subject: Roofers Kits-Safety for Holiday Light Hanging [print this page] Roofers Kits-Safety for Holiday Light Hanging
A Homeowners Recipe to Safety
Know your roof.
What kind of a roof do you have?
is your roof steep, does it have multiple levels that look great with lots of lights during the holiday? Is it flat but more then six feet from roof to the ground below?
if you answered yes to any of these questions then the safety option for you is a Roof Fall Protection System, but not to worry, this is not rocket science and a simple option to use at home is available to you which I will go into detail a little later on, but first let's get on with the next ingredient for homeowner safety.
Stay away from bad weather.
Unless you're a fish, you probably don't want to be out in all that rain anyways.
The chores can wait for a safer, dryer climate for you to work on. Don't rush up on the roof in bad weather. If it feels scary, that might just be your first clue that you should wait for calmer skies.
Adding to our recipe
Use good rubber soled shoes
If possible have your ladder extend out at least 3 feet from your roof.
Keep ladder level; use plywood underneath it if you need to.
Our final ingredient:
Safety in a bucket!
As I mentioned earlier, a Roof Fall Protection System is a great option for the homeowner to purchase for continued safety use year after year. These are not very expensive around $100.00-$150.00 and supply everything you need for solid safety and peace of mind.
What's in it for me?
While there are a variety of Roofing Kits out there, most come with everything you need in one bucket.
Safety Harness
25 ft or 50 ft rope
Minimum six-foot safety lanyard.
D Ring connectors
Reusable or Disposable roof anchors
So you have all the gear now what?
Read the directions
This should go without saying, but I personally know many folks who do not take the time to read the directions on anything. In a nutshell, you need to make sure you fasten your anchor securely. Solid wood, rafters, trusses and beams. Never secure to plywood or go through the thin roof boards.
Measure the distance from your tie off point to the ground. Lengthen or tighten the slack on your rope as needed.
Never reach for something, but stop and move your ladder or adjust your rope while on the roof as needed.
The finished product.
Have you ever tried a recipe and left out a step to find it did not taste the way you were expecting? The same holds true for your personal safety. Take the steps to insure a safe holiday.
Invest in a Roofing Kit now to insure safety when working with heights at home.
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