Rooftop Safety - Safety Harness - DIY Guardian Fall Protection

Roof Safety Harness - DIY Guardian Fall Protection
Demonstration of how to safely utilize a safety harness. This video includes securing the anchor point, properly using the lanyard and how to wear the harness. This is a great video for roofer safety training. This video was shot on a roof that was a 13/12 pitch during a quick roof repair.
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[@2101case]

Had to get up on my roof today. I'm 79. That's my last climb, safety harness or not.

[@canamm]

79?? You're doing good! I'm 61 and I've got a lot of roofing left to do, so I'm looking for the safest way to get it done. The only thing I don't like is the part about nailing the anchor to the peak. You still have to make that last decent without any protection. There has to be a better way or I'm not doing it.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

I don't know how your house is set up but you can always anchor a rope to a tree or something and throw it over the ridge to ascend and descend. You guys are awesome!

[@jwmcneelyIII]

@@canamm If it is your own house, I wonder why you couldn't just leave the anchor on your roof permanently. Of course, you'd still have to disconnect and do your last descent or your first ascent without a harness.

[@daverohn383]

@@jwmcneelyIII My roof pitch is so steep, I can't climb it without sliding back down. I'm going to pull my truck up on one side of the house and tie the rope to a wheel. Good to go!

[@lumapas]

2:51 what's that device called? Thanks!☺

[@Newit2]

I fell off a 25 foot ladder not a scratch on me thank god I was only on the bottom rung.U.K. 🇬🇧

[@richhelfer8750]

😂

[@clivebrown400]

O shut up🤣

[@flyingdutchmanwa]

LOTFRMAO This one should be pinned to the top!

[@brodyballew925]

I was about to say ain’t no way 😂

[@YouCouldNever.]

Lmfaoooooo

[@ptreth]

It makes my palms sweat, just watching this. Thanks for the vicarious thrill.

[@raymondpalacios3032]

I ran across this video a couple years years ago. I'm not a roofer but I do build my shops. After I watched your video I ordered my fall protection from Amazon. I'm roofing another one of my small little shops with a steep pitch. I used my gear yesterday, and I am grateful for watching your video. Thank you.

[@user-tq6gr3eg3k]

Finally, a very good tutorial and instructional video. Straight to the point with very good instructions. It's nice to watch a video without a bunch BS or excessive talking.

[@samhutchins205]

Thanks for the straight to the point information AND actually "how to" in real life!!

[@jesse1carrillo]

You deserve every penny you earn. That is hard work brother.

[@lj-gw9nm]

Bru your vid is right on time, flawless....great explanation and demonstration

[@pvppeeps]

Good for you not hopping on there when you felt sketched out, that is one beast! Respect

[@aaamediamail5552]

My 79th coming up and I'm fitting a TV aerial to my chimney stack. Roof ladder; *Climbing helmet*; full harness with 2 points of attachment (back and front) a captive pin karabiner; lanyards; 2 aluminium *scaffold hooks*. Also my rucksack/backpack, light-duty gloves, kneepads; cellphone and whistle.

[@moderntouchfurniture]

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this video, I couldn't figure out how to work the safety latches and the harness, but this helped me tremendously. I thought my 9 pitch was bad until I saw this, 13.5 yike!

[@PostTrumpDisorder]

I love that you show ever little safe step, In all the vids and harness info I looked at I could not figure out how you would attach to a finished roof and not make holes causing more leaks than you repair. I am way older than you, I am aware of my limits, what you teach is this video will save lives of an inexperienced diyer. I took the building/contractor course to be licensed but roofing is a specialty, with little things many "experts" think are to minute to include.🙂

[@bubbalikescorn]

Great information. You give information that not even Guardian provides. Thank you.

[@dkat1108]

Im 74 I have this exact system and have help do 3 full roof installations and one shed over the last few years and just today used it to get snow off my roof. It is so comfy to know I have something to help stop my fall. I still am very cautious and I think knowing this you can concentrate one what your doing and still be careful how you are situated and standing while on a roof.

