Stay well away from power lines and don t put ladder across.
How to safely climb a ladder onto roof.
Before you go near your ladder you need to dress the part.
Check the placement of the ladder by standing in front of it with your toes touching its feet.
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How to climb a ladder to a roof 1.
When you do this make sure both the side rails are flat against an even surface at the top of the ladder and there s no wobbling.
Stand the ladder up and pull the rope to extend the ladder until the top of the ladder extends past the eave by.
To access a roof you ll need an extension ladder.
Choose the flattest spot possible to keep your ladder stable.
How to climb a ladder and walk on a roof roof and extension ladder safety.
Throw rope with at.
Tie rope to a structural part of house or a tree.
You want a spot that s dry and.
I d suggest it should be at least 3 feet past the edge of your gutter and 4 feet is better.
When on a roof you need to wear a harness connected to a securely anchored safety rope.
I also have a helper hold onto the bottom of the ladder to stabilize it.
Jared mellick president of universal roof contracting shares valuable steps to using a ladder safely.
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Watch this and be sure you are practicing ladder sa.
Well many of our videos are geared towards and roofing salesmen who are new to the industry so we want to make sure we are keep.
Install the ladder hooks to the top of the extension ladder according to the manufacturer s instructions.