The pitch hopper will slide if you don't have your weight centered straight down on it. Don't try to lean/reach out too far. I love them. But understand physics.
Much appreciate the tutorial. Roofers deserve the utmost respect in construction business for the level of risk they take. Framers too, especially the ones that add rafter after rafter as they build it out, often standing on a stud and cut the rafter at a desired angle with a circular saw and a heavy nailer hanging on another side. We take them for granted. I tried climbing my roof for the second time (and failed) to replace a shingle, was 1 foot away from the shingle but at that point I did not find myself positioned comfortably and decided to hand the job to a professional. The roof I climbed had a pitch similar to the one shown here.
To be honest, in that situation you would probably want to anchor onto the other side on the house, then you don't have to worry about your anchor coming loose if you lift the rope to high like the set up you have in the video. Clipping your rope into you side rings is asking for trouble if you fall
@@gameratortylerstein5636 they’re for stationary work positioning, what a line mechanic would use. Wrap your work positioning strap around the pole / structure and clip into your side rings
Really appreciate the video. Very easy to understand and I like how you discussed safety tools you can find at the big box retailers in addition to the pro gear. It was also full of good advice on why these tools matter which was helpful because some of the most important benefits and features might not be immediately obvious. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! This video has been the most helpful. All of the others that cover using a safety harness begin with climbing to the top of a roofline, with no safety measures in place, to install an anchor point to secure a line. I don't feel safe doing that on my 12:12 pitched roof.
Great video! I use the Petzl AVAO harness. Best that I've seen so far. It has D rings in the front (center chest), front both sides (for a positioning lanyard) and the back. I like connecting the line to the front as well. Cougar Paws and Pitch Hoppers are essential. I need to work on a 12/12 roof and would use a tool like the Ridge Pro to get to the top, but would install anchors, since I'll be replacing the shingles.
This as really good to see the whole sha-bang on how to access roofs safely. Just started a new job and not fully experienced and may not ever get fully as comfortable climbing on high pitched roofs grater than 6/12. So gonna invest In this gear
You said OSHA recommends fall protection for roofs over 7/12 pitch. Where is that stated in the regs because I thought it was required on all roofs regardless of pitch?
It looks like this one is great to get up but would you add another or switch if your walking around all sides of the roof? Also does this work on Spanish s tile roofs as well? In my case would be solar panel cleaning and gutter cleaning
I am not a roofer, but something here does not seem right. At 15:37 you placed the lanyard on the left front of your safety harness. If you fall and the rope catches you, wouldn't that cause you to bend-over backwards and sideways, and then snap your back when the rope gets taught? Is connecting to one of the front D-rings an option in the instruction guide for the harness? 😐
That only applies if you fall all the way off. You are correct in that you don’t clip off like that for edge work or anything that could cause you to free fall any amount. For that type of work you use the back ring. If you higher on the roof and keep your rope taught with the comealong and you lose your footing you’ll hit the roof but you won’t slide down. Ben’s harness has kept him from an almost serious accident twice using it the way he has demonstrated.
You're right, Those side rings are made for work positioning straps for tower / pole work. Not for fall arrest. Most harnesses come with a front d-ring to clip in from your anchor if you don't want to use your back d ring
He was doing a job for a pest control company, so I can see why he didn't want to install anchors, but if your replacing shingles, always use anchors, in my opinion.
The issue I see with the ridge pro is that it's not attached to the roof which makes it an insecure anchor to attach a harness to. I would questions it's ability to hold you if you were to actually fall and the pressure of that sudden load would be applied to the ridge pro. It seems like a false sense of security. It's frustrating that there isn't some kind of simple solution for roof access for tradesmen who need to do work on roofs.
I will never use a ladder without stand-offs. Makes a ladder so much safer. No sliding on the gutters. And it lessens the ladders ability to lift of its feet .
They can hold a lot of weight but definitely won't be as strong as a joist or truss Like he said though it avoids putting holes in his client's roof so I see why he'd choose a hook. Same if you have big awekward ridge caps on metal roofs, i'd rather use a hook
Don't like that hook. Idea. Sketchy. Rather have a ladder with the ridge hooks. Because when you on the ladder there is nothing inviting the hooks to jump up
Lose rock music. you are losing your p[rospective audience in your choice of music plus is annoying to listen to when trying to hear your words. you watch too many food eating videos.
The pitch hopper will slide if you don't have your weight centered straight down on it. Don't try to lean/reach out too far. I love them. But understand physics.
Much appreciate the tutorial. Roofers deserve the utmost respect in construction business for the level of risk they take. Framers too, especially the ones that add rafter after rafter as they build it out, often standing on a stud and cut the rafter at a desired angle with a circular saw and a heavy nailer hanging on another side. We take them for granted. I tried climbing my roof for the second time (and failed) to replace a shingle, was 1 foot away from the shingle but at that point I did not find myself positioned comfortably and decided to hand the job to a professional. The roof I climbed had a pitch similar to the one shown here.
You lean your ladder against gutters?
To be honest, in that situation you would probably want to anchor onto the other side on the house, then you don't have to worry about your anchor coming loose if you lift the rope to high like the set up you have in the video. Clipping your rope into you side rings is asking for trouble if you fall
i'm new to this. what are the side rings there for if you don't recommend using them? Thanks :)
@@gameratortylerstein5636 they’re for stationary work positioning, what a line mechanic would use. Wrap your work positioning strap around the pole / structure and clip into your side rings
There for puting you at risk of breaking your back when you fall into your harness@@gameratortylerstein5636
@@gameratortylerstein5636They put you at risk of breaking your back in a fall... A shock absorbing lanyard might prevent injury and it might not.
