Ladder Safety | How to Climb on a Roof Without Getting Hurt!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ค. 2024
- Why are we doing this video? Well, many of our videos are geared towards and roofing salesmen who are new to the industry so we want to make sure we are keeping you guys safe! We have some great tips in here on how to choose your ladder, how to set your ladder up, how to climb your ladder, how to step onto the roof, and finally, how to come back down SAFELY! Climbing on your roof is really dangerous stuff so please watch this video first! #laddersafety #howtoclimbonaroof #howtousealadder
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Yeah, i totally clicked on the video because i want to learn about ladder safety, totally
Hope you learned a lot ;)
Yea me too!!! 😂😂
😂😂
Bruuuuuuhh
@@DigitalRoofingInnovations lmaooo
Ladder safety training begins at 7:42.
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thats a man
TY
Ty for guiding me to what I really wanted to see. 😂
Lol. She didn’t really need to dress like to demonstrate what not to wear. 😂. She shopping for a new vato. 😂
Best click bait, let's face it, no one gave a flying cow of climbing on a ladder, until 7:42 mark
I didnt even know this shit was about ladders
You saved me 7+ minutes I thought I'd have to watch the whole video to see the best part of the vid
Lmao
Thanks bro!
I'm totally interested in ladder safety which is why I fast forwarded to the 7:42 mark!
Watched twice - still don't know what a ladder is. Amazing.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wonder why...
😂😂😂😂
So funny
7:42 is what everyone is here for, the rest I have no idea what it was about.
LMAO
Thanks!
Yep
Mike, if you liked this one, come back and check out our 2 new videos “Best Roofing Shingles In 2021” and “6/12 Roof Pitch Degrees”. You won’t be disappointed!
Um I wanna be a roofer
I clicked because I’m a connoisseur of ladders. This is an interesting video, thanks for sharing.
Didn't expect to see you here, lol. Hope you're doing well man, rock on. 🪨
Glad you enjoyed it! Being a ladder connoisseur myself, I appreciate your interest ;)
Jesus Superstar said: man does not live by singing alone, but also ladders.
😂🤣😂🤣 a connoisseur of ladders. Yeah me too. That's the only reason I clicked on the video. Can't get enough of them.
This is the first video I found that actually shows the part about getting on and off the roof which is what I was the most interested about. Thanks!
When your shorts fit like that, you can climb whatever you want.
I agree! I sure wish mine did... If you haven't checked out our channel lately, we've got a lot of other great videos coming out with really, really hot girls running in bikinis for the FULL VIDEO while I talk about roofing and construction that I think you will enjoy ;)
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lolol
And I thought you were talking about HIS PANTS at first!!!
I can climb up and down the ladder all day. I can walk around on the roof with no problem. The transfer from ladder to roof and roof to ladder has always scared the heck out of me.
Same...my work also requires me to climb on roofs and it still scares me. Never got used to it. 🤦♂️
Going down is the hard part 😪😔😞
I always bunjee cord a rung to the gutter support. Keeps the ladder from moving. Always good to have someone hold the ladder too
Military veteran here as well, over 550 sport parachute jumps and almost 20,000 hours as pilot in command commercial flying and I’m still nervous about getting up on a ladder for a single story roof repair that I want to do. Thanks for the vote of confidence in the helpful video! Best of luck to you and your family.
The little giant ladders have an easy access rails to get on the roof. They are nice.
But does your girlfriend look like that?
I feel it man. I go hiking all the time and will do some big jumps and scrambles up loose rock. But for some reason climbing a ladder makes me stiff and even a bit woozy sometimes. Lol
I want to start cleaning my solar panels myself. Climbing up a ladder seems straightforward enough. Getting off and back on your ladder to come down is what has me spooked. I have a two story house that goes straight up on all sides pretty much. Thanks for the tips.
