superslim0five Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I am just curious as to what type of safety harnesses everyone uses for both the ladder and roof. This is my first year in a 2-story house and MAN is it huge! I'm not saying that to brag, but the peak is really high, even more so when you are 6'2" and on a ladder. I had to purchase a 28' extension ladder and it works great but there are some parts that require me to get on the roof. As I get near the edge I start to get anxious. I thought I was a little fearful of heights in my one-story house but that is nothing compared to this. I would feel a lot more secure if I had some type of harness but I'm not sure if there is a certain kind I should get or if the group has any recommendations. Any responses are helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I use roofers boots called Cougar Paws and walk around like I'm in my driveway. I have a three story house and have to use a 40' extension ladder just to get to my gutters. https://www.cougarpaws.com/p-211-suregrip-boot.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a31ford Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 A 5 way safety harness (usually called a fall arrest) and something to tie-off to that is ABOVE your work area or same height (NOT BELOW) works well. HOWEVER you need a helper as if you fall, you have about 5 minutes before it cuts the circulation off to your legs... (the helper can be on the ground, just someone to call for help. if you get knocked out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 17 minutes ago, a31ford said: A 5 way safety harness (usually called a fall arrest) and something to tie-off to that is ABOVE your work area or same height (NOT BELOW) works well. HOWEVER you need a helper as if you fall, you have about 5 minutes before it cuts the circulation off to your legs... (the helper can be on the ground, just someone to call for help. if you get knocked out). Whenever in a harness like this always have a suspension relief strap. If you are alone a suspension relief strap will help you take the pressure off your legs until help arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainyoregonchristmas Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 http://m.homedepot.com/p/Werner-Roofing-Safety-System-K211201/203907961. This is what I use. I had a builder do a install of some stainless steel roof anchors too. Three of them now on the peak of my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) On 11/12/2016 at 2:35 PM, Mr. P said: I use roofers boots called Cougar Paws and walk around like I'm in my driveway. Mr. P, your driveway must have one heck of a slope. Edited November 13, 2016 by Santas Helper 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 29 minutes ago, Santas Helper said: Mr. P, your driveway must have one heck of a slope. Either that or my roof is very flat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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