[@stedebonnet1340]

Thank you for this detailed demo. Finally! A youtube guru who teaches safety! Youve probably saved a life or too sir.

[@gmimatt]

I could be wrong, but it looked like you didn't get enough fasteners in the right places. I'm not picking on you- but the only thing worse than taking a fall is having your fall protection fail! For everyone watching- make sure you go by the manufacturer's recommendations on how many fasteners. There is a booklet that comes with this kit so you can get familiar with it before using it. Also, it's a good idea to have another on standby that can help if you do actually take a fall. (I'm a Safety Officer for a Large Roofing company.) Nice Video for the homeowner- Thanks Brian!

[@lilolmecj]

Can you advise if it is possible to apply a safety harness onto a concrete tile roof? I would be willing to pay someone to do some cleaning and maintenance, but have not been able to find anyone local who wants to work on it. It has a fairly steep pitch, although I don’t know how to determine pitch. Thanks.

[@gmimatt]

@@lilolmecj I'm not familiar with any anchor that would be secure enough on a tile roof without removing some tiles and finding something structural to attach to. I'm not saying it doesn't exist, but the tile itself is not secured well enough to hold you.

[@leighwhite9656]

As long as they use a stud finder and use long enough spikes for the anchor it could be done, alot of the company's are most likely doing a drive by and saying no way, if you find the right guy it will not be cheap, make sure they have workers compensation insurance, if they fall and hurt there self it all could come back at you, good luck

[@lilolmecj]

@@leighwhite9656 thank you…in my area there are literally tens of thousands of composition style roofs for every one concrete tile one, so understandably there are more companies who are knowledgeable in that area. We bought this house in ‘17, nothing had been done in about 15 years to discourage moss growth. We have used “Moss Out” spray with pretty good results , but there are still areas around the skylights and stacks, and chimney that are very difficult to reach, even with my southern engineering of taping two long pieces of bamboo together.

[@drewelee9187]

Do you have any recommendations for using this on a metal sheeting roof? Would you just remove the peak piece and fasten the anchor in there?

[@jerryray808]

nice real life video. I built a gambrel 15'. and will be doing. a metal roof. Im 73 and in 50 years been safety first. I will install permanent anchor points.

[@jackjohnson9989]

You are a brave man! I'd have to see bare lumber beneath those shingles before securing the anchor - even then would have to give it a couple hefty whacks with the claw hammer. From this you can gather I only work on my own house. Very nice video. You demonstrate how to install the harness ; Then the application is part of a difficult job you've taken on. one could hardly ask for more.

[@jk-vs3yq]

I started rock climbing couple years ago IV switch from fall protection gear to climbing harness and grigri with 11mm static rope it makes life so much easier and safer but if you gotta use that setup wrap the rope around you foot to act like a shelf to stand on but all in all keep safe none of us can fly

[@Lo7q7le7guste7mrtf]

And those who can fly, usually end up in heaven.

[@Neworldisordered]

66 yrs old guy installing Christmas lights on steep roofs thanks you! Gotta find a thick foam cushion now.

[@NC-oc3ld]

Thanks for just getting to the point and showing how to use the harness. All these other damn videos getting in to the theories and never showing anyone how it's really used.

[@rivera-welch8177]

Just bought the same fall protection bucket. We do pest control/wildlife exclusion and are often up on steep roofs for squirrels and bats. This was video was extremely helpful. The instructions are a bit vague that came with it,so seeing it in action really made it understandable. Thank you!

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Hey I appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@dangnguyen9137]

Yup!!! Thanks for the video bro. Super informative

[@GriffinThomasMFCEO]

Literally same here watching how to use it lol

[@chandanakapila6928]

Thank you so much. This is a very useful video for beginners. About safety, how to use safety harness

[@michlname2209]

Seriously the best walkthrough of how to use this harness that I have seen. Simply perfect.

[@davidchisholm7190]

A great video. Thanks for the demo on walking down and up the roof. Sorry for the tape going over the side.

