Sloping Roof Access Systems

For more information and advice when using your cat roof ladder feel free to check out out how to use a roof ladder guide.

Sloping roof access systems. Folding full height handrails 1 metre high safety chain. Using a jamb anchor. Before accessing the roof users connect the rope grab device to the safety harness they wear in a safe zone. A roofing harness provides the extra security you need when working on such a roof.

Using a throwing line. Based on our hugely successful conservatory ladder system but with added features. The best way of avoiding this is to use roof ladders and proprietary staging to enable safe passage across the structure. It will fit to most roofing materials generally running parallel or at 90 degrees to the ribs of roofing sheeting.

For work on a sloping roof users should always face the ridge which means they should use the chest attachment point of the harness. If you call them roof ladders or cat ladders you will find a wide variety here perfect for work on sloping roofs. There are many different types of rooftop equipment that require our platforms. We make them for exhaust fans make up air and all hvac units.

The chase sloping roof access system designed and industrial quality manufactured in the uk by chase manufacturing. Using a fixed anchor point. That is why we custom build our units to suit your roof pitch and your particular need. A sling is a polyamide strap that is tied around a secure object at the opposite side of the work location on the sloping roof.

A throwing line is used to get the rope over the sloped roof. For that reason three of the most common methods to create an anchor point for work on a sloping roof are outlined below. You can also find roof accessories and high level staging systems here too. On sloping roofs staff should not work directly on slates or tiles as they do not provide a safe footing particularly when they are wet.

Our platforms conform to the international mechanical code and the international building code.