Check the duty rating sticker on the side of the ladder to ensure that you are using the correct type of ladder for the job.
Safe ladder access to roof.
Safeladder configurations to access roofs and confined spaces safeladder with exit to access the roof telescopic temporary with platform over parapet and to access wells trolley via 4 the via 4 fall arrester equipped with energy absorber follows the user effortlessly and locks instantly in case of a fall.
From the bottom up.
And the extension of side rails must be flared to provide between 24 inches 61 cm and 30 inches 76 cm clearance between side rails.
The ladder should be long enough to extend 3 feet but not more than 5.
There are three components to a safe ladder access system.
Building a stable foundation securing the ladder to the structure for stability and ensuring transitions from the ladder to the roof and back are safe.
The cover of the roof access hatch locks in place automatically when it is fully opened giving you a good firm grip on the handrail in the roof access hatch cover.
If the parapet is continuous the access level is the top of the parapet.
Properly account for all three and you are well on your way to another safe day on the job.