Note:  Our 20/20 ROOFTOP SAFETY CLUB members have access to a special video library, and photos (not available to the general public).  They use these to help train their crews on a regular basis.  Standardized training is essential to working safely and the responsibility of every employer.   Club membership is limited, click the button below to learn more.

20/20 ROOFTOP SAFETY CLUB

The three images above show proper use of tight ropes and sternal fall arrest rings as two candidates in our Roofing Safety Level Program learn to install our V-5 permanent roof anchor.  Notice in the 3rd photo how the use of Petzl's ASAP LOCK allows the candidate to keep both hands free while descending.  Contact us for custom Petzl gear orders and pricing.

20 minutes of set up, provided us with 100% fall protection from the first step off the ground for this 2 story hip metal roof - exceeding OSHA's requirements. Zero roof penetrations or roof anchors used. 20/20 ROOFTOP SAFETY CLUB members have access to the 10 minute video.

Initial ascent/temporary fall protection line.

With each end of the orange line secured, the blue line becomes a temporary multi-directional anchor.

Treat every roof and potential fall as fatal, and your safety skills will develop quickly, so that every roof becomes safe and the distance to the ground becomes irrelevant.

Jenkins Slate Masters, Inc. utilizing our V-1 anchors during this beautiful turret work. One is unseen on the other side.

Utilizing the ANSI rated Ray rope and ASAP LOCK to sternal fall arrest rings, over the ridge to a ground anchor to safely patch up the last anchor location and scaffolding dissembly.

Candidates in our Roofing Safety Level program learn to utilize GoogleEarth to easily and remotely draw their safe access plan.

19 year old Roofing Safety Level 2 and 1 candidates implementing a safe access repair plan they designed. V-1 anchors, tight ropes, sternal fall arrest rings, mobile fall arresters and back up knots to prevent going over the eve.

Moving to and from the ladder is no longer risky, if your fall protection is utilized from the first moment you leave the ground.

V-5 permanent anchor installation training session at an East Coast University. Installation of V-1 temporary anchors to provide initial fall protection for exterior work.

Continued training session for the V-5 permanent anchor - attic work often requires fall protection as well to prevent falls through the ceiling below.

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Lord of the Rings quote: "And one SLATOR to hold them all." hahaha!

V-5 Permanent anchor

Over the ridge fall protection with a V-5 and rope protect.

V-1 temporary anchor

The 3/8" thick stainless steel V-5 secures to the rafter with (5) grade 8 bolts.

100% fall protection - even during the 1st ascent. We secure ropes at the top and bottom anytime we work along the rake to eliminate any falls/swings over the rake.

Slator and sling technique for supporting multiple ladders.

V-1 anchor install with (6) 4" readily available TimberLok fasteners.

The L3 easily adapts a slate bracket to a ladder for quick work on lower pitches.

Zero tool locking mechanism for the L3.

Slator and sling technique.

Our stainless steel (copper flashed) access hatch has built in fall protection anchors.

The SLATOR is also an OSHA compliant anchor point.

Rigging the sling and rope this way PRIOR to putting the ladder in the SLATOR provides initial 1st ascent fall protection as "Best practices for work positioning".

Set the ropes on the ladders prior to installing them in the SLATORS.

Staging work successfully and safely.

Planning safe access allows the work to be done speedily, and safely.

70' above ground, we cut the opening and installed this hatch from the attic. Our hatches have built-in anchor points.

Creative sling techniques and a tight rope for safe work positioning.

Using the sternal fall arrest ring and a tight rope is the safest system for fall arrest. Quick access granted with a SLATOR.

Using a simple "redirect" and a tight rope to elimimate any freefall and instead only have a small swing.

Petzl's ANSI rated ASAP LOCK and Ray 12mm rope.

OSHA compliant V-1 anchor installs very quickly. Use new fasteners for every installation.

The Bibby was used to easily separate the shingles to make emergency repairs after the tree branch penetrated this roof.

Training your crew: anchor installation, quick dry-ins, sling techniques, rope protects, and knots. Safe. Quick. Compliant.

Tight ropes, and use of rope protects over any sharp edge are important in every safe access plan.

An understanding of ropes, knots, and pulleys will allow you to safely place heavy objects in challenging locations. Some places are impossible to reach with a crane.

Custom stainless steel roof top with built-in access hatch and perimeter fall protection anchors.

Slators, L3 low slope brackets and sling techniques provide fast, safe access for dormer and chimney work.

Safe access for this repair job was designed and implemented by both of the 19 year old Roofing Safety Level Candidates in this photo. 100% fall protection from the first ascent to the last descent.