Pull the entire throwing line over the roof until the rope is reached.
Railings to stop access to sloping roof.
Then go to the other side of the building.
Green arrow in our photo notice that a handrail may be horizontal or sloping.
Based on our hugely successful conservatory ladder system but with added features.
Now the rope runs over the sloping roof.
Folding full height handrails 1 metre high safety chain bearer bar fitted to extending base ladder.
The chase sloping roof access system designed and industrial quality manufactured in the uk by chase manufacturing.
Board walk is a lightweight portable aluminium walkway to allow access for short duration maintenance tasks on fragile roof surfaces.
Using a fixed anchor point.
Industry standard says that protection must be in place for anyone working within 15 feet of the roof edge.
Designed to provide a cost effective quick easy solution to accessing low roofs.
The top edge height of top rails or equivalent guardrails must be 42 inches plus or minus 3 inches 39 45 inches above the walking or working level.
Mobile access equipment may avoid the need for scaffolding and are often appropriate for short duration minor work.
When workers are using stilts the top edge height of the top rail or equivalent member must be increased an amount equal to the height of the stilts.
This trim is located right under the shingles of the roof its the small 5 8 x 2 wood trim all around the roof.
The area is on the upper gable of the roof on a 2 story house and the only access is by standing on the first level of roof whose slope is okay for standing on but not sure about placing a ladder on.
For that reason three of the most common methods to create an anchor point for work on a sloping roof are outlined below.
No part of the body leaves the roof.
A sling is a polyamide strap that is tied around a secure object at the opposite side of the work location on the sloping roof.
Using a jamb anchor.
From there look at low parapet walls and unprotected edges.
Per osha 1926 502 the top edge height of top rails or equivalent guardrail system members shall be 42 inches plus or minus 3 inches above the walking or working level.
You can also add safety posts grab bars or railing with self closing gate to hatches.
Specifically designed for accessing pitched roofs the open mesh walkway allows access from eaves to ridge distributing the load on support battens and allows you to bridge fragile roof surfaces and raised sections.
Unroll the throwing line and toss the throwing bag over the sloping roof.
Attach the remaining end of the throwing line to the rope.
The best solution and the simplest is to install roof edge guard railing around the trouble spots to eliminate the fall hazard completely.
