The Essential Tenets Of Roofing Safety Equipment

We all know the old saying, “It’s a dangerous job but somebody has got to do it.” Nothing could fit the profession of roofing better. The longer you have been in the industry the more likely you are to have witnessed an accident on the job. Roofers encounter several hazards associated with working at heights and from ladders, with power tools, electricity, noise, hazardous substances, and extremes in temperatures. Roofing Direct takes pride in getting the pros the best products available when they need them with the best customer service and at great prices; this includes supplying the best in safety and performance gear. 

Safety For Everybody

Top of the line safety equipment for you and your crew is an important investment. Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Safety is everyone’s responsibility on the job site, the goal of staying protected is made a great deal easier when you have the right gear. Knowing how to stay safe is every roofer’s responsibility. Here are some common sense safety supplies that should be in every roofer’s truck and used on the job. 

The Right Gear: Safety Harness

First on most roofers safety list is the harness. You need a harness that will not only do its job of keeping you safe, but also let you do your job and move freely with ease. The technology has come a long way and the options are many. Leading the charge in function and safety is FallTech. The FallTech safety harness is non-belted and has five points of adjustment to accommodate any member of your crew. Ease of use and comfort on the job make it all the easier for you and your crew to stay safe and get the job done. 

The Right Gear: Reusable Anchor Point

The harness needs a good point of connection to be effective. Roof safety anchor points are a vital part of fall protection. Roof anchors allow the freedom of movement while feeling secured and safe. FallTech has a roofing anchor ready for any job. FallTech’s reusable roofing anchor is easily adjustable to any pitch or for a flat mounting. A heavy duty D-ring gives you confidence when you are clipped in you are good to work. FallTech has high rated ropes that resist abrasion and are UV resistant. Roofing Direct also offers a selection of FallTech’s lanyards that are durable, long lasting, with fall protection and energy absorption. WIth a FallTech lanyard you know that the best rated product has got your back and that you’re buying gear that will go the distance. 

FallTech: Commitment To Quality

Roofing safety equipment manufactured by FallTech is the industry standard in safety and functionality. FallTech designs, tests, and manufactures its equipment in the United States; it’s the gear to trust when you really need to trust your gear. They know the industry standards and safety recommendations and they surpass them. Keeping roofers safe and working is their bottom line. Roofing Direct only carries the best products to keep you safe on the roof as well as on the ladder. Along with strong gear to keep you on the roof working hard we recommend ladder safety equipment as well. 

The Right Gear: Ladder Stabilizer

A strong well rated ladder is the important first step to roofing safety. Roofing Direct has a selection of roofing ladders to meet the needs of any job. Replacement safety footers are also available in the online catalog and the experienced pros at Roofing Direct have the know- how to talk you through what you need. A Ladder Stabilizer is designed to increase the stability of the ladder as well as give you more stretch and ability to work. The Ladder-Max line of stabilizers are built to help you tackle any job. With attachments to adapt to fit corners, span a 4 foot wide window, create a greater standoff from the wall or even a closer standoff distance. Constructed of durable steel in the USA these are made to withstand any workload while also protecting the surfaces it comes into contact with. Avoid paying for damages done by ladders on the job and get a stabilizer to protect your crew and your work. 

The Final Word: Quality Roofing Safety Equipment Online

Roofing Direct keeps you supplied with what you need to keep working. Don’t drive all over town looking for gear in big box stores when the top in quality and customer service is ready online. You can add the safety gear you need to your next job order and have it all delivered to you where you need it. Making things even easier Roofing Direct has a selection of Roofing Safety Kits that include the main safety staples talked about here. Everything you need for your safety is one click away and at great prices. When it comes to your safety Roofing Direct has not settled for anything but the best and you should not either. Get the gear you and your crew need from Roofing Direct today.