How To Tie Off On A Roof

At this point there is no more use for the throwing line it can be disconnected from the rope.

How to tie off on a roof.

That all changes in june when this new directive goes into effect. Roof anchors can be as simple as a d ring connection or as complex as a complete lifeline system. Anchor points are usually installed on the roof and are used to connect lanyards lifelines and other forms of tie off which prevent a worker from falling. Pull the entire throwing line over the roof until the rope is reached.

Once on roof reach further up rope and tie a second loop. Basically everyone falls under osha 1926 standard now. Now the rope runs over the sloping roof. Both permanent and temporary roof anchor points are available.

Steady yourself unclip harness from first loop and clip it onto second loop. Tie off or you better have the paper work required to back up what your doing. Don t pull yourself up by rope it is just there to save you if you slip.