[@boseashish]

My friend, I am not going to do any of these or so I hope …but I want to send my appreciation to on how well you have made the video and how much helpful it might be for so many different people. It is a real steep roof and looks scary. God bless you

[@RossCallen2028]

Thanks for your video! I have to get up on my roof for the first time to fix a leaky stack. I have a really steep roof as well over 2 stories up, and now after watching your video, I think I'll call a roof guy. You just saved my life, thanks :)

[@kyey1966]

I do a lot of exclusion work on roof ms for squirrels,raccoons and rats and this video helped me a lot on how to properly use the harness and bracket. Thanks for the video

[@traviswittwer1550]

Super helpful. Thank you for the showing and talking. I feel like I understand now. Nice trick with the cushion.

[@aros007z]

Best KZbin video on this subject, great demo!

[@AssMcBlast]

Detailed, clear and you promoted safety. You deserve so many more subs!

[@NM-mh2if]

So helpful! Thank you so much. After looking at the manufacturer’s videos for how to use and multiple videos this is the one that me feel much more confident that I could get up on our roof to install gutter guards on the second level. I know where I will be looking for any other roofing questions. Thank you again!

[@WonbyGrace2]

As a 60+ woman with a two-story house and dormers that need work I am going to order that harness this is an excellent video And after watching, you explained everything so well, I can harness up and get my work done. Thank you so much for posting beautiful views wherever you are stay safe.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Be careful. It can still be very dangerous!

[@thomasthetankengine7153]

Pay a professional your going to get hurt as unless you don't mind death at 60+ the odds are you hurting yourself

[@robertmurrayduncan4125]

Thank you for the detailed and specific information on how to attached the harness to the safety cable. Many videos show how to adjust and wear the harness but working with the safety cable gets overlooked. Your video is 100% clear and to-the-point. (I hope your measuring tape made it!)

[@geremyjohnston3471]

Thank you sir! I was a little nervous about a electrical heat tape job I’m doing soon. The roof is high and sketchy. I’m going to imitate this exact set up. This made me feel so much more relaxed 😅

[@robertfrancis4876]

I am 72 need to domy roof 23 feet to eaves 12 /12 pitch I really liked what you said about keeping the with just a little bit of slack thanks for doing the videos

[@billflynn818]

Thank you for the tape. I appreciated the detailed explanation and the accompanying video. I watched several videos but yours was the only one that actually demonstrated exactly how to use the complete system on the roof! Thank you again.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

This would make a Billy goat puke

[@Moiratrojan1995]

Great job staying safe! I’ve recently started a job doing wireless internet installations and the experienced guys here go up on roofs constantly without any safety equipment, I had a sketchy experience on a sloped roof today not being prepared for how slippery they can be, not sure how nobody’s gotten killed yet with the lack of safety equipment

[@David-fp4ff]

Thanks for making these great videos. Learning a lot. I don't want to get hurt, so thanks for highlights on safety

[@GOODNESS-sp4hm]

Excellent presentation 👍🙏 Do be careful on your job!

[@wp8423]

Thank you for a very well explanation of using that harness. God bless.

[@bellemoney2009]

That video was very helpful. I just learned something new in DIY. Thank you 🙏

[@DKoppJr]

My roof is about that pitch, and this helped a lot. I did like and subscribed. Great content!!!!

[@calebhoney6159]

Hey man! I’ve got a job tomorrow. What type of screw do u use to install harness?

[@DKoppJr]

@@calebhoney6159 I am going to use 1 1/4 inch roofing nails in the truss at the peak . the bracket has several holes so I hole that works

[@altuspienaar7679]

The incline is steep enough to require rope access equipment which will aid in safely moving allong the roof and provide fall arrest protection at the same time. It is clear that this type of equipment can actually get dangerous and provide a false sense of security except when used on reasonably flat roofs where it is possible to move about without relying on the rope for stability and it only provides a safety backup in case of a fall. Thanks for taking the effort to make this video. It really helps to understand the benifits and drawbacks of this system and while I can get away with using this to access most of my roof, I can see that it will not provide the best solution for one particularly steep section where I will need to use the rope as a means to move up and down.