@@gameratortylerstein5636 hooking to eye bolts on each side of a window.
Really appreciate the video. Very easy to understand and I like how you discussed safety tools you can find at the big box retailers in addition to the pro gear. It was also full of good advice on why these tools matter which was helpful because some of the most important benefits and features might not be immediately obvious. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! This video has been the most helpful. All of the others that cover using a safety harness begin with climbing to the top of a roofline, with no safety measures in place, to install an anchor point to secure a line. I don't feel safe doing that on my 12:12 pitched roof.
Great video! I use the Petzl AVAO harness. Best that I've seen so far. It has D rings in the front (center chest), front both sides (for a positioning lanyard) and the back. I like connecting the line to the front as well. Cougar Paws and Pitch Hoppers are essential. I need to work on a 12/12 roof and would use a tool like the Ridge Pro to get to the top, but would install anchors, since I'll be replacing the shingles.
This as really good to see the whole sha-bang on how to access roofs safely.
Just started a new job and not fully experienced and may not ever get fully as comfortable climbing on high pitched roofs grater than 6/12. So gonna invest In this gear
You said OSHA recommends fall protection for roofs over 7/12 pitch. Where is that stated in the regs because I thought it was required on all roofs regardless of pitch?
I agree. I can still fall off a flat roof if i accidentally trip and fall over a leading edge to my death
True that, up here in Maine on a flat commercial roof you have to be 12 feet beyond the edge before harness off
OSHA IS ANYTHING ABOVE 6FT
Anything above 6 feet height is regulation
OSHA and Canada have the same laws, anything above 6ft req fall protection
I never knew about any of this equipment that is available now. This is a great video.
Could you have someone almost as a belayer but mostly a counter weight for someone in the roof ?
Great video, thanks for sharing this!
It looks like this one is great to get up but would you add another or switch if your walking around all sides of the roof? Also does this work on Spanish s tile roofs as well?
In my case would be solar panel cleaning and gutter cleaning
I am not a roofer, but something here does not seem right. At 15:37 you placed the lanyard on the left front of your safety harness. If you fall and the rope catches you, wouldn't that cause you to bend-over backwards and sideways, and then snap your back when the rope gets taught? Is connecting to one of the front D-rings an option in the instruction guide for the harness? 😐
That only applies if you fall all the way off. You are correct in that you don’t clip off like that for edge work or anything that could cause you to free fall any amount. For that type of work you use the back ring. If you higher on the roof and keep your rope taught with the comealong and you lose your footing you’ll hit the roof but you won’t slide down. Ben’s harness has kept him from an almost serious accident twice using it the way he has demonstrated.
You're right, Those side rings are made for work positioning straps for tower / pole work. Not for fall arrest. Most harnesses come with a front d-ring to clip in from your anchor if you don't want to use your back d ring
He was doing a job for a pest control company, so I can see why he didn't want to install anchors, but if your replacing shingles, always use anchors, in my opinion.
Very informative, great job on the explanations!
You forgot one thing. Ladder stabilizer!
Part 2 coming soon!
Thanks for making this video, very helpful
where do i get the pole to push the thing up
Paint department at a hardware store will have some version, or find a fall protection dealer locally or online.
The issue I see with the ridge pro is that it's not attached to the roof which makes it an insecure anchor to attach a harness to. I would questions it's ability to hold you if you were to actually fall and the pressure of that sudden load would be applied to the ridge pro.
It seems like a false sense of security.
It's frustrating that there isn't some kind of simple solution for roof access for tradesmen who need to do work on roofs.
What app did you use to measure the pitch roof? Great video!
I loved this video you were so great
Thank you for making this
THANKS SO MUCH!!!
I will never use a ladder without stand-offs. Makes a ladder so much safer. No sliding on the gutters. And it lessens the ladders ability to lift of its feet .
Great
Just excellent
Also OSHA requires that the ladder to extend at least 3 ft above the eave!
Buy shorts that fit.
76 year old lady agreeing with you. ❤
Thank you, great info. But I concur with another commenter....get some shorts that stay up. Totally distracting from the good content.
I wouldn't trust a ladder hook. I'd rather anchor to a joist and feel confident to work.
They can hold a lot of weight but definitely won't be as strong as a joist or truss
Like he said though it avoids putting holes in his client's roof so I see why he'd choose a hook. Same if you have big awekward ridge caps on metal roofs, i'd rather use a hook
RK Sports sells the RidgePro anchor for $58.72. All the others are ripping you off big time.
Did you actually get one from there? Something doesn’t seem right
Don't like that hook. Idea. Sketchy. Rather have a ladder with the ridge hooks. Because when you on the ladder there is nothing inviting the hooks to jump up
8:30 they're not my gutters.... it's not my house.... why would I care if I scratch them up???? 😢
Great video though 😆
Get some decent shorts on you buddy looks😮 uncomfortable
How could you work with your pants hanging down to your knees.
Lose rock music. you are losing your p[rospective audience in your choice of music plus is annoying to listen to when trying to hear your words. you watch too many food eating videos.
You have a video, why are you verbally explaining. Why don't you show how it works