How To Tie Off On Roof

When it comes to roofs even the best safety equipment is no substitute for common sense and good judgment.

How to tie off on roof.

Now the rope runs over the sloping roof. Don t pull yourself up by rope it is just there to save you if you slip. Keep two hands on the top rung of the ladder as you step onto and off the roof. Steady yourself unclip harness from first loop and clip it onto second loop.

Pull the entire throwing line over the roof until the rope is reached. At this point there is no more use for the throwing line it can be disconnected from the rope. Both permanent and temporary roof anchor points are available. Leave steep and or high roof work to the pros.

That all changes in june when this new directive goes into effect. Roof anchors can be as simple as a d ring connection or as complex as a complete lifeline system. It replaces the old directive which allowed contractors to not tie off on certain things like setting trusses. The few dollars you ll save by doing it.

Once on roof reach further up rope and tie a second loop. Here are some tips for working safely on a roof. Tie off or you better have the paper work required to back up what your doing. Tie the adjustable sling around the tree and connect the sling with the rope in order to use the tree as a temporary anchor.