That way our fall protection is in place before we go up and stays in place until we are finished and back on the ground. 100% fall protection from start to finish. So yes you can always be tied up!
@@fuhleep7558 let me know if I can help. Take a look at this complete kit for roof access rooftopsafetyusa.com/products/rope-access-complete-kit and this video ruclips.net/video/WRigEjwuYZg/видео.html
@@fuhleep7558 each person should have their own lifeline and usually their own anchor. The only exception would be with an unquestionably strong anchor like structural steel in a building or a huge tree.
@geoffl no we shot a tag line (small slick string) over the roof, then use that to pull the lifeline over the roof. Then secure lifeline to a substantial object like a tree. Complete fall protection setup before leaving the ground. Watch "15 Minute Fall Protection" on this channel.
There are roofs in America that are too steep for human beings to safely climb and work on. The people that own them hire real roofers, not shady tree roofers that just show up with a ladder and a bucket.
You do a fine job sir, ignore the naysayers, they will weed them selves out naturally Darwin style. I took a rope and harness roof recently and your various videos supplemented this well. Thanks
We shot a small line over the roof with a slingshot and then pull a lifeline over the roof with the small line. See "Tagline & Lifeline Setup" ruclips.net/video/EIIZKuhOJ7c/видео.html and "Big Shot Launcher" ruclips.net/video/AM-Gs5fbi5A/видео.html Let me know if you have other questions.
I'm not sure what you are asking. I suppose you could set up the lifeline over the roof and use it as a handhold. That wouldn't be as effective as connecting it to your harness but would be a whole lot better than nothing.
A how to on getting a geriatric old geezer up the ladder and roof of a 9/12 pitch.😁 Back in the day, when I was 18 yrs old all we used was a piece romex to tie in the ladder to a gutter spike, a pair of soft rubber work boots and a 5 gallon bucket to carry tools or clean gutters. in 12 years I only did one peter pan off the edge of a 1 story cape and right through the customers best shrub as he later complained about to me.🙄
Well I did plenty of crazy (and dangerous) stuff when I was 18 as well. Lots of years in this business have taught me the value of slowing down and working safely. I'm trying to spread that message to the young guys now.
@@RooftopSafetyUSA It's awesome that you are passing your experience down to the younger generations, and many are listening. This type of safety equipment simply did not exist in our day, and if it did I would have used it on some of the more high risk jobs that I dreaded having to climb. I'am sure that we both have stories of freak and totally preventable accidents resulting in serious injury and death over the years.
Gutter damage, there are spanner arms made for ladders that rest on the shingles , ladder not high enough, a cardio doctor can help with that heavy breathing.
You call it a chest ascender and a descender wich one is it? I have watched all your vids and still don't know how to use the whole set or or what to buy or fuck all
This video will give you an overview of the recommended gear ruclips.net/video/WRigEjwuYZg/видео.html. You can also see it here: rooftopsafetyusa.com/products/rope-access-complete-kit
My roof is 60 degrees and is steel. You literally can’t walk on it and a ladder wants to kick out. I do exactly this when I have to check the screws on my roof which is every single summer. It’s the standard in Europe and in window washing.
@poppypottschannel Are you actually asking people to kill themselves falling off your roof just to save a few dollars??? Just go up there yourself and do the world a favor.
There's a rope launcher (or you just throw it over). As for the rest of your comment, this equipment is necessary for roofs that are set at a steep angle that a human being can't walk on, not the suburban ranch houses you're used to.
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Pretty sure if I bring this gear on my first day of HVAC I'll become a meme of the company.
Thanks for this video. You make it look so easy. Palms sweaty just watching from my pc.
People laugh till they fall off a ladder then realize their quality of life is basically that of an 80 year old. Too many young men think it can't happen to them till it does. Keep safe everyone.
I'm a general contractor who is very familiar with OSHA rules and regulations. While I think your video is certainly better than nothing, I believe that this video must be intended for homeowners because this method is not compliant with OSHA regulations for construction workers. The ladder must extend three feet beyond the landing surface (roof edge), the attachment point for the harness has to be centered in the back between the shoulders, and you have to have an arresting strap on the harness. For your reference see 1926.502 and 1926.1053.
Front attachment is permitted when you limit lifeline slack to 2' or less.