I clicked on this expecting incorrect information (I'm a 3rd generation roofer with decades of personal experience) however everything this man said was spot on. Good job poster on providing solid advice
Liar, you clicked for 7:42
I was actually looking for ladder safety but to tell you the truth, that was a nice surprise at the end, thanks
Well, we hope you got something positive out of the video and yes, that's a nice surprise!
I personally don't trust those folding type ladders, but to each his own... I prefer to extend the ladder 3 feet or more to easily have something to hold on to without leaning over and swing my body around the side. Nice safety video.
Indeed. Having a ladder extended well above the roof line makes it much easier and safer to get on and off the roof.
Thank you for the video. Can I ask what you would do if the ladder was too long so that when you go to step onto the roof the ladder is actually obstructing you and you can't step over it as you did in the video?
I'm no expert, but here's my 2 cents (sometimes being a novice helps in scrutinizing the details)
1) the ladder should extend above the roof top by 3 feet.
2) you should step onto the roof BESIDE the ladder, not over it
3) when descending, while facing the roof, you should first place both hands on the ladder posts, then step onto the ladder from the side at the level/height of the roof, then
4) transfer your weight SIDEWAYS onto that foot (squarely on the ladder), then you can easily descend. That way, you never have to look down
That is a valid point and that is certainly a safe process on ascending on descending a ladder. There are no exact rules on that except it's preferred to have 3 points of contact and to have an extension above the roof.
OSHA standard requires 3 feet of extension above the roof
@@datdozier228 Thanks for the input!
100 percent agree. I am not an expert for sure but I was so shocked he is showing people to hop backwards over the top of the ladder to get yourself back on the ladder. A lot of people gonna try that maneuver and fall backwards off of the top of the ladder. Sorry but definitely unsafe to climb over the top of the ladder to get back on it from the roof.
I was always taught that it's three foot above roof line. But some circumstances can call for two feet. I have been working on ladders for 24 years, and stepping backwards over the top rung onto a ladder is definitely not the way I would recommend to do it. Too much of a trip hazard, or leaning back and falling. I know that each person has their own tried and trusted ways to use a ladder safely, so do what feels comfortable for you. Good advice though on if you don't feel comfortable, or safe on a ladder or roof, DO NOT go on it.
Only clicked on this cuz I thought she was going to climb the ladder......
Hahaha same here
exactly🤣
Me too
Me too
She does in new video!
Thank you... I was suppose to climb a ladder today and freaked. Came across your video and i feel so much more confident hopping on there. Great video!
Glad we could help!
Good looking video : )
Most deaths or paralysis occur on 6' step ladders as the break point is between the second and third vertebrae where the average neck line contacts the ground
If you're going to fall, jump of vertically they say, then you land in your feet, hit your knees then with elbows protecting your head you roll into a ball then roll and turn impact force into kinetic rolling energy, but better off being tied off on a life line, it's simple anchor bracket and rope, takes 5 minutes,
Say you have a roof tie down anchor 25' from where you're working at a roof edge, it's 65' from the ground, 70' from the bottom of the elevator shaft, hook your rope around a roof truss right where you're working, so maybe an 8' straight fall would occur if you fell off a wall, however, if you didn't wrap your rope around a close framing member you might be in for a 20 foot fall at the point of drop in only to swing 15' back into a block wall and then your 6' lanyard, so, a 170 lb guy falls, he's at the end of his rope perspective to his fall location, but the anchor point is 25 feet back, he falls for 20 feet in a swing and smashes full velocity 15 feet away into a cmu wall, nominally, but the lanyard or rope with a built in lanyard system (which should then be only connected to your harness D ring and not your 6 foot lanyard) unleashes, so then a 20' swing drop becomes 26 feet of properly connected, or, if improperly connected becomes 6' on the rope with built in fall arrest plus the 20' of rope plus the additional 6' lanyard you're talking a 15' lateral positional fall at the drop point away from Anchorage, and a 32' drop to take you smashing into a concrete stair it elevator shaft, this needs to be integrated in OSHA around the globe. It's sometimes impractical to move an anchor every ten minutes, but wrapping your rope around a close framing member plumb up from where you're working might be in order
thanks
For a few moments, I thought this was Johnny Sins in one of his many iconic roles....
Hahaha 🤣
I recommend this video esp. for the migrant workers like me. I got trauma climbing ladders when one of my fellow fell from 40ft ladder. Our abusive employer forced and threatened us to do climbing stuff( not part of our job/contract) even without prior safety training. Its kinda traumatic its suck how they treat third world workers 😭
I was a bit concerned about ladder safety, first time user with one of those folding/extending ladders; glad I found this video.
And we are glad it helped!
Great information! Thank you! I have a 2 story house that’s about 20’ high to the top. I’m a 67 year old female trying to get a cat down that has been up there for 1 week. He’s afraid to jump ~ 8ft to one of the lower level eaves. I’ve tried coaxing him with everything. I’ve stacked boxes on top of an extended ironing board sticking out of my window (LOLOL neighbors probably think I’m crazy, I don’t care). Then I stacked boxes on top of the ironing board that isn’t very far away from the roof but he’s still scared.
The reason cats can access the top roof is because the next door neighbor’s tree hangs way over our roof and causes many problems including insects dropping all over our deck and branches scraping our shingles. Good grief!
He’s not the only cat that has been up there.☹️
I'm here for the big beautiful pair of ladder safety & climbing on my roof!
The first sentence in this video left me in tears because he knows damn well what I was thinking about… ladder safety
Rule of thumb I've heard is to put your feet at the bottom of both legs of the ladder and reach your arms toward ladder. If you can extend your arms out and grab each side then it's set at right angle. If you can't it will slide out from under you or if your elbows are bent then your to close and ladder will fall backwards
I’m going to start my first day at a gutter and roofing company, i’m kinda nervous so I’ve been watching a bunch of videos lol.. thanks for helping!!
You got this! We've got lots and lots of videos so I hope we can help!
I love how their blatantly no valid reason for her to be in the video lol
She was standing there so I thought it would be a nice addition 😎
@@DigitalRoofingInnovations
God bless you for sharing her with us 😊
I noticed that also -- and thought that for some reason, he thinks he's communicating only with men. Good grief. It's 2021. Turned me off immediately.
Im not complaining 👀🤗🤣
@@kasimb.8045 she belong to the streets now
yes, I was totally checking out that ladder! very nice!
Cool, thanks!
Yes,...the ladder,...7:42
I noticed that most people who are new at home repairs can go up a ladder just fine, but then they have problems going down the ladder. Especially how to position themselves for that first upper rung of the ladder when they are just about to come down the roof. I felt pretty awkward myself going down a ladder the first few times I started climbing my roof.
Ugh! This is exactly my issue.
Which is why it's important to use a ladder that's high enough. It should extend at least 1 metre or 3 foot above the roof, so you can grab the handrails before bringing your body onto the ladder. I'd suggest he doesn't have his ladder high enough in this video.
I have been a professional painter for just on 50 years and this demonstration could easily have been titled everything NOT to do when climbing a ladder on to a roof. First off it is far safer to have the ladder on the section of the roof that has the gutter...because the ladder is making solid contact with a straight line of roof and not an angled line (This would tend to make the ladder more prone to slip) And if you are climbing the ladder correctly your weight is all on the ladder and not pushing on the gutter and damaging it. Also the there should have been far more of the ladder above the roof line....at least another 2ft....this makes it easier to step directly on to the roof and so avoid the potential of "Burning your hand on a hot roof" (Had to chuckle about that!) Sure wear them AFTER your are on the roof it you want..but wearing gloves when climbing a ladder only makes the average person have a far less secure grip on the ladder) Also I have never seen a professional put a leg over the top of a ladder when stepping on or off a roof....doing this makes the risk of the ladder or worse you ending up on the ground far greater. You have enough of the ladder above the roof line so that you can easily step around the side and on to the ladder. Look around on Utube for other videos on ladder safety...because this is not even remotely a safe way to tackle climbing a ladder or getting on to a roof! But hey, don't take my word for it, you'll have plenty of time to regret the advice in this video when your in the ambulance on the way to the hospital!
If only you had a picture of a half naked girl then maybe more dudes would read this whole thing
I completely agree with everything you said here, in fact I have never seen anyone step over a ladder like this , seems like the most unnatural way possible to transfer from roof to ladder unless doing a handstand while transferring that would be most unnatural .
This is for homeowners to quickly get on a roof, not professional painters doing commercial work. And in rooting, we routinely put the ladder to the side to not damage the gutters.
digital roofing ,professionals are professionals because they have done everything the wrong way more times then you have even tried ,Therefore they have learned all the things not to do , you might consider learning from them so you can have the best information possible in order for to be the best teacher possible .
You should have a video on crawling and on getting up to walk first. Make sure they can walk before they climb.
Can you let her explain it. I couldn’t understand a word.
Hahaha totally understandable!
Bro, I tried to climb up on the roof with your gilfriend's outfit. Police came by and I made a scene.
Very helpful. I got up & down safely yesterday!
That’s what it’s all about and you’re very welcome!
Her face when he basically started ragging on her was pretty priceless.
Thank you, I find this helpful. Can you please do one for a double-house roof? It is very high above ground and it requires extension ladder but what are your tips to stay safe up the double house roof.
Same concept applies to a low roof as a high roof, do recommend securing Ladder on top and bottom if you plan on getting on a high roof. Also make sure your ladder is 3 rungs above your stepping point onto roof to you can step on ladder standing and from the side. Do not recommend how he gets on and off roof in this vid for low or high roofs
Hey man... that's a really nice video
Man, this guy is living the good life.
Edit: I was actually looking for tips on climbing a ladder, especially related to an articulating ladder (I have the 17' Franklin unit from Harbor Freight). I'm really glad you showed the mount/dismount at the roof line, as I watched half a dozen other videos and everyone leaves this important part out.
No problem! It’s an important part because to me, it’s one of the most dangerous movements you do
@@DigitalRoofingInnovations Video guy you did not show how to carry heavy and delicate things up on the roof using that ladder. To demonstrate to your audience you could have used your girlfriend.
Yes, more safety videos with less talking and more demonstration of what not to do.
A 10 minute video on how not to dress around ladders would be very educational.
I've never been a mad fan of heights, but currently learning Maintenance stuff at my job.
Changing air filters on the roof isn't actually that hard of a task but, they wanted me to carry about 8 of them (lightweight) but its enough to fit into a big cardboard box. My trainer wanted me to carry the box in one hand and climb up the ladder one handed which i feel very uncomfortable doing as its an older building and not the most sturdy of roofing ladders.
Do you suggest maybe buying like a rope with a hook on the end to just pull the box up once i reach the top?
I've started a new position at work and I know this may seem very silly but this one thing is making me feel unable to perform this task even though I know what to do once on the roof.
I commented because you seem down to earth and know what you're talking about. I understand if its a silly question but I was trying to think of safer ways to accomplish this task while minimizing risk to myself
Use a rope
You know damn well 90 percent of the viewers didn't click on this video for ladder safety. I did though lol, I want to decorate the roof this christmas for my daughter so I am going to get over my fear of heights and do it. Thanks for the tips.
I didn't. I clicked on for the comments. I read them first. Free advice to not throw my time away.
Great video👌
Yeah I came here for ladder safety!!
7:43 best part of the video
We definitely agree!
Cool looking ladder you got there buddy :)
You did very well for yourself sir... climbing the ladder of course 👍👍👍
4:1 slope on the ladder, 3+ rungs above roof line, and usually i put the ladder where the structure has an inward angle. For this roof i would have put the ladder leaning on the taller roof but right next to the gutter, so i could side step onto the roof
Oh that's brilliant! I have a split-level and have been trying to figure out the best way to get onto my lower level roof. 👍
@@Jasper_the_Cat just be careful. Make sure your weight is shifting correctly during the transition
@@SYLperc definitely. I'll just take it easy and slow.
i AGREE
The ladder should extend 3 feet about the roof, which would put the 4th rung even with the edge.
I appreciate you so much for this video
I actually did search for this cause I'm doing roof inspections and I'm tall af. Getting up on two stories is scary
Okay, I have a real problem with climbing onto a roof with these multi-use type ladders. The problem is the widening of the ladder at the top. Good ladder safety guidelines usually demand that the ladder extend 36” past the roof when climbing. These ladders widen significantly at the top, so you have to get around the wide part with tools, tool belts, etc. This does not feel safe when I do it, so I only use an extension ladder for going onto the roof. Am I missing something? Thanks.
Good point!
Yeh I felt woosey just watching when he swung his leg around to get back on the ladder to get down, yep thats when I will fall
I don't remember hearing any mention of using ladder locks or ladder straps to secure the ladder to the shingles/gutters. If you did then I must have missed it. Good idea to use them especially if you're climbing by yourself.
Totally agree! Extra safety is always best. This video is mostly for homeowners just trying to get up on their roof and don't have a lot of things like that laying around their house.
Oh come on dude…. His girl has an amazing rack and who gives a shit about ladder safety 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
@@terryduckworth5105 lol you can move onto the next video then. This channel may not be for you.
Thank you for the info!
You're welcome! Stay safe!
0:01 So you clicked on this video because you want to learn a little bit about ladder safety??????????? Hahahahaha.
LOL, I suddenly have the urge to climb things!
Mountains? Boulders? Twin Peaks?
Yeah, and I'm sure roofs are not on the list.
Really loud on my end for the music, that aside several good points for talking about ladder safety.
Yes, I totally agree and in the later videos we got that taken care of. Thanks Mike!
yea. Professional contractor here. I also clicked on this vid to learn how to climb on a Roof safely. lol
I'm about to pickup a little giant 22 to work on the roof. I've always had a horrible feeling while using my current ladder, especially climbing down. Ive actually wedged the ladder on an angle between my house and my truck just in case.
I was kinda' looking for how to climb a real roof, not a nine foot first floor porch roof. I need to know how to work safely at height, including work on slate and maybe even metal roofs.
Good video thank you! I realized what I was doing wrong! Recommend turning down music in other videos as it was louder than your explanations and difficult to hear.
Thank you for your service! God bless you!
This is just terrifying to watch, I fell at about the same height from a similar ladder. The bottom kicked out due to slippery and I ended with a busted L1 vertebrae. It’s a profitable business but is it worth it now? I don’t know if I could overcome the fear anymore
Ladder Safety Training begins at 7:42, never climb a ladder when you are distracted, keep your mind on your work!
Don’t risk electrocution, when it’s time to move that heavy ladder, lower it first and carry it horizontally with a ladder mover.
The thumbnail made me select this video over the more informative looking one.😬
Thank you. I feel better now.
What is the tool bag you're using with your belt. Thanks in advance
Very useful. Please consider lowering the volume of the background music!
Edit: am I the only person who came here to get some ladder safety tips!?
I played this video and skipped to 7:41 😂 She should make her own TH-cam channel called "What not to wear when working safely" 👍😍
To late I fell off 20 Foot ladder just as well I was only on the bottom rung, very good advice from you gravity rules no prisoners ouch 🤕 I had two feet sticking up just the way I landed,us Brits not two clever
do you know of an attchment to add to your existing ladder to have the weight transfered to the roof not the gutters. Thanks.
The thumbnail is legendary 😂😂😂
Leg-end-da-ry 😎
Got to 8 minutes shewwwww thought it was gonna be click bait for a second 😂😂😂
Glad you weren't disappointed!
Do you have a shoe recommendation for someone with sensitive feet? Everytime I attempt to climb on a shoes on a Type II 16 ft Aluminum Extension ladder my feet hurt badly from cramping. I do not have this problem with an old 6 ft fold out wooden step ladder. The rungs on the Aluminum ladder are not flat like the wooden ladder but rather round. Additionally, I climb with tennis shoes but have been told that the soles might be too rubberly so that rubber might be too soft and suggested using hard sole "brogaine" dress shoe with good traction sole. I've spoken to my father about this and he says he even notices how the aluminum ladders cause more soreness that isn't experienced from the likes of the flat rung old wooden step ladders. There is less surface area that you have to put pressure on with the Aluminum ladder leading to foot pain ladder after the job. For those with past history of plantar fasciitis who have it under control day to day with high quality orthontics...I'm wondering if there are some specific recommended work shoes. I can't imagine everyone is soaking in epson salt after every ladder climb for even a simple 15-30min task.
I get up at the gutter as it's lowest point and just use common sense like in this video. I went up on some steep roofs when I was younger no problems and still in good enough shape to get up on the roof to inspect it. Great video 👍
A ladder that extends about 3 or 4 ft higher than the roof and dismount from the SIDE of the ladder, not over the top of it.
Glad Im not the only one who noticed.
@@sejj01 Yeah - tips on safety from people who are doing it unsafely.
There was a ladder in the video?
That's weird, we didn't see one either ;)
I know everything i need to know about ladders now. I'd have much appreciated if she actually climbed on that, would've helped me lot more!
Yeah, he could have filmed from the ground and actually showed us the,..."safety".
Perfect video
Pretty tough to fall off a 2 or 3/12. Need another vid to show proper exiting technique from a ladder onto a 12/12. Oh and she's cute BTW, but can she cook?
She's from Ecuador so of course! But no, we won't be demonstrating this on a 12/12. I don't put myself under unnecessary liability for no reason!
I think he just wants to Brag how beautiful and hot his girlfriend is , LMAO
That's his baby-sister, silly, she asked him to do it
great video. watch it a few times and im now confident with uuhh, how to change a tyre? yeah.
Excellent last minute of the video!
When she appeared, I thought she was going to demonstrate too. Aww, the letdown. Thx for the vid anyway.
Glad you enjoyed!
Your girlfriend is a perfect illustration of, ah, now what were we talking about? Oh yea, she's exactly what you don't want to see walking by when your on a roof. WOW!😐
Getting off the roof you did a little dance there buddy lol :)
I am now a master of ladder safety!
7:42 made me rise up I don't need a ladder now
Good video, get rid of the music though...
We talked to our editor about lowering the music level a little bit. We agree it was WAY too loud!
Oh yeah, ladder safety. Nice looking set of ladder safety. Nice all the way round.
I didn't understand many of the comments because I legit am looking for videos about how to climb onto my roof safely.
dammit youtube, you got me again
That TH-cam will get you!
If you just came for the girl, she's at the 7:43 mark :) If you want want more FREE roofing and home improvement tips, please check out our website: www.digitalroofinginnovations.com/blog
I came for 5:57. And I keep coming back.
@@akrenwinkle We totally understand!
Sensational !!!
Anyway what do the pros recommend for having to get up to the gutters of the roof without actually going on the roof? I don't want to wreck any gutters, all the corners are leaking on my house so need to inspect em and see if it just needs recaulking.
You’re my hero. She’s my idea of a perfect Looking woman for sure. 🏆
Great work! 🥇
It’s disgusting how this channel have so little subscribers, so underrated
Thanks man! We are still a new channel so we are expecting things to pick up. Glad you enjoy the content!
I clicked for the Zaddy vibes. I haven't seen an actual human man in over 450 days. Thank you for your service 🙏
Omg. You guys. Watching this about ladder safety and nothing else! Awesome way to represent Veteran’s! 7:42