[@MrWinger1951]

Best video by far of any of those featuring the Guardian safety harness! I used your video for reference and purchased the same Guardian kit. Would have been confused without it. Thanks for posting.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Hey any time glad it could help, and be safe!

[@ghrrum]

Good video on this getting used. Even after several years this is still a damn good video on it.

[@SeanInAlaska]

I am getting ready to sheet my roof and wanted to see a harness in use, thanks for this!

[@nanzilla3000]

Thank you sir! I would rather clean my own gutters than pay someone and I am more nervous to be on a two-story ladder than I am to be on the roof, but I don’t want to fall off of either lol. I looked at harness kits and I appreciate you showing me EXACTLY how to use it so I’m not doing a clown show up there.

[@AM-sq5ut]

Thanks for all the hard work! Great information and proof of required fall protection! You taught me alot! Stay safe!

[@GrandRoofingInc]

You're welcome! Thank you for the comment I appreciate it! It takes a lot to put these videos together and hearing that it helps people out, makes me feel like it's worth the effort.

[@vinnypistol]

Great video man. Anyone starting out is probably buying that exact kit from lowes or home depot like I did. 👍 I wish I had watched this first I definitely unwrapped the plastic around the stitching lol

[@LordoftheCats]

This video has helped me choose a harness and how to use it. Thanks a bunch!

[@joseosuch1316]

Great video kid. Thanks!. I'm 73 yrs old, doing some roofing at home in Argentina, taking all that gear and advise with me down there!

[@mechey10]

Thank you sooo much for doing this video. Learned a lot.

[@fbiagent2079]

This was a really helpful video thanks bro and keep safe

[@Inkling777]

Some are raising a question about what can be done if you take a fall and end up suspended in the air. That can get uncomfortable. There is a way to lower yourself. Using his system, you'll be hanging from that jumar ascender. Using either a hand or by wrapping your legs around the rope, take your weight off the ascender, unlock it and slide it down. Then put your weight back on the now lower ascender. Rest, if necessary, and then repeat. You can use the same technique to go up a rope. You might throw a rope over a tree and practice the technique.

[@Inkling777]

Thanks for the handy advice. A couple of months ago I had to go to the peak of a roof almost as steep. Lacking your gear, I ran a rope completely over the roof, tying it off to a tree at the other side. In place of your jumar ascender, I rigged a prusik knot from my climbing days. It isn't as good, but it cost nothing. It slides easily when moving up or down and grips under tension. I just wish I'd used a foam pad like you to give me traction. I had no traction on that roof, which meant I could have only one hand free at a time. I was trying to trace out the source of a leak and was oh-so happy to get back down. Fortunately, the leak seems to have fixed itself.

[@liamdurkin7327]

This video is so useful thank you

[@dumbluck6180]

Thanks for the video. I hadn't thought about using a cushion. Great idea!

[@davidav8orpflanz561]

I tried to get up on my roof yesterday, climbed to 2nd floor with extension ladder (on deck boards, put screws into boards behind ladders feet to keep them from slipping backwards). When I got to the top, the ladder move a little to the left, and I thought "this is it, I can't even grab my gutters due to leaf guard system....no way I was getting on the roof with the thought of the ladder falling away, me half way on the roof, and sliding off...or flying sideways with the ladder...I slowly backed down, and called it a day. Need to replace 2-3 damaged (3-tab shingles) , put a pipe vent cover on a vent pipe, and remove a weather vane... So, today I got Angi list, and listed the job (I'm providing all the materials)...got a call from a company...initial quote $750.00...after I said that's too much for about 30 - 45 minute job, he came down to $500...still too much, an auto shop gets $120-ish/hour these days...that's the ball park up to $200 I had in mind for this easy job. So, I'm buying me a new repelling/ climbing rope ($50 - $60 on Amazon)... For $750, I could hire me a helicopter to land me on the roof, and pick me up, eh!!!