@@RooftopSafetyUSA I think you’re referring to a positioning device. (See 1926.502(e)(1)). The problem is that a positioning device as per definition is only designed for vertical surfaces, not horizontal or sloped surfaces. (See 1926.500(b)). I commend your intentions though, but I don’t believe it complies with standards for employers. I teach this stuff to contractors.
@@BearContractingandConstruction see 1910.140(c)(22)
The 1910 standard only applies to general industry. It does not apply to anything in construction. The construction standard is 1926. So if you were to use this system to repair a rooftop AC system then maybe you can get away with it. Also, you’re not limited to 2 feet if you a walked off the right edge of the roof.
@@BearContractingandConstruction
IRATA and Petzl would disagree with you. I’ll trust their lawyers.
Title of the video should be "Training for Mt. Everest ascent." I only have a freakin' ladder!!
Most falls are from 8 feet or less, pay attention to the old man in a young man's game
@@americanpatriot6938 Great point. Let me strap all this gear on to put the star on top of the Christmas tree next year 👍🏽
I assume you've never lost anyone to a ladder fall but your pride won't impress your family when find you bled out in the driveway
Soo true! LoL
😂😂😂
fuck a bunch of that, i still ain't going up there, lol
Batman and Robin did this and always met celebrities at their windows.
If you lose your footing and slip off the ladder/roof near or at the top, would you want a shock absorber of sorts in play?
A shock absorber is never a bad idea but if you minimize slack as we practice & teach then you aren't likely to generate enough force to deploy the shock absorber. Slack in a lifeline is never your friend.
@@RooftopSafetyUSA Makes sense! Thanks for the insight 🙏.
Wish big and small companies is az did this. I just had to climb a 40 footer today. Not tired off no harness for me. Fing ridiculous. To cheap to be safe I guess
If you are concerned about the safety of your workplace you should discuss that with your boss. Everyone has a right to a safe workplace.
question is who went up and mounted the rope at the top??
No one. We shoot a small line over the roof with a large slingshot, then use the small line to pull the lifeline over the roof. Then attach lifeline to a substantial object like a tree or vehicle.
Reminder OSHA requires ladder to reach 36 inches above landing. Question asked what is descender. He is using a Petzl ID (Industrial descender) to come down. Question asked about how he got rope up see his previous video on using slin shot to get a line over the roof.
Please ignore all of the comments from the shady tree morons who love making themselves in to statistics. Real professionals are more concerned with their safety and making it home.
Excellent video. It's very strange that there's so many negative comments about a simple safety video.
Too many people think safety is for wimps, or safety isn't cool. My goal is to make safety the cool new way to work. No job is worth dying for.
Who anchored it though? The guy with no anchor?
The lifeline was anchored to a tree in the backyard.
rekt lol
Nice video but what about when the job is done? You just have to take that chance of falling every time? I mean you can’t leave the anchor up there, you can’t always be tied up
So we don't have an anchor on the roof. We shoot the a tagline (small line) over the roof and use that to pull the lifeline over. Secure the lifeline to a substantial object on the ground. (like a tree) That way our fall protection is in place before we go up and stays in place until we are finished and back on the ground. 100% fall protection from start to finish. So yes you can always be tied up!
@@RooftopSafetyUSA thanks dude I work for a solar company and the way these dudes work is sketchy, I’m thinking of buying my own fall pro
@@fuhleep7558 let me know if I can help. Take a look at this complete kit for roof access rooftopsafetyusa.com/products/rope-access-complete-kit and this video ruclips.net/video/WRigEjwuYZg/видео.html
@@RooftopSafetyUSA can two people be hooked to the same roof anchor?
@@fuhleep7558 each person should have their own lifeline and usually their own anchor. The only exception would be with an unquestionably strong anchor like structural steel in a building or a huge tree.
I assume you had to attach the rope the first time you went up. This is your second trip up.
@geoffl no we shot a tag line (small slick string) over the roof, then use that to pull the lifeline over the roof. Then secure lifeline to a substantial object like a tree. Complete fall protection setup before leaving the ground. Watch "15 Minute Fall Protection" on this channel.
@@RooftopSafetyUSA awesome! Could you make a video showing how you do it?
@@geoffl here's the link: ruclips.net/video/VONyEwrAGag/видео.htmlsi=r4zkv3aGSF1VuJPC
@@RooftopSafetyUSA thank you!
Nobody using an extension ladder for work is wearing a helmet and a guide harness…
Not going anywhere? Go somewhere... ; Oh, who placed the rope onto the roof?
