How To Use A Roof Harness

Learn how to properly don a peakworks safety harness.

How to use a roof harness. How to put on a fall arrest harness slip the harness over your shoulders like a vest. Adjust the harness buckles for a snug fit. This is a complex system high line rope operation that we set up for a large 2 story tile roof. Attach the remaining end of the throwing line to the rope.

Locate the roof anchor directly above where you ll be working on the roof. So by following these few easy steps you can properly use a roof safety harness. Discussing roof safety and fall protection. With a hammer nail a row of roof brackets about 3 feet apart and 16 inches up.

Anything can happen and the littlest mistake can send you falling off the roof. When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope. Make sure the d ring is in the middle of your back directly between your shoulder blades. 1 pull the entire throwing line over the roof until the rope is reached.

Inspect the harness and lanyard for loose stitching and worn webbing. 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. To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder. Never reuse a harness or lanyard that has been.

Throw rope with at. Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across. Unroll the throwing line and toss the throwing bag over the sloping roof. Step 1 nailing on the roof brackets.

When dealing with roof safety always wear a roof safety harness. Here are a few of the key points. Fall arrest and f. Don t work more than 4 ft.