This collection of videos is most likely the highest concentration of real world safe access steep roof videos in existence.  We've taken them from job sites (real world access scenarios) since the indispensable iPhone changed the world.

We add to them regularly as we encounter new scenarios.  We hope they are helpful to you, and that you will always slow down enough to set up safe working conditions first ... so that you may help people, doing what you love, for as long as you like.


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Safe:  1st Ascents, Final Descents and Rope Use

Fall Protection without adding any holes to the roof.  10:34

Hip Roof:  Fast fall protection using only a rope.  2:31

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Climb any roof pitch easily.  3:33

Safely working the roof rake edge by adding a second rope.  0:46

I only use 2 types of knots for all of my roof work.  0:56

Ropes for use with ASAP Lock mobile fall arrester.  6:12

Permanent Anchor Installations

Job Site - Anchors in use.

Job site:  Hip anchor (V-18 with a Bermuda style bracket).  1:48

Permanent anchors in use on the job.  2:15

2 years after installing this roof and 5 permanent anchors ... I am using them to clean the gutters.  5:10

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V-5 Permanent Life-Safety Anchor

V-5 permanent roof anchor - introduction.  0:54

Part 1 of 5:  V-5 Permanent Anchor Installation. Selecting location ... 9:09

Part 2 of 5:  V-5 Permanent anchor installation.  Rafter selection ... 9:00

Part 3 of 5:  Bolts and the backer plate.  7:41

Part 4 of 5:  Lateral blocking.  13:21

Part 5 of 5:  Installation of the flashing plate and bronze cap.  7:05

Cast bronze cap on V-5 anchor. 0:58

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V-18, V-24 Permanent Life-Safety Anchor (Ridge, Hip, Bermuda Bracket)

V-18 permanent anchor bar versatility.  5:19

V-18 Permanent Ridge Anchor - Introduction.  4:49

On Jobsite:  V-18 permanent ridge anchor replacing failed post and cable system.  4:51

Last man down can still have continuous fall protection. 5:54

Asphalt shingle roof:  V-18 permanent ridge anchor in use.  1:33

V-18 (metal strut system) for load bracing parallel to the ridge.  1:00

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Tutorial:  Permanent roof anchor placement.  22:51

Custom Hip anchor (V-18 anchor bar).    1:56

Temporary Anchors

Working safely on steep roofs.  Set all your anchor points and ropes first.  2:31

Easy, quick V-1 temporary anchor installation.  2:40

Asphalt roof:  Fixing the temporary anchor holes.    4:20

Install the V-1 temporary anchor on a slate roof.  0:51

My fall protection technique for asphalt shingles and long ridges.  1:59

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Connector Compatibility ... slings and webbing

Sling use for:  Connector compatibility, orientation and versatility.  1:50

Use sewn webbing for safely connecting multiple anchors and maintaining connector compatibility. 1:51

Make anchor points from 2" tubular webbing on site.  0:52

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Real World Dangerous Situations

Deadly anchor installations.  Take time to train your workers.  2:15

Standing seam roof anchor - opinion.  0:59

Dead wrong anchor installation ... training video.  4:13

How we use our Petzl gear.

In depth Tutorial:  Descender use and how to climb the rope easily. 19:49

ASAP Lock allows workers to have easy descent fall protection - especially on ladders.  0:47

Tips for using the ASAP Lock mobile fall arrester.  1:00

What if your anchor point is not directly above you?  0:54

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Opt for work positioning instead of fall arrest when feasible.  1:26

Grillon use on roof work.  0:51

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You're Suspended.  Now what?  2 Minute Self Rescue demonstration. 2:11

Worker falls and is suspended.  Now, save them.  3:04

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Hoist heavy objects to the roof safely with the ProTraxion. 11:23

Petzl's indispensable ProTraxion (lifting flu liner to chimney top).  3:48

Lifting 3/4 plywood to the top of the scaffolding, safely and easily.  4:14

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Helmets are much more than just hardhats.  2:15

Working on slate roofs

SLATOR roof bracket detailed installation for safe, easy access.  5:37

Torque resistance for ladder sling techniques (single SLATOR bracket at the bottom) slate roof.  0:59

Gear set up so painters won't walk on the slate roof and ruin it.  0:56

Building steps into a slate roof for regularly accessed areas protects the roof, and roofer.  2:43

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Job Sites

Real job site:  Safe access and anchoring.  6:55

Easy repair ... challenging location.  9:05

Real job site:  Safe access for multiple slate repairs.  3:46

Working on a slate roof without ever stepping on the slate. 0:59

Interesting access technique for reaching slate repair spot.  0:52

Safe slate roof repairs from the top of a ladder.  1:53

Over the ridge access using slings and Slator roof bracket instead of a ridge hook.  1:00

Quick safe movement on slate roofs - always use fall protection.  0:59

Advanced temporary fall protection on a steep slate roof.  2:08

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Slate Repair Tips

How to easily cut curves in slate.  4:05

Slate repair - if you have to add bibs to a slate roof. 1:55

Don't use stainless steel ringshank nails for slate installation.  0:28

Miscellaneous Videos

3D Renderings for Specifications and Installation help available upon request. 1:37

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Custom stainless steel plumbing vent stacks for slate roofs eliminate leaks and flashing.  1:46

Removable, walkable ridge for a slate roof.  2:34

Copper ridge installation - slate roof. 7:45

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Passing anchor points (100% fall protection).  3:19

Jobsite Example:  Safe access set up.  2:17

Job site:  2 story, slate repair, unique access.  2:29

Chimney access and work

Chimney flashing access set up - slate roof.  0:59

Counter-flashing technique for securing inside mortar joint.  1:00

Half Round Gutters and Hidden Gutters

Corner reinforcements of half round gutters.  2:31

Nordic Steel:  Cutting precise lengths between 70 deg. elbows eliminates fasteners that can catch debris. 1:41

Pitch and hang gutters properly and they rarely need attention.    4:11

Curved hidden gutter replaced with welded stainless steel sections.    1:29

Nordic Steel Gutters:  Manage your water.  0:41

Plan for ice and snow loads on your gutters.  2:10