@izsakitt3711 the rope was pulled over the roof with a tagine (1/8th inch string) which we shot over the roof with a giant slingshot
Man you setup like you about to climb Mt. Everett
There are roofs in America that are too steep for human beings to safely climb and work on. The people that own them hire real roofers, not shady tree roofers that just show up with a ladder and a bucket.
You do a fine job sir, ignore the naysayers, they will weed them selves out naturally Darwin style. I took a rope and harness roof recently and your various videos supplemented this well. Thanks
Thank you. Stay safe out there!
Another great video- We are reburied to tie the ladder to gutter and put the ladder on dirt for better traction .
Both of those are good ideas, I much prefer to place a ladder in grass than hard surface
How do you get the pro off the roof ? Lol
how did you hook to the roof
We shot a small line over the roof with a slingshot and then pull a lifeline over the roof with the small line. See "Tagline & Lifeline Setup" ruclips.net/video/EIIZKuhOJ7c/видео.html and "Big Shot Launcher" ruclips.net/video/AM-Gs5fbi5A/видео.html Let me know if you have other questions.
@@RooftopSafetyUSA where did you anchor your line ?
@@sylc6688 line was anchored to a tree
How about without the safety harness?
I'm not sure what you are asking. I suppose you could set up the lifeline over the roof and use it as a handhold. That wouldn't be as effective as connecting it to your harness but would be a whole lot better than nothing.
Didn't show how rope was first attached....not great.
We shot a tagline over the roof with a slingshot and then pull the lifeline over with the tagline. I've shown that process in other videos.
A how to on getting a geriatric old geezer up the ladder and roof of a 9/12 pitch.😁 Back in the day, when I was 18 yrs old all we used was a piece romex to tie in the ladder to a gutter spike, a pair of soft rubber work boots and a 5 gallon bucket to carry tools or clean gutters. in 12 years I only did one peter pan off the edge of a 1 story cape and right through the customers best shrub as he later complained about to me.🙄
Well I did plenty of crazy (and dangerous) stuff when I was 18 as well. Lots of years in this business have taught me the value of slowing down and working safely. I'm trying to spread that message to the young guys now.
@@RooftopSafetyUSA It's awesome that you are passing your experience down to the younger generations, and many are listening. This type of safety equipment simply did not exist in our day, and if it did I would have used it on some of the more high risk jobs that I dreaded having to climb. I'am sure that we both have stories of freak and totally preventable accidents resulting in serious injury and death over the years.
Man’s needs all that to climb on a little resi house lol
Haha yeah what an idiot wanting to be safe and not get hurt. Lmao!
If you need that to get on the roof, you should have someone else go on the roof.
Just trying to show a way to access a steep roof safely.
Imagine not knowing there are roofs too steep to walk where you need this equipment, and making yourself look ignorant with this comment.
Gutter damage, there are spanner arms made for ladders that rest on the shingles , ladder not high enough, a cardio doctor can help with that heavy breathing.
Yes I agree ladder stabilizers are a good thing.
You call it a chest ascender and a descender wich one is it? I have watched all your vids and still don't know how to use the whole set or or what to buy or fuck all
This video will give you an overview of the recommended gear ruclips.net/video/WRigEjwuYZg/видео.html. You can also see it here: rooftopsafetyusa.com/products/rope-access-complete-kit
@@RooftopSafetyUSA thanks ill check it out
literally worth nothing to the average person. nobody is doing that
Well maybe it isn't for everyone but some people like to be safe. Too many people are falling and getting hurt.
My roof is 60 degrees and is steel. You literally can’t walk on it and a ladder wants to kick out. I do exactly this when I have to check the screws on my roof which is every single summer. It’s the standard in Europe and in window washing.
that rope doesn’t look like it would be intact if your falling body weight tested it
That is lifeline rated rope with a 6800 pound MBS. It will absolutely hold in a fall.
@poppypottschannel Bro what are you talking about lol. Did this guy work on your house, or do you just have a stick jammed up your rectal cavity?
@poppypottschannel Are you actually asking people to kill themselves falling off your roof just to save a few dollars??? Just go up there yourself and do the world a favor.
Baaahahaha... who set the safty road and are you climbing a ladder other side of a mountain lol
There's a rope launcher (or you just throw it over). As for the rest of your comment, this equipment is necessary for roofs that are set at a steep angle that a human being can't walk on, not the suburban ranch houses you're used to.