Sloping Roof Access Systems

A throwing line is used to get the rope over the sloped roof.

Sloping roof access systems.

Using a fixed anchor point. For work on a sloping roof users should always face the ridge which means they should use the chest attachment point of the harness. For more information and advice when using your cat roof ladder feel free to check out out how to use a roof ladder guide. For that reason three of the most common methods to create an anchor point for work on a sloping roof are outlined below.

On sloping roofs staff should not work directly on slates or tiles as they do not provide a safe footing particularly when they are wet. Before accessing the roof users connect the rope grab device to the safety harness they wear in a safe zone. The best way of avoiding this is to use roof ladders and proprietary staging to enable safe passage across the structure. Using a jamb anchor.

If you call them roof ladders or cat ladders you will find a wide variety here perfect for work on sloping roofs. It will fit to most roofing materials generally running parallel or at 90 degrees to the ribs of roofing sheeting. Using a throwing line. There are many different types of rooftop equipment that require our platforms.

Folding full height handrails 1 metre high safety chain. It comes as a set that includes a rope roof anchor harness and lanyard for adjusting the tension of the rope. We make them for exhaust fans make up air and all hvac units. Roofways forms a serrated non slip 600mm wide walkway to provide stable safe access to roof mounted equipment and services.

A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof. Designed to provide a cost effective quick easy solution to accessing low roofs. Our platforms conform to the international mechanical code and the international building code. You can also find roof accessories and high level staging systems here too.

That is why we custom build our units to suit your roof pitch and your particular need.