[@jasmine_garden]

Great Video! Very detailed explanation! Thank you for making this video while doing such a dangerous job to teach people! Thumb up!

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to let me know.

[@someone3187]

Brilliant video, thanks for showing us how it's done. I'm looking for the equivalent of this product in the UK..

[@rumbleseat]

Donald Brandt Excellent video; grateful for your expertise.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate your feedback! Are you looking into using a safety harness?

[@brother4sister942]

Thank you for the lesson

[@genepetrella9100]

Really good, informative video. Thanks!

[@anuraratnasiri5516]

Thank you so much! Great Job!

[@johndixon2755]

Thank you very informative. Appreciate the detail!

[@BrookeLyn39]

Good job! My son-in-law does roofing. He's not using protection. I did some construction in my day. We didn't have these available back then. Thank you.

[@richarddeleon7538]

Thank you so much. This is exactly what I needed to know. Very educational.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thanks

[@drrussdc]

Great video, was anticipating seeing that tape measure though, lol. Thanks for the demo!

[@itsame1277]

Thanks for the guidance

[@thomashuizenga526]

Excellent video.

[@JO3YTHAGR3AT]

Love the video man I'm a roofer as well a little newer so these tips help alot I like your knowledge man keep it up

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thanks!

[@sandrawinnemueller250]

I'm afraid just watching this. Good for you for being safe.

[@robertgrau2344]

Great video - I have to do some steep roof work - between this and the one on ladder hooks I'm in much better shape!

[@rywan1982]

Thanks man, you helped me a lot. Great video, so informative. You rock. 💪🍻

[@mclovin2408]

I’ve been considering becoming a roofer but before I even consider leaving my job now I’d like to actually do a little bit of roofing so I know what I’m doing a little bit, but your videos teach me a lot, in fact it’s what made me consider roofing work, definitely a respectable and hard working job, same as insulation but without the itchy dusty hell.

[@jackasshomey]

try getting up on a roof with a pitch higher then 8/12 and you'll seriously reconsider your idea.

[@mikerancour457]

@@jackasshomey seriously thats true insu not the same breaching feeling or down .. even so like drywalling church chapels might be accurate on scaffold & benches calls for safety reasons

[@jerryray808]

ceiling insul in 90 degrees is a treat. or when no toilet paper around? just kidding

[@jfarinacci0329]

Good video. Good information. Thank you.

[@akaredcrossbow]

I never understood this! At least 2 times you are not connected to the safety harnesses and putting yourself at risk for falling! Installing the bracket and removing the bracket. Your at high risk, in the beginning of the job and especially at the end of the job when your the most tired. I guess you could throw a rope over the house and tie it off on the other side and use that as a safety rope. Great video! Thank You 👍🏻👍🏻

[@walterbrunswick]

I keep thinking about this too Frankly I think there should be anchors built-in to every structure; it should be building code!!

[@akaredcrossbow]

@@walterbrunswick I agree! And if there’s an anchor that needs to be replaced then it should be and at the homeowners expense, home maintenance. It’s a small fee to do this, but it’s not a small fee if a worker falls and sues because it was neglected.

[@zallethuur3987]

@akaredcrossbow if you have taken your 8 hour fall protection course you would have known that your rope itself cannot be tied on anything it’s considered more unsafe than either skrewing a anchor in or toe kicks and ropes

[@akaredcrossbow]

@@zallethuur3987 what I was saying it’s better than nothing, correct? If you want to talk about fall classes then tell me what’s the rule not having any fall protection while up there? It’s called you’re allowed one time up and one time down without fall protection. Other than that you shouldn’t be up there in the first place and if you’re caught without it, it’s a fine and a possible loss of license. There are plenty of ground products that you can tie off to that are OSHA approved, you just need to do your research on them.

