Loading ...Tie Off No No’s
This one just cracks me up! There are two tie off procedures in common practice today that are unbelievably dangerous and shouldn’t be attempted. I actually can’t believe people do this… It’s like holding a mattress on the hood of your car with one hand.
It’s come to my attention that a fairly common activity is for people working on existing roofs to tie off to either a big tree or a nearby truck on the other side of the house.
I can’t believe I’m writing this. I’m laughing right now. Not now, but just before now.
Please don’t attempt this. Seriously. Unless you’re a tree hugger, or a tree scientist, you don’t know if that limb can support you. If there’s one thing we can learn about nature… “Don’t trust it.” It’s not worth the risk.
In the same vain. We have heard stories of people who have wisely tied off to a pick-up truck, and said pick up truck drove away. Not only DO you fall off the roof(the very thing you were trying to prevent), you get to enjoy a pleasure ride down the road until someone notices your limp body flailing behind the truck.
Please do not attempt either of these half-assed attempts at fall protection. And if this crosses your mind as the only feasible option available, call Luke. Not only will he talk you down from your fragile state, he’ll have some hand recommendations as well… Call Luke toll free at 888-549-1700.
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