Roof safety - roofers harness use tips

Don't get tangled up with your roof safety harness. How to wear a roof harness and attach it to a fall prevention anchor. How to walk on a roof with a roof harness.
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[@RobertsMind]

I know a few roofers and arborists that might not agree with your hooking technique on the front but with the little bit of rock climbing and repelling experience I like the front technique for the same reasons as you. I actually tie off my line to my truck or a tree, or both instead of anchoring directly to the roof.

[@SunofYork]

I agree with using the front clip... CONTROL and ease of use and seeing what 9shappening is everything, and you don't get the lanyard snaked around your leg (NZ lig)

[@kolaiah1453]

Thank you so much, this is exactly what I was looking for. I need to paint the pop up (lack of a better term) sections of the house above the steep tin roof and this looks to be the best way to do it

[@amourmtungo623]

Thank you for the tutorial nice work 🤝

[@vnguyen9327]

Thank you very much, Sir.

[@geodigitalmarketing9747]

These advices comes from wisdom.

[@popo2424]

Hi, thanks for the tip. Just a question, where do you tight up the rope/ string? is there any special part that you can put on steel roof and tight the rope?

[@ringoze]

Thanks, but only a few seconds showing the harness 'anchor' pomit. What to anchor to with a cement tile roof? Thanks.

[@stoneyj1a1]

Great demo. I'm a wimp so I bought a harness for working on my shed roof. I think I can do it now.

[@itsame1277]

You are not a wimp for being safe!

[@Azbikerboy]

@@itsame1277 Agreed. Hundreds of people fall off roofs every year and not one of them thought today's the day.

[@Peterviegal]

Not a wimp, just not a dickhead. I've been to multi people who've broken their back as a result.

[@mechey10]

I noticed where a foam pad can be used on a metal roof to help with sliding, or is it fore something else?

[@seancasey180]

Are you able to post a video showing how you set up the rope?

[@zackmckracken5529]

The shock absorbing lanyard is a CRITICAL part of the safety equipment.

[@user-bj4lp3fr1o]

On a low building you may hit the ground before the lanyard catches you.

[@NC-oc3ld]

I wish you would show more of how to attach anchor to the roof and tie to anchor. Most of these videos show how to use the harness but don't ever go into detail on what to attach the harness to.

[@itsame1277]

Yes good point. I have the same issue but I'm going to take the rope right over the roof and down to a wooden retaining wall where I will secure a heavy galvanised bolt with an eye to take the rope and carabiner hook.

[@ErikLiberty]

There are temporary or permanent roof anchors that you drill into the roof. For examples of both, watch the video titled: "Werner complete roofing safety kit - Home Depot $99" As for metal roofs, not sure. There are some comments below about using a truck or tree on the other side.

[@royaliptv]

Hi mate, thanks for the videos, could you please show us where or how to hang the harness on roof? In tiles and metal. Thank you

[@AdelAbuAlaa]

Usually it comes with an anchor that you nail or screw it some where on the roof timber or suitable spot

[@akaredcrossbow]

@@AdelAbuAlaa I work mostly on metal roofs like the type in this video, all colors and no way to anchor without damaging it or getting the fasteners in the correct spot. Most of the time I have to anchor to something on the ground and that only works for one side of the roof.

[@AdelAbuAlaa]

@@akaredcrossbow what about the other sides, how do you manage?

[@akaredcrossbow]

@@AdelAbuAlaa I have to have one on each side and always remember to hook up to the right one. It’s not the most safest or convenient way but it works if you remember to switch lines. There has to be a better way! It’s hard to find specific color caulking to seal holes, or 3-6 months later the customer has some sort of leak. It’s frustrating taking the ridge cap off because most of them have been sealed underneath with caulking for some reason or another. It’s just frustrating and dangerous. Most of the time the lines are secured to a tree or a my work truck with the keys on my person at all times.

[@AdelAbuAlaa]

@@akaredcrossbow As an ex painter i know your frustration and how you feel. please take care

[@fich16]

So far, nobody has clearly stated how this set up is secured to the roof. I agree with the one person who said that metal roof can't just be drilled into. Is there some sort of hooking that widely distributes weight? This way, when sharply tugged on, it wouldn't be against a single point; thus, not ripping off the cap?

[@thegadgetemporiumaustralia8509]

Bailey sell a long metal bracket with multiple screw in points for metal roofs. They sell em at bunnings. Because jt has multiple holes you screw in to all of them and that distributes to weight.

[@itsame1277]

As pointed out by many folk in the comments section, the point of securing the fall arrest lanyard is the most important feature. I have the same issue but I'm going to take the rope right over the roof and down to a wooden retaining wall where I will secure a heavy galvanised bolt with an eye to take the rope and carabiner hook.

[@MrBasto73]

Agree with Zack. In a fall scenario you would be in all sorts of trouble. Always, always think worse case. Thats what keeps you safe longterm.

[@davidblake8612]

What about the holes in the roof from the anchoring point? What do you do with those?

[@MrWhitianga]

You can use your roofing screws to plug the anchor holes

[@doctorboy5892]

What is the name of the adjustable metal clip that attaches the harness to the rope and slides up and down the rope? Did you say carbiner? We just call it a rope grab.

[@nkosinathichris6900]

The word that you looking for is Canabiner.. I am just not sure if it's the part you talking about. 👍

[@flyingdutchmanwa]

@@nkosinathichris6900 I think he means the arrest part that slides up and down the rope and basically determines how far the rope that’s attached to roof will let you go. The carabiner is the part you use to attach the rope to your harness.

[@flyingdutchmanwa]

I just found out it's called a "rope grab" or"positioning device". Amazon sells them in the US: www.amazon.com/Malta-Dynamics-Vertical-Lifeline-Assembly/dp/B07GJQB1FJ

[@fich16]

Carabiner, yeah

[@bamboods1668]

👍

[@jarrodkeith4553]

probably use both those loops with your carabiner on the front of the harness

[@francisferris1134]

I agree with this 100%. the fall arrest is absolutely useless and impractical in this scenario. The rope is mobile and easy to adjust.

[@JBG84]

Essentially it's been used in an abseiling capacity, which is really what you need.

[@ng4410]

Use this system vs rear hooking. Abseiling style..Works fine. On lower roofs. On high roofs though run the fall arrest extra rear setup. Have used the gutter edge anchor t frame plus screw in pitch mount. One trick to climb first. Hit twine with tennis ball over roof to other side.With tennis racquet/ paddle bat.Anchor to fence/ ute etc.Can then abseil up roof on rope to install roof mount.Then reset rope.

[@waltvandekust6034]

What's the name of the device you slide on the rope?

[@elfamosomiguel3964]

What is the name. I’m trying to find it toooooo. I need the decide that slides through the rope

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

That buckle mechanism seems odd I wouldn't trust it as much as a buckle that clicks to close.