Fatal accident while taking lights down

[bwhite505]

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So tragic.

[angus40]

Tragic to say the least , a lesson to be learnd by all of us who are not roofers or trades that are acustom to working on roofs . A saftey harness and an anchor line should be used by all when up on a roof . In this day and age takin safety for granted is a shame.

Just my .02

[chrisatpsu]

that's 2 hours from me.

[Rod R]

Wow sorry to hear so a tragic accident that surrounds a joy full season.  Lets all try remember to be safe, I know sometimes its not easy as I catch myself doing things that I should not have done and say "What was I thinking". 

[tbone321]

That's the primary reason why I don't put lights on my roof. 

[bassmants]

Very, very sad.

[Zeph]

Yes, very tragic.

And sobering.

Angus (or whomever), could you say more about harness and anchor line?  I've considered wearing something like a climbing harness with a rope going over the peak of the roof, to a spouse or friend who is essentially belaying me, but it seems like a lot of work (and I haven't had climbing gear since my 20's so it involves diverting budget from blinky).  Is that the kind of thing you are talking about?

Maybe this is a wake-up call about "doing it right", so I'd like to learn more.  What's the right gear and procedure?

I am increasingly aware that I don't bounce as well as I once (at least believed I) did.

[dr. jones]

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watch the video

[smeighan]

this is the one i am thinking of getting this summer (before i install anything on the roof)

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[chrisatpsu]

so, with these...  if you're by yourself, you end up dangling from the side of the house?

[smeighan]

so, with these...  if you're by yourself, you end up dangling from the side of the house?

This is what roofers use. My brother is a contractor. I helped him do a few roofs. I dont like heights. His roofers made fun of me wearing one until one of them backed  off the  second story. Luckily, he only broke a leg.

I will feel safer having a harness on.

[chrisatpsu]

oh yeah, i agree it keeps you safe.  I just meant once you go over and this thing saves you, do you need to be rescued? or is there a safe way to get out of it?

[sebjsan]

We use these You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. They retract with you so you dont need to worry about tripping over the rope. Another great thing about them is they will lock up if they feel a quick pull/ fall. So if you slip on your roof it will stop you on the roof as well.

[tbone321]

oh yeah, i agree it keeps you safe.  I just meant once you go over and this thing saves you, do you need to be rescued? or is there a safe way to get out of it?

The rescue method is called a cell phone.

[dr. jones]

oh yeah, i agree it keeps you safe.  I just meant once you go over and this thing saves you, do you need to be rescued? or is there a safe way to get out of it?

Thats why i prefer the rope grab with a full climbing harness, it allows the user to self rescue if they are not severly injured