[@akaredcrossbow]

@RL CL Exactly 🤣😂🤣😂 I own a chimney sweep business and if the customer doesn’t want myself or my crew nailing into the roof to do chimney rebuild, restoration or liners then I have to find an alternative that makes OSHA happy or the job doesn’t get done. One thing I don’t want is a unfriendly visit from OSHA.

[@troy9616]

Good demonstration.

[@anestholiver]

Thanks for the show instructions 😊

[@michaelfishman3254]

Thank you for making this video! Stay safe brother

[@GrandRoofingInc]

You welcome!

[@troyeverett2219]

I just purchased this system last week, my shed is 4/12 pitch, I used this system to apply the roofing protection and a sheet metal roof. I am a DIY and am just 79 years old. it worked fine and I felt secure while doing my roof. I had no problems. I would highly recommend this product. Thank you for your video

[@GrandRoofingInc]

That's awesome! Take care and be safe!

[@tomnutt6022]

Great video. I never use the safety harness till now, fell off a two story roof luckily landed on my feet and fell back to take off the pressure on my feet but I still couldn't walk for a month. It's not worth the risk It could have been worse.

[@lunam7249]

as a licensed nurse your "story" is totally absolutely suspect......99.99999% would have many multiple fractures!! and severe spinal injury with paralysis

[@krismann1040]

@@lunam7249 Guess you need to do some more study then!

[@DesiJugaarDIY]

Thank you for very helpful teaching course , I am kind of scared of 50-60 degree roof needed to place tarp on damaged roof but was scared to go up .

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Great video! Thanks

[@salvadorvillatoro8314]

Great video thanks

[@flyingdutchmanwa]

Perfect video, not too long at all. Just by coincidence I happened to get this exact same brand harness and fall protection set-up from Amazon a few weeks ago. This morning going to use it while powerwashing my metal shingle roof. My biggest concern was if I could actually hang from or pull myself up using the rope while that fall protection gizmo with the stitches that come loose in case of an actual fall is attached to the roof. I was afraid that pulling my weight (200 lbs) might actually activate the gizmo and start unraveling those stitches. Looks like it's OK and I do not need to worry about that - they only come loose when activated by a *sudden* jerk. The included manual also says it's rated for a worker weight of between 130 and 310 lbs.

[@susanratcliff8492]

Great video!! thank you!

[@bhinsch25]

Good job!

[@Julianme-pm7vb]

Good video thank you for the info

[@sent3730]

nice job

[@firstreviewer8966]

Lowes and other big box stores need to have a better selection of these products, and diy home owners should take the time to use "must safety equipment". $300 of safety equipment goes a long way in keeping cautious home owners out of the hospital and cemeteries. Excellent Video, FR

[@stephenhayes3604]

Great video and very thorough!

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thank you!

[@GrumpyXGen]

Much appreciated, there is bugger all useful information in other places despite just having spent $500 on the kit, no options for anchors here! Had to find some 2 tonne truck catches that I will bolt through my roof and leave there permanently.

[@truthseekerKJV]

There is still a big risk because you have to climb initially unprotected to secure the harness. I would secure the harness to the ground somehow on the opposite side that you're climbing so you can be 100% protected during your work.

[@2010gracek]

Osha allows one unharnessed ascent to install anchor for harness and then expects being harnessed from that point on. Then also allows one descent after removing anchor

[@vspd303]

Awesome info. Thank you

[@GrandRoofingInc]

My pleasure!

[@KaifLifeDave]

when the wife asks us construction guys, "How was work?" lol cant even explain

[@sfperalta]

Thanks for the very comprehensive demonstration. I see lots of video where the the harness wearer has a load of slack rope on the up-hill side of the brake, which seems very sloppy and dangerous!

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Yes it can be very dangerous! A lot of guys wear them just to satisfy OSHA but they're wearing them improperly. Believe me I'm not a fan of wearing them but when it's needed or I feel it's unsafe I have it on. If they have too much slack it may not catch them before they hit the ground.

[@ivyliterocway819]

Thank you!

[@dalygav]

Thanks alot for the video.!