I've seen safety kits for roofers in our local Menard's (WI-based
hardware/building supplies chain), but I never took enough notice to see
where they attach the restraints. Nor do I know the manufacturer.
Unfortunately Menard's Web site is lousy, lacking a search facility.
73
Alan NV8A
On 06/15/06 12:08 am Jim Lux wrote:
> What I'd like to find is some convenient way to do a fall arrest/restraint
> for (pitched) rooftop work. I seem to always wind up having to attach
> things near the eaves and it would be nice to have something that could be
> attached at the ridge line that would stop you from smashing to the ground
> if you slip off the edge of the roof.
>
> When I was younger, my father belayed me with a climbing rope slung over
> the top of the roof while I hung over the edge to paint the eaves, however,
> this approach has significant disadvantages. Now, I have a 30 ft extension
> ladder.
>
> I assume roofers have some sort of thing to deal with this.
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