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Roof anchor and Harness

garyw · Dec 21, 2010

I would think the only way you could damage the pipe through the roof was if you started to fall and it caught you. Even then it may not get damaged, but if it did its a cheap repair. Sure is less expensive that hospital or funeral home bills.
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Roof Cleaning Missouri 417-230-8103 · Guest

al9226 wrote:

I vowed that I would start using a roof harness and anchor this year (2011). Have been doing it for 2 years now and thankfully no falls. My question is what is the best way to anchor. I've seen the ones that go down the vent pipe, but am afraid of the damage that would cause. What is the concensus.

-- Edited by al9226 on Tuesday 21st of December 2010 05:56:29 PM

I like the idea of the vent pipe , but I dont know what OSHA would think

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It works great and has saved my ass a couple times. My guys love it and feel much more secure.

Washed-up · guest

I personally think that it is placed deep enough into the pipe that in the event of a fall, it is at more than a 45* angle that it would not damage anything, BUT if it did, it would not be the person attached to the other end of it. Inside the attic, the vent pipe is attached to the rafters as well (or it should be)
Plus, I think it would give just enough resistance to decelerate you to regrip yourself. Insurance is there if you need it, not to rely on it.

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Roof Cleaning Missouri 417-230-8103 wrote:

al9226 wrote:

I vowed that I would start using a roof harness and anchor this year (2011). Have been doing it for 2 years now and thankfully no falls. My question is what is the best way to anchor. I've seen the ones that go down the vent pipe, but am afraid of the damage that would cause. What is the concensus.

-- Edited by al9226 on Tuesday 21st of December 2010 05:56:29 PM

I like the idea of the vent pipe , but I dont know what OSHA would think

Health, safety and OSHA are what matters.

Formal OSHA approval would be required before I relied on it PRESUMING other fixed, safe means were available. I do like the concept thought, big time. Just needs the formal seal of approval to me. JMHO.

*edit* for the OPs question - a five point harness and rope system specifically designed and approved for roof top use. Maybe a cop out of an answer, but one can't go wrong with it.

-- Edited by Roof Cleaning Northern Virginia (571) 250 9650 on Tuesday 21st of December 2010 10:28:58 PM

Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 · guest

Unfortunately the best way to anchor is to put 32 screws into the roof with a 16 hole per side rooftop anchor. These can be slid under the shingle and then the penetrations sealed with mastic and the shingle laid down again. Next best would be a ground clamp on the opposite side of the roof with a ground man working the rope slack. Another option is permanent harness points that are waterproof and get left on the roof. Then you have the vent pipe for fall restraint, not fall arrest.

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