How To Get Up On Roof Safely
If possible avoid carrying anything up the ladder.
How to get up on roof safely. Extend the top of the ladder at least 3 ft. When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope. To prevent the ladder from sliding from side to side secure it to an anchor point with rope. Tie rope to a structural part of house or a tree.
Use a helper and a bucket tied to a rope to hoist up tools and. Make sure your ladder is secure ladder injuries are one of the most common types of injuries for roofing companies. 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. Use a sturdy extension ladder that extends at least 3 feet above the eaves to climb onto the roof and secure the bottom to the foundation and the top to the eaves or fascia so it doesn t move.
Above the roof edge so you ll have something to hang on to as you step onto. Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